our staff

Natalie Leek-Nelson (CEO & President) - Natalie A. Leek-Nelson has 18 years of experience in non-profit and corporate environments focused in public relations, marketing, program development, fundraising, and education. She has worked as a teacher, Marketing, Admissions, and Development/Fundraising Director in the non-profit sector and as a Marketing, Business Development and E-Commerce Director in regional and national corporate technology companies. Ms. Leek-Nelson has presented nationally on topics related to Board governance, program development, and the use of data to impact organizational growth and stability.

Stacy Schiemann (COO) -Stacy Schiemann has 15 years of experience in non-profit child welfare agencies. She has worked as Assistant Daycare Director, Case Manager, Special Needs Grant Coordinator, Family Youth Specialist and Adoption Coordinator. She assumed the position Childcare and Advocacy Program Director for Providence House, Inc. in 2002. In 2005 she was promoted to Chief Operating Officer. Graduated from Ashland University, earning a BS in Social Work, and is also a Licensed Social Worker since 1995. She received her Master of Nonprofit Management from Regis University in 2006. Stacy has presented at national conferences on the crisis nursery model and data collection as a tool for program development.

Development / Marketing Team
Tova Weinberg, Special Events and Sponsorship Manager 216-651-5982 x226
Cecily Lederer, Grants Coordinator 216-651-5982 x222
Emily Perry, Development Assistant 216-651-5982 x225


Childcare / Programming Team
Emily Shurilla, MSW, LISW, Program Director 216-651-5982 x243
Ashley Kurz, MSSA, LSW, Advocacy Manager 216-651-5982 x247
Kara Winchester, MSSA, LSW, Family Programming Specialist 216-651-5982 x244


Operations / Administrative Team
Jean Evans, Executive Assistant 216-651-5982 x221
Dot Masterson, Business Operations Coordinator 216-651-5982 x239
Jeff King, Facilities & Operations Manager 216-651-5982 x237
Terri Richards, Operations Assistant 216-225-5739


Over 20 wonderfully dedicated child care workers and 65 direct care volunteers that provide loving care and support to our babies and children around the clock.

"We take responsibility for children who have no one else to do it... the responsibility of providing a temporary home, food, clothing and most of all - loving care."

A Providence House Staff Member