Wes Fair, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Wes is our Executive Director. He has been with Shelter Care since 1991, serving as the Director and Therapist of the Boys’ program and also as a respite parent. Wes has a B.A. in Psychology and a M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Wheaton College, as well as a Ph.D. from the University of Akron in Counseling, with an emphasis in Marriage and Family. His commitment to Shelter Care is based upon his Christian faith and his desire to provide quality leadership to a program that is designed to meet the needs of the many troubled children, youth and families in our community.
Joe Rizzo, M.A.Ed., PCC-S.
Clinical Director
Joe is responsible for supervising all of Shelter Care’s residential programs. Joe began his career at Shelter Care in 1996 as an intern. Following his internship he worked as a counselor in the Shelter Home program before becoming the director of Safe Landing for boys. Joe has a B.A. in Psychology, and an M.A.Ed. in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Akron
Joanna Brown, M.S.Ed., PCC-S
Director of Residential Services
Joanna began her career in the social services field at Safe Landing Youth Shelter for Girls in 1995. She has a B.S. in Child and Family Development from Bowling Green State University, and a M.S.Ed. in Community Counseling from the University of Akron. At Safe Landing, she has served as Group Life Supervisor, Counselor, and Director.
Mike Johnson, M.A. Ed., PCC
Boys Shelter Home Program, Case Manager and Therapist
Mike began his experience at Shelter Care as an intern in 2001. Following his internship, he worked at Safe Landing Youth Shelter from 2001 to 2005 as a Group Life Supervisor. He earned a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Pastoral Counseling from Ashland Theological Seminary in 2003. Mike received his license as a Professional Counselor in September, 2006.
Kellee Isaly, M.S. Ed. PC
Boys/Girls Shelter Home Program, Case Manager and Therapist
Kellee has a B.S. in Educational Studies from Kent State University and began her career in the social services field after graduating in 2008. She began working at Safe Landing Youth Shelter as a Group Life Supervisor in 2010 and later obtained an internship with Shelter Care. Upon graduating from the University of Akron with a M.S. Ed in Community Counseling she received her license as a Professional Counselor and began working at Shelter Care in 2012.
Su Hunt, M.A.Ed., PCC-S
Director, Safe Landing Youth Shelter for Girls
Su has been with Shelter Care since 1983, serving first as a therapist, and then the director of Safe Landing Shelter for Girls. She has a B.A. in Psychology from Ohio University, and a M.A.Ed. in Counseling from the University of Akron.
Liz Jorgensen, M.A. PCC
Counselor, Safe Landing Youth Shelter for Girls
Liz joined the Safe Landing Youth Shelter staff in 2008. She earned B.A. in Psychology and Music from Florida State University in 2001. In 2005, she received her Masters in Community Counseling from the University of Akron. Liz became a licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in November, 2007.
Dan Tousley, M.A.Ed., PCC
Director, Safe Landing Youth Shelter for Boys
Dan has been employed at Shelter Care since 2007 serving as a counselor, before becoming the director at Safe Landing Youth Shelter for boys. Dan has a B.S. in Youth Ministry from Valley Forge Christian College and an M.A.Ed. in Community Counseling from Malone College.
Peter Goheen, M.S.W., L.I.S.W.-S, L.C.D.C.III
Counselor, Safe Landing Youth Shelter for Boys
Peter joined the Safe Landing Youth Shelter staff in 20011. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Ohio Wesleyan University and a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Akron in 2006. Peter is licensed as a Supervising Independent Social Worker through the State of Ohio and is certified as a chemical dependency counselor.
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Hollie Ashworth, M.A.
Street Outreach Services Program Director/Volunteer Coordinator
Hollie has been with Shelter Care since 1982. She initially worked as a houseparent in the girls Shelter Care program and in 1986 became Case Manager for that program. She is currently the Volunteer/Community Outreach Coordinator for Safe Landing Youth Shelters, as well as a foster parent recruiter for the Treatment Foster Care Program. She has a B.A. in Sociology from Bowling Green State University and an M.A. in Higher Education Administration from the University of Akron.
Mary Kay Dotterer, M.A.Ed., PCC-S
Director, The Highlands Teen Pregnancy Shelter
Mary Kay has been employed by Shelter Care since 1984, serving as a direct care staff and therapist at Safe Landing Youth Shelter before becoming the director of The Highlands in 2005. Mary Kay has a B.A. in Psychology from The University of Akron and an M.A.Ed. in College and Community Counseling from the University of Akron.
Carrie Sensius, M.A., PCC-S, NCC
Respite Coordinator; Counselor, The Highlands Teen Pregnancy Shelter
Carri has been employed by Shelter Care as a full time counselor at The Highlands Teen Pregnancy Shelter since 2005. Carri received a B.A. in Psychology from The University of Akron and an M.A.Ed. in College and Community Counseling from the University of Akron.
Prior to her Shelter Care employment Carri worked as a drug and alcohol addiction therapist. Additionally, Carri is a National Certified Counselor.
***Please note that the counseling staff is licensed by the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, & Marriage and Family Therapy Board.
PC– Professional Counselor
PCC – Professional Clinical Counselor
