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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Shari Weir - President
Cuyahoga County Office of Homeless Services
Steve Weiss -
Treasurer
Attorney
Elizabeth Cagan, PhD
Cleveland State University School of Social Work
Pete Dell
The Dell Group, Inc: Creative Solutions, Environmental Response Systems, Lead Experts
Alan Finkelstein
Strongsville Fire and Emergency Services
Carol Smith
Alphaport, Inc.
Don Slocum
Neighborhood Leadership Institute
STAFF*
Stuart
Greenberg- Executive Director, stuart.greenberg AT ehw.org
Stu started on staff at the Council on Hazardous Materials (now EHW) in 1984; prior to that he was on the Board and part of the founding group, while he worked at the Ohio Public Interest Campaign (now Ohio Citizen Action). Stu went to Western Reserve University (now CWRU), majored in psychology and sociology, and graduated in 1966(!). He went to graduate school at Case Institute of Technology (now CWRU) from 1966-70 and has an MS in Organizational Behavior. Stu was co-founder and first executive director (1970-78) of Panta Rhei, Inc. (now Spectrum of Supportive Services), a rehabilitation agency for people coming back into the community after long-term hospitalizations for mental illness. Stu’s favorite aspect of this job is developing and designing new projects. Stu grew up in Cleveland and now lives with his wife Kathleen in Cleveland Heights. Stu’s favorite thing to do in Cleveland is to walk around Forest Hill Park, deep into the ravines and visit Lake View Cemetery. He expects to retire in the next few years or so. Here is a picture of his grandson, Jacob.
Mandy Metcalf- Affordable Green Housing Center Director, mandy.metcalf AT ehw.org
Mandy started working for EHW in April 2008. Mandy has an Urban Planning degree from UNC and also majored in Environmental Resource Management at Penn State. Mandy past jobs as the Cleveland EcoVillage Project Director, the Urban Planner at CUDC, and as a Planner for Sanford/Lee County in North Carolina have played important roles in her career. Mandy’s favorite aspect of her job is providing people with new information that changes the way they do things or lets them see things in a different way. Mandy grew up in the Washington, DC area and now lives in the Kamm’s Corner neighborhood in Cleveland. She considers Cleveland home after residing here for nine years. Mandy’s enjoys playing sand volleyball on Whiskey Island (where she got married) and Edgewater Park. Her hobbies include gardening, poetry, planning a future model railroad, attending public meetings, and traveling.
Matt Berges - Green Housing Manager, matthew.berges AT ehw.org
Matt started working for EHW a few years ago, on a part time basis, doing housing inspections, consulting, trouble shooting, presenting, and helping to establish the Affordable Green Housing Center. Matt and his family live just a few minutes from the office, in Tremont/Duck Island, where he has been building and renovating houses since 2002. His educational background is in American Studies, with a minor in Sociology and Psychology. After college, Matt completed a year of service with AmeriCorps in California, working for Habitat for Humanity, learning and managing the construction process. Matt’s passion and interest for Green Building developed while working in California and decided to continue to learn and work in the green building industry. All of Matt’s past job experiences have contributed to where he is today. Each job and each project produces valuable learning experiences that he can bring to the next one. Matt’s favorite thing about working with EHW is that the organization cares about its employees and promotes continuing education in a field that he loves. Matt’s favorite place in Cleveland is at home with his family. When Matt is not working, he enjoys spending time with his two daughters and his wife, exploring all that Cleveland has to offer,
Kim Foreman- Education and Outreach Director, kim.foreman AT ehw.org
Kim started working for EHW part-time in 1999 became a full-time health educator in 2001. Kim has an Associate of Science Degree from CCC and graduated from Case Western Reserve with a BA in Sociology and minor in Chemistry. Going to conferences and learning about activism and organizing, changed the way Kim sees herself in her job and the role she plays when working with communities and families. Kim’s favorite aspect of her job is the variety of projects she is involved in and that she helps people in real way. Kim grew up in University Heights and now lives in Glenville. Kim loves to go salsa dancing, attend concerts, and travel to New York City on a regular basis.
Akbar
Tyler- Healthy Housing Manager, akbar.tyler AT ehw.org
Akbar grew up in the city of Cleveland and started working for EHW in 1992 through a Cleveland community development program doing lead Hazard reduction in homes. After that program, Akbar became a Lead Contractor with the City of Cleveland, returning to EHW full-time in 2003. His experiences as a contractor in the lead field and work in the blood lab have given him an idea of what environmental toxins people are trying to deal with. Akbar’s favorite aspect of his job is making a difference in people’s lives and making an impact on their children’s lives for the better. Akbar currently lives in North Olmsted and his favorite places to go in Cleveland are the MetroParks and Lake Erie. Akbar’s hobbies include home repair, gardening, and nutrition.
Debrah Muhammad- Health Educator, debrah.muhammad AT ehw.org
Fatima Allen- Health Educator, fatima. allen AT ehw.org
Fatima started working at EHW as a volunteer in 1999 and worked intermittently in that capacity for quite some time. In 2008, Fatima had more time to devote as a volunteer and was hired as a staff member in July 2009. Fatima has a BA and MA in Environmental Studies with a concentration in Environmental Policy and an MA in English. Fatima has worked as Editor-in-Chief of a student magazine at Cleveland State University. Fatima's efforts and hard work in her role as Editor-in-Chief were recognized and she was honored/named as a “Women Who Makes a Difference”. Fatima loves all aspects of her job because it creates value. Fatima is from Cleveland and currently resides in Willoughby Hills. Her favorite thing to do in Cleveland is go to the library, and her hobbies include bird watching, reading, and working out.
Dorie Shimelonis- Bookkeeper, dorie.schimelonis AT ehw.org
Dorie started working for EHW in November 2005 and has a BA in Social Sciences from Baldwin Wallace College. Dorie worked at Tri-C for 23 years as a fundraiser for endowed scholarships, in marketing and communications, and for EcoCity Cleveland (now GreenCityBlueLake Institute of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History). Dorie enjoys working for EHW because the work EHW does helps to keep kids safe from toxins in their homes. She thinks the staff is a joy and pleasure to work with and that they are totally focused on doing their job and learning better ways to do it. Dorie has learned a lot while working for EHW, not just about environmental safety issues, but about the best ways to manage, motivate, and supervise people. Dorie was born and raised in Cleveland and now resides in North Olmsted. Dorie’s favorite places in Cleveland are the Zoo, the Holden Arboretum, the Cleveland Musuem of Art, the Great Lakes Theater Festival, Lake Erie, the MetroParks, the Library, the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, and Blossom Music Center. Dorie enjoys reading, cooking, and gardening. Dorie has four absolutely fantastic great nephews (and they really are great nephews) and they help her remember not to take herself too seriously and to let the kid in me out to play.
Ellen Murphy- Webmaster, ellen.murphy AT ehw.org
Ellen worked for EHW as a Cleveland Foundation Intern in the summer of 2008 and returned to EHW part-time in February of 2010. Ellen has a BA in Environmental Studies from Cleveland State University, with a Concentration in Environmental Planning and GIS. Ellen spends most of her time working for the Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association. Ellen grew up in Bainbridge Township and loves the city of Cleveland. She enjoys the Westside Market, Edgewater Park, international travel, running, cooking, hiking, reading, and spending time with her family and friends.
CONSULTANTS
Denise Cooper,LISW
Development
Audrey Kinsella
Biostatistics Consultant
Jim LaRue (pro bono)
Building Science, The Green Building Cookbook
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