Whitney Caudill, Founder & President
Whitney is the Founder of Her Story, Inc. Through personal passion and leadership, she is working diligently to ignite and encourage local communities to work together to end the drug epidemic. Motivated by the desire to see all people discover their purpose in life, Whitney is focused on creating life changing opportunities for the glory of God and the good of others.
Whitney has over four years of experience working in the criminal justice system within several investigation units. Her last position with Children Services quickly opened her eyes to the drug epidemic in Greene and Montgomery County. She has undergone extensive training in trauma informed care, addiction recovery, and the neurological effects of drug abuse. Whitney graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, concentrated in the Analysis of Criminal Behavior. Whitney is the owner of The City Coffeehouse in Huber Heights & co-founder of The City Impact.
“Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we’ll ever do”
— Brene Brown
Whitney has over four years of experience working in the criminal justice system within several investigation units. Her last position with Children Services quickly opened her eyes to the drug epidemic in Greene and Montgomery County. She has undergone extensive training in trauma informed care, addiction recovery, and the neurological effects of drug abuse. Whitney graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, concentrated in the Analysis of Criminal Behavior. Whitney is the owner of The City Coffeehouse in Huber Heights & co-founder of The City Impact.
“Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we’ll ever do”
— Brene Brown
Sandi Wagner, MSW, LSW, Co-Founder & Secretary
Sandi is a licensed Social Worker in the State of Ohio and has experience in child welfare and geriatric social work. Sandi is a professor of Social Work at Cedarville University. She was previously a Crisis Assessment Specialist at Dayton Children's Hospital. Sandi lives in Xenia with her husband and is a graduate of Boise State University and Cedarville University, both with degrees in Social Work. She loves dogs, coffee and her husband, Caleb.
Brandy Gleason, Executive Director
Brandy Gleason is the Executive Director of Her Story. She has a passion for service and has volunteered with many agencies in the community, telling her story of redemption and recovery. She is very close to her church family at Engage City Church and strives to be an active member within the circle of her faith. Being a person in recovery, she holds her relationship with God as the center of her walk.
Brandy has an educational focus of trauma and poverty, both playing key roles in our epidemic of addiction. She currently holds licensure in the state of Ohio as a Chemical Dependency Counselor. She has an AA from Sinclair Community College with an emphasis in Social Work. She is expected to graduate from Capital University with an Honors Bachelor Degree in Social Work in May of 2019. Brandy currently serves on the board of Together We're Better - Ohio, as the Director of Social Work and Charity. She is on staff as the First Impressions Coordinator at Engage City Church.
“It’s not the fall but the bounce that defines a person." - Zig Ziglar
Brandy has an educational focus of trauma and poverty, both playing key roles in our epidemic of addiction. She currently holds licensure in the state of Ohio as a Chemical Dependency Counselor. She has an AA from Sinclair Community College with an emphasis in Social Work. She is expected to graduate from Capital University with an Honors Bachelor Degree in Social Work in May of 2019. Brandy currently serves on the board of Together We're Better - Ohio, as the Director of Social Work and Charity. She is on staff as the First Impressions Coordinator at Engage City Church.
“It’s not the fall but the bounce that defines a person." - Zig Ziglar
Leah Sparling, Outreach Coordinator
Leah grew up in the Dayton area graduating from Dayton Christian then on to Campbell University in North Carolina where she graduated with a BA in Public Relations. She has experience in both the non-profit and private sector working sales, marketing, pr, social media, media production, leadership development, and strategic planning. Leah is also a trained lay counselor, and volunteers her time at Southbrook Church. She was a founding member of Provoke, a leadership development cohort serving Dayton leaders. She also helps produce the Gravity Leadership Podcast for the Gravity Leadership Academy, training for vocation church leaders. She understands the addiction ripple effect and is excited to step into this role at Her Story. She's married to Philip, has three daughters, Alex, Presley and Aven.
Dr. Beth Delaney, Board Chairwoman
Dr. Beth Delaney serves as an associate professor in the Cedarville University School of Nursing, as well as, a Family Nurse Practitioner focusing in the areas of oncology, palliative care, and hospice at Dayton Physicians Network. Prior to teaching, she dedicated over 25 years as a nurse leader at Miami Valley Hospital and The Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center-Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute. Dr. Delaney has developed innovative programs that serve patients and their families, as well as, inspiring others to join in the efforts and grow as individuals is her passion. Beth is married to her husband, Pastor Greg Delaney, and has 3 children, Hillary, Samantha, and Ian.
Rick Dodds, Advisor
Rick Dodds serves as the President of Soin Medical Center and Greene Memorial Hospital. Rick has over 13 years of experience in finance, human resources and hospital operations. He previously served as the Administrative Director of Human Resources for Kettering Health for two years.
Casey Steckling, LCDCIII, LSW, Advisor
Casey Steckling is in long term recovery, and has been abstinent from drugs and alcohol for the over twelve years. Casey is a believer, an international missionary, a house church shepherd in the Apex Community Church network, a husband, a father, a chemical dependency counselor, and a recovery advocate in the city of Dayton Ohio. Recently he and his wife co-founded a non-profit called Dayton Recovers whose mission is to offer a hand up (and into community) for those seeking long term recovery, while announcing that recovery is happening in our city.
“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” attributed to Edmund Burke
“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” attributed to Edmund Burke
Cristy Kettering, Advisor
Cristy was raised in the Xenia community and is honored to serve on the Her Story, Inc. Board of Directors. "I am confident that Her Story will meet a critical need in Greene and Montgomery Counties and will have a lasting and positive impact on the women that it serves." Cristy is committed to drawing from her professional training and experience in leadership coaching, business, education, and ministry fundraising and development to support the vision and mission of Her Story. She holds degrees in education, theology, and psychology, serves as the VP of Development at Strong Tower Christian Media and provides leadership ad personal growth development as a John Maxwell Certified Coach, DISC Trainer, and Live2Lead Host. Cristy has been married to Ken Kettering for 44 years. They have 4 married adult children and 11 amazing grandchildren.
"Jesus...said, 'Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God all things are possible.'" Matthew 19:26 (NLT)
"Jesus...said, 'Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God all things are possible.'" Matthew 19:26 (NLT)
Chris Bailey, Treasurer
Chris Bailey is the Treasurer of Her Story, Inc. and is a graduate of Wright State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy and is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Ohio. Chris has been employed by the public accounting firm, Clark, Schaefer, and Hackett & Co. for more than thirteen years, and specializes in the not-for-profit and affordable housing industries. Chris is also an elected official, serving as the Fiscal Officer for New Jasper Township. He is a board member of the Epilepsy Foundation of Western Ohio and serves as their Treasurer. Chris is a lifelong Greene County resident, currently living in Jamestown with his wife and 3 children.