FOUND HOUSE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Executive Director & CEO, Cincinnati Preschool Promise
Chara Fisher Jackson is a seasoned attorney and mission-driven leader focused on youth. As CEO of Cincinnati Preschool Promise, she uses her legal background and business acumen to forge partnerships and expand early childhood education across the city.
Chara Fisher Jackson is a seasoned attorney and mission-driven leader focused on youth. As CEO of Cincinnati Preschool Promise, she uses her legal background and business acumen to forge partnerships and expand early childhood education across the city.
Land Entitlement Manager, Arbor Homes
Brian is a housing development professional with a degree in Integrated System Engineering from Ohio State. His early experiences with Found House families at Church of the Redeemer shaped his passion for addressing homelessness. Now working on large-scale housing projects, he sees board service as a full-circle commitment to affordable living solutions.
Brian is a housing development professional with a degree in Integrated System Engineering from Ohio State. His early experiences with Found House families at Church of the Redeemer shaped his passion for addressing homelessness. Now working on large-scale housing projects, he sees board service as a full-circle commitment to affordable living solutions.
Founder, Well Rounded Resources
Terana is a community leader with over eight years in nonprofit and program development. She’s passionate about empowering families, advocating for equitable education, and building lasting partnerships. Her work at Cincinnati Works and Found House fuels her belief that stable housing is essential for family success.
Terana is a community leader with over eight years in nonprofit and program development. She’s passionate about empowering families, advocating for equitable education, and building lasting partnerships. Her work at Cincinnati Works and Found House fuels her belief that stable housing is essential for family success.
Semi-Retired Physician & Community Advocate
With certifications in Internal and Family Medicine, Dr. Caldwell is active in Cincinnati through medical work, meal programs, and international aid. His decades-long involvement with IHN—alongside his wife—reflects a lifelong commitment to uplifting families and addressing homelessness at every level.
With certifications in Internal and Family Medicine, Dr. Caldwell is active in Cincinnati through medical work, meal programs, and international aid. His decades-long involvement with IHN—alongside his wife—reflects a lifelong commitment to uplifting families and addressing homelessness at every level.
Retired Enrolled Actuary
Chuck brings decades of experience in mathematics and service, from his actuarial work to roles with Lighthouse and Habitat. He’s drawn to Found House’s evolving, community-centered approach to ending homelessness, having previously volunteered with IHN at First Unitarian Church.
Chuck brings decades of experience in mathematics and service, from his actuarial work to roles with Lighthouse and Habitat. He’s drawn to Found House’s evolving, community-centered approach to ending homelessness, having previously volunteered with IHN at First Unitarian Church.
Branch Manager, Woodforest National Bank
With over 14 years in banking and a passion for financial education, Robert brings both heart and expertise to his role as Secretary of the Board. He discovered Found House through past work with Family Promise and Junior Achievement, drawn to its holistic support for families and their pets.
With over 14 years in banking and a passion for financial education, Robert brings both heart and expertise to his role as Secretary of the Board. He discovered Found House through past work with Family Promise and Junior Achievement, drawn to its holistic support for families and their pets.
President, Fifth Third Community Development Corp.
Susan combines financial expertise with deep passion for housing equity. Her work spans from Wall Street to The Port, with strong local impact. Serving on the board allows her to connect directly with families, bringing heart to the data that drives her professional life.
Susan combines financial expertise with deep passion for housing equity. Her work spans from Wall Street to The Port, with strong local impact. Serving on the board allows her to connect directly with families, bringing heart to the data that drives her professional life.
Janet Jansen serves as Chief Operating Officer at Camargo Insurance Agency, where she leads operations, sales management, and strategic initiatives to support growth and client service excellence. Janet has volunteered with Found House in the Pet Support Program for several years and now serves on its Board of Directors. She is passionate about the organization’s focus on keeping people and their pets together during housing instability and believes the human-animal bond is a powerful source of hope and healing. Through her board service, Janet helps advance solutions that support both vulnerable individuals and the pets they love.
Lead Coordinator – St Columban/St Margaret of York
Elaine is a retired President and Managing Director from the baby products industry, where she led her team to deliver high-quality products at accessible prices. She first served Found House IHN as a volunteer several years ago. Now she is the lead coordinator for the St Columban/St Margaret of York hosting schedule, as well as a member of the Found House IHN Board. Empowering women has been her passion both during her working career and in retirement, and Found House IHN gives her the platform to do that joyful work.
Elaine is a retired President and Managing Director from the baby products industry, where she led her team to deliver high-quality products at accessible prices. She first served Found House IHN as a volunteer several years ago. Now she is the lead coordinator for the St Columban/St Margaret of York hosting schedule, as well as a member of the Found House IHN Board. Empowering women has been her passion both during her working career and in retirement, and Found House IHN gives her the platform to do that joyful work.
