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Amy Riegel is the Executive Director of the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio (COHHIO), where she leads statewide efforts to advance housing affordability, prevent and end homelessness, and strengthen communities through advocacy and systems change. With more than 20 years of experience across nonprofit leadership, local government, healthcare, and community development, Amy has led initiatives in housing development, health equity, workforce development, and poverty reduction. Prior to COHHIO, she directed more than $50 million in affordable housing investments at CareSource and helped launch the nationally recognized Healthy Beginnings at Home initiative. A TEDx speaker and frequent keynote presenter, Amy regularly speaks at local, state, and national events on housing, homelessness, community development, and the social determinants of health. She serves on several local, state, and national boards.
Amy Riegel serves as the Executive Director of the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio (COHHIO), where she leads the statewide organization’s efforts to advance housing affordability, end homelessness, and strengthen communities through advocacy, coalition building, and systems change. Since assuming the role in 2022, Amy has expanded COHHIO’s impact across Ohio, working with local, state, and federal partners to advance policies and investments that increase access to safe, stable, and affordable housing for all Ohioans. Prior to joining COHHIO, Amy served as Senior Director of Housing at the managed care organization CareSource, where she led the development and deployment of more than $50 million in affordable housing investments across multiple states. She also helped launch and scale Healthy Beginnings at Home, a nationally recognized research initiative examining the connection between housing stability and healthy birth outcomes. With more than 20 years of experience spanning nonprofit leadership, local government, healthcare, and community development, Amy has dedicated her career to addressing the social and economic conditions that shape opportunity and well-being. Her work has included leadership in housing development, homelessness response, workforce development, neighborhood revitalization, education, health equity, and community engagement. Earlier in her career, she served in leadership roles with the City of Dayton, where she helped design and implement innovative programs focused on neighborhood stabilization, economic mobility, and community revitalization. A passionate advocate and communicator, Amy is a sought-after public speaker who has delivered keynote presentations and participated in local, state, and national conferences on topics including housing, homelessness, poverty, health equity, and community development. She was honored to present at a TEDx event and has spoken before audiences ranging from community organizations and government leaders to national policy and industry conferences. Amy believes that storytelling, data, and lived experience are powerful tools for driving systems change and building public support for lasting solutions. Amy serves on several local, state, and national boards and advisory groups focused on affordable housing, poverty reduction, community development, and social impact. Through her leadership, she continues to champion policies and partnerships that create stronger communities and expand opportunity for all. Amy lives in the Dayton area with her husband and three daughters. She is a graduate of Wright State University and enjoys spending time with her family, attending sporting events, and cheering on her daughters and the University of Dayton Flyers.
Douglas brings vast managerial experience to COHHIO, having promoted decent, safe, fair and affordable housing for more than 15 years.
Douglas Argue joined COHHIO as managing director in October 2005. Douglas brings vast managerial experience to COHHIO, having promoted decent, safe, fair and affordable housing for more than 15 years. His previous work includes being the shelter director for Daybreak in Dayton, a homeless youth shelter; serving as the director of housing and emergency assistance for The Damien Center, an AIDS service organization in Indianapolis; practicing as a psychiatric social worker serving both adult and youth populations in inpatient and outpatient settings; and, doing managed care for mental health and substance benefits for an insurance company. Douglas earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Evansville in Evansville, Indiana, holds a Masters of Social Work from Indiana University; is an LISW in the state of Ohio and is an ordained deacon in the Episcopal Church.
hannahbasting@cohhio.org
Hannah joined COHHIO in February 2018 as part of the Ohio Balance of State Continuum of Care team. Before coming to COHHIO, Hannah completed two terms of service with the AmeriCorps program at the YWCA Family Center, in Columbus. She also previously worked as a Case Manager with Health Care for the Homeless, and as a Grants Administrator with National Church Residences. Hannah earned her undergraduate degree in History from Bowling Green State University and her Master’s degree in Social Work from The Ohio State University.
shaynabryant@cohhio.org
Shayna joined the COHHIO HBAH team in November 2022. She spent the first 10 years of her career as a child welfare worker and Supervisor, leading a team of frontline staff; assessing allegations of child abuse and neglect, placing children in safe environments and working with mothers who were victims of domestic violence, struggled with homelessness, mental health and substance use. She has provided guidance and services to women, assisting with securing long-term safe and stable housing, with the goal of reunification. In addition, Shayna has provided recruitment and training for foster parents in Ohio, in-home behavioral health services to children in foster care, lead a team of direct service staff for adults with developmental disabilities, and was the Director of a substance use disorder clinic. She is a native of South Euclid, Ohio and a graduate of Kent State University. Shayna obtained both her Bachelors and Master’s degrees in Psychology.
amidiallo@cohhio.org
Ami Joined the COHHIO team in January 2022 as the Youth Housing Initiative Specialist. Before joining the COHHIO team, Ami spent 12 years with the Godman Guild Association in Adult Education where she played a central role in the development and expansion of the program. A portion of her efforts resulted in Guild’s receipt of Best Practice from the Ohio Department of Higher Education for excellence in remote testing, (as a result of COVID). She enjoyed her work with participants from all over the world and has a special empathy for them. She worked hard assisting in barrier reduction and the achievement of goals. She is passionate about equity in opportunities and education for marginalized communities. Her mantra is to “Always leave people in a better state than when I met them.” Ami earned her Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Communications in Marrakech, Morocco. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, dancing, and singing off-key.
mattdicks@cohhio.org
Matt joined the COHHIO HMIS team in November 2011 after 10 years working for the US Postal Service. During that time and for several years prior he worked as a consultant, a trainer and technical assistance provider for The Community Revitalization Training Center, a national training and technical assistance provider that focuses on housing rehab and community development. He spent 10 years as a software developer and was lead support for Oberon Resources, an educational software company, which provided research and bibliographic tools for academics and students alike.
trevinflickinger@cohhio.org
Trevin joined the COHHIO HMIS team in March 2022 as an HMIS Data Analyst. Before joining the HMIS team, Trevin spent 3 years working in the insurance industry as a data analyst where he developed reports and applications using R and Shiny. Trevin is an Ohio native and graduate of University of Toledo where he ran cross country. He later went on to earn a Master’s degree from Bowling Green State University.
evelyngaron@cohhio.org
Evelyn joined the COHHIO team in April 2022 after completing a Community Engagement Fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh’s Office of Community and Governmental Relations, where she worked to connect community organizations and residents to university resources. Evelyn additionally completed a term of service with AmeriCorps at an environmental health non-profit in Pittsburgh. During her service year, she provided technical assistance to schools to decrease the risk of environmental hazards and empowered youth to make sustainable choices in their homes and schools. Evelyn is passionate about fair and affordable housing, empowering youth to success, and equal opportunity. A Virginia native, Evelyn earned her undergraduate degree in Social Work from James Madison University and went on to earn her Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh.
elizabethgrieser@cohhio.org
Elizabeth joined COHHIO in June 2025 as the Director of Training and Technical Assistance. She has spent all her professional career in the nonprofit sector, including positions with the League of Women Voters, Legal Aid of Central & Southeast Ohio, and the Ohio Association of Foodbanks. Elizabeth is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Spanish. She earned a law degree from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. She lives in the Columbus area with her partner and two daughters. When not working, she can generally be found at the library
erinhachtel@cohhio.org
Erin joined COHHIO in April 2023 as a Coordinator for the Ohio Balance of State Continuum of Care. Erin brings over two decades of community nonprofit and mission-based organization experience to this work. Previous multi-sector collaboration roles include serving as the Wood County director for both United Way and the American Red Cross. Erin is an experienced virtual and in-person facilitator and helped pilot and grow the Welcome Group new member onboarding at the Organization Development Network. She was a long-time member of her local housing coalition, and currently serves on several city- and county-level organization and coalition leadership teams. Erin earned her Bachelor of Arts in English and Master of Organization Development degrees from Bowling Green State University and has also obtained certificates in nonprofit management and instructional design.
Michaelharhager@cohhio.org
Before joining COHHIO, Michael dedicated eight years to Community Support Services in Akron, Ohio, where he served as a Supervisor for Homeless Services. In this role, he led both street outreach and housing specialist teams, while also managing multiple federally funded homeless grants. Michael began his career in Homeless Service as a PATH street outreach worker. Throughout his career, he has been actively involved with the Summit County Continuum of Care board, contributing in various roles, including Chair of Lived Experience and Board President. Michael holds both his undergraduate degree and Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Akron. Outside of his professional work, Michael values time spent in nature and with his family. He resides in Northeast, Ohio, with his wife and their two daughters.
erinhivner@cohhio.org
Erin joined COHHIO in September 2025 as the Development Director. Her professional career has been focused on housing issues at local nonprofits in Columbus, starting at YWCA Family Center as an AmeriCorp volunteer and then as a Housing Advocate. She later served as the Grants Manager for Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resources Center. Erin is a proud graduate of Ohio Dominican University, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Peace and Justice: Nonviolent Conflict Resolution. She lives in the Columbus area with her husband of 20 years, their three children and spoiled dog. When not working, Erin can be found cooking and feasting with friends, volunteering at her children’s schools, reading or enjoying nature.
kylaholtsberry@cohhio.org
Kyla Holtsberry joined COHHIO in April 2023. Kyla comes to us most recently from the Toledo/Lucas Homelessness Board where she managed operations. Before working to end homelessness, Kyla was with the YWCA of Northwest Ohio in their Youth Development department doing teen pregnancy prevention programming and provided leadership in I Rise, the YWCA’s social justice coalition that organized multiple years of Women’s Marches as well as assisted teens in organizing the Lucas county March for Our Lives. Before working with the YWCA, Kyla worked with Access Ohio, providing mental health case management. Kyla received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from BGSU.
damonkrane@cohhio.org
Damon joined COHHIO in February 2024 after 5 years of housing justice organizing, advocacy and policy research with United Athens County Tenants, and three local electoral campaigns he used to agitate for housing issues. A grassroots organizer and independent journalist for over 25 years – and a longtime tenant with experience taking predatory landlords to court – Damon has campaigned for and written about racial and economic justice, LGBTQIA+ and women’s rights, environmental justice, student press rights, government transparency and accountability, and more just foreign policy. He grew up in rural southwestern Pennsylvania and has spent most of his adult life in Southeast Ohio, outside of shorter stints in Portland, Oregon; Atlanta, Georgia; and Pittsburgh. A lover of travel and the outdoors, he lives in Athens with his wife and their two cats.
jaleesalee@cohhio.org
Jaleesa joined COHHIO in April 2023 with a strong track record of supporting C-suite leadership and optimizing organizational systems across real estate, education, library services, and nonprofit environments. She began her career in accounting, building a solid foundation in financial operations, compliance, and data integrity, before advancing into senior executive support roles that required discretion, agility, and strategic coordination. With deep expertise in organizational systems and software platforms that support operations, finance, and stakeholder engagement, Jaleesa operates as a trusted partner to leadership—bringing precision, professionalism, and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset to every organization she supports. At COHHIO, Jaleesa maintains the donor database, coordinates membership outreach, and supports senior leadership in a mission-driven, advocacy-focused environment.
elizabethmartindale@cohhio.org
Elizabeth joined COHHIO in May 2024, after previously working for Southeast Healthcare in Columbus, where she performed diagnostic behavioral health assessments in outpatient and inpatient settings. Elizabeth also worked within the Columbus YMCA Van Buren shelter as a care manager and for the YWCA Family Center as a family advocate. Elizabeth has over a decade of experience in reproductive healthcare and nonprofit management, with extensive professional and personal experience supporting persons with physical and developmental disabilities. Elizabeth earned a BSSW and MSW from The Ohio State University. A Michigan native, Elizabeth enjoys spending time in the outdoors, especially paddling and camping.
ericamulryan@cohhio.org
Erica Mulryan joined COHHIO in August 2006. Previously, Erica worked as a policy associate with the Mid-America Institute on Poverty of Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and Human Rights, a service-based human rights organization in Chicago, where she coordinated their immigrant asset-building research project. Erica’s professional and academic background has largely focused on anti-poverty research and policy analysis as well as issues involving violence against women. She earned her undergraduate degree in social work from Kansas State University and went on to earn a Master’s degree in Social Work (A.M.) from the School of Social Service Adminstration at the University of Chicago.
manuelquintero@cohhio.org
Manuel joined COHHIO in August 2018 as a canvasser for the Ohio Votes program. He brings administrative experience from previous positions with The Jazz Arts Group of Columbus and The Marriott Foundation for People with Disabilities. Manuel earned his bachelor’s degree from Capital University and a master’s degree from UCLA.
marcusroth@cohhio.org
Marcus joined COHHIO in 2015 after a decade of reporting on Ohio’s state government for Gongwer News Service, where he covered ongoing debate over tax policy, health care, voting rights, predatory lending, clean energy and a host of other issues. Prior to moving to Ohio, Marcus lived in Virginia, New York City and Spain, where he worked as a freelance journalist, photographer and stonemason. Originally from Philadelphia, he earned a BA in English literature from the University of Virginia. Marcus is a terrible tennis player and an avid cyclist. He commutes to work on his bike and is a board member of Franklinton Cycle Works, a nonprofit bicycle co-op in Columbus.
monicatillis@cohhio.org
Monica joined the COHHIO HMIS team in February 2022. Before joining COHHIO, she spent 17 years working for the nonprofit organization, Family & Community Services, Inc. in northeastern Ohio, where she served as their Assistant Director of housing and homeless services and managed several homeless and housing programs. She also spent seven years working with victims of domestic violence. Monica has a B.A. in Psychology from Kent State University.
jewelvaughn@cohhio.org
Jewel Vaughn became a Support Specialist for the Ohio Balance of State Continuum of Care at COHHIO in January 2025. Over ten years of experience in advocacy, education, and group organization has equipped Jewel to aid in the development and execution of the Youth Action Board’s objectives and initiatives. Before her tenure at COHHIO, she led an educational program that trained potential foster caregivers and case managers on fostering emotional resilience in adolescents. Her background in marketing has enabled her to engage a wider array of individuals, providing them with essential services and support beyond conventional avenues. In her leisure time, Jewel enjoys traveling, gardening, and sharing sustainable practices through her YouTube channel.
amandawilson@cohhio.org
Amanda is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with more than twenty years of social services experience in a variety of settings, including violence against women, developmental delays, mental health and early childhood education. She has been working in housing and homelessness for ten years. After eight years on the HMIS team she moved to the CoC team to focus on improving coordinated entry systems throughout the 80 county Balance of State Continuum of Care. Then, in 2023 Amanda was tapped to lead COHHIO’s Youth Housing Initiative. In addition to her work with COHHIO, Amanda enjoys reading, dancing and doing the New York Times crosswords.
ginawilt@cohhio.org
Gina joined COHHIO in November 2017 after managing lobbying efforts with CRN Consulting, Ltd. for the Home Matters to Ohio campaign to expand the Ohio Housing Trust Fund in the state budget. CRN also represented the Ohio Association for Justice and the Centers for Independent Living. Gina previously served over a decade as a senior legislative aide in the Ohio Senate and the Ohio House. She staffed several committees, including the Senate Finance committee, during her tenure as an aide. A native of Botkins, Ohio, Gina graduated from The Ohio State University with a dual bachelor’s degree in Journalism & Communications and Political Science. She also completed the real estate program through Hondros College. She now lives in Hilliard, Ohio with her husband and two very active sons.
susanwren@cohhio.org
Susan joined COHHIO in September 2024 as part of the Ohio Balance of State Continuum of Care team. Prior to joining COHHIO, Susan worked at Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (GLCAP) for 12 years, leading their regional work, coordinated entry work, and providing support and TA to their partners and sub-grantees. Susan has experience operating Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH), Homeless Crisis Response Program (HCRP) and Supportive Services for Veterans and Families (SSVF) programs. Susan has a B.A in Psychology from Bowling Green State University. In her free time she enjoys travel, gardening, and relaxing with her family and dogs.
