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Julie Sumner

Director

Julie graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Law in May 2004, cum laude, and started working as an associate at Frantz Ward, LLP in September 2004. She was elected as a partner with Frantz Ward in 2013. She served as a member of the firm’s Labor & Employment practice group, routinely advising employers on compliance with various state, federal, and local employment laws, including Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, and many more. During her time at Frantz Ward, Julie also developed a focus on OSHA and workplace safety, routinely advising clients on OSHA compliance and workplace safety issues. She has conducted multiple accident investigations and shepherded clients through OSHA investigations, as well as investigations conducted by other regulatory agencies.
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In July 2016, Julie left Frantz Ward to pursue entrepreneurial interests. She now owns and runs her own consulting company, Monarch Endeavors, LLC, through which her team provides training, coaching, and consulting services to employers, individuals, and HR professionals across the country. Julie also conducts investigations for companies, on a wide range of topics,
including harassment, discrimination, workplace injuries and accidents, compliance issues, and OSHA inspections.

Julie’s main focus these days is helping companies devise, modify, and implement strategic plans, succession plans, chains of command, performance evaluation systems, and many other processes and procedures designed to help the organization and its employees be more effective, engaged, and successful. Julie has worked with companies and organizations of all sizes, including family-owned businesses, governmental entities, and large corporations. Julie’s guiding philosophy when she works with companies is to find the solution that fits the company, rather than trying to fit the company into a particular solution. She takes time to get to know the people in each organization, which helps her learn the heart of the organization and better develop solutions that will be sustainable and impactful.

Cody Charvat

Co-President

Cody is an Audit Manager at KPMG in the Cleveland office.  He has seen up close how the negative aspects of an eating disorder can add immense challenges to one’s life and is eager to help however he can.  Cody has been a director on the Hull House RR board since August 2021 and focuses his efforts on improving the overall accounting, finances, and fundraising operations of the organization.

Juliet M. Hull, CFP

Director

Juliet is the Director of Relationship Management at Elk River Wealth Management, a registered investment advisory firm in Denver, CO.  Juliet is a Certified Financial Planner, working in the financial services industry for over 10 years.  Originally from Ohio, she grew up in Colorado and graduated from the University of Colorado.  She lived in England for many years and returned to Denver where she began her career in finance.  Julie is Ann’s sister and she shares with us her knowledge about investing and financial planning.

Laura Gerak, PhD

Director

Laura is a psychologist, currently the Clinical Director of Psychology at Akron Children’s Hospital, Akron, OH.  Laura and Ann have been friends for 35 years and Laura has served as an informal clinical consultant to The Hull Institute.  Laura knows clinical issues our clients face and how to access services.

Jennifer Murphy

Director

Jennifer is a Global Onboarding Program Manager at Hyland Software in the Human Resources Department.  She has a history of working with teens and young adults in various work and volunteer capacities, and she has a fondness for this group of people.  Jenn is herself an athlete, so she has witnessed the challenges some athletes face regarding eating issues.  Jenn has been following Hull House RR since its inception and eagerly provides her expertise in HR and life to the Hull House Board, staff and residents.

Richard McLaughlin

Director

Dick lost his sister, Katie, to an eating disorder several years ago.  His sister Katie was our first donor when she left money to Ann when she passed away.  Dick is a managing partner at World Steel Dynamics.  He has served on other boards and wants to be on the Hull House RR board to make a difference in the lives of people with eating disorders.  Dick is committed to providing guidance and support to Hull House RR, so we can carry out our mission to provide programming in ways that no one else does.

Beth Hoffman, PhD

Secretary

Beth is a postdoctoral associate in the Department of Behavioral and Community Health Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health, where she received her PhD in public health in 2022. Beth’s work mostly focuses on the intersection of media and health, with a recent project focusing on depiction of weight stigma on television medical dramas. Personally, Beth has dealt with an eating disorder for over 25 years, spending much of her late 20s cycling in and out of inpatient and partial hospitalization programs. She is now in recovery thanks to an amazing professional and personal support system, and recognizes how valuable peer support would have been when she was newly in recovery. She has also known over 30 people she met in treatment who have passed away from their eating disorder, substance use, or other mental health issue. This includes her friend Em Upton, with Beth meeting Ann at Em’s funeral. For the past few years Beth has co-led the Em Upton Scholarship Fundraiser and as a board member focuses her efforts on assisting with fundraising, evaluation, and sharing her lived experience.

Tom Gorbett

Director

Tom Gorbett works as a data scientist for Cleveland Clinic, where he uses predictive modeling to support innovative solutions. He received his Master’s degree in Computer and Information Science from Cleveland State University. Tom is inspired by Hull House’s mission and is committed to working alongside the other directors to create meaningful change for those in need.

Jenn McCartney

Co-President

Jenn is a Master of Public Health student in the Department of Behavioral and Community Health Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health. Jenn previously studied Interior Architecture in her undergraduate studies and then worked in the private energy sector. She works as a research assistant in the Healthy Home Lab, using her expertise in design and public health to aid in technology and research to advance the ability of aging adults to remain in their homes safely. She also conducts research on polypharmacy in older adults as well as young adults who are Dually Eligible, meaning they have both Medicaid and Medicare. Jenn has dealt with an eating disorder since the age of 10. She spent much of high school and college cycling in and out of inpatient treatment centers. She has known over 30 individuals to pass away as a direct result and other comorbidities of eating disorders, including her close friend, Em Upton for whom she co-founded the Em Upton Scholarship Fund in her memory. Jenn faced many obstacles in obtaining adequate care which has fueled her interest in bettering insurance and treatment options. As a board member, she focuses her time on fundraising, evaluation of HHRR, and sharing her lived experience.
 

Marcy Jones

Director

Marcy has been the founder and owner of Go Bare Skin Clinic, Body Lite, and Go Bare Aesthetics for the last decade, and currently resides in Cleveland, Ohio where she employs a team of 8 Estheticians. Marcy is passionate and proficient in many skin care and specialty beauty services including being a medical aesthetician, advanced skin care therapist, make-up artist, and spray tan technician. She holds herself to a high standard of education, customer service experience , and luxury services and products. Marcy started her career working in health and wellness resort and destination spas, cruise ship spas, and med spas as an Esthetician and Spa Manager. She has since been an educator and trainer for many internationally recognized and award-winning brands. Marcy is passionate about raising awareness for peoples lack of self-esteem and self-confidence which ties into the beauty business. She believes in creating a comfortable space so clients can feel accepted and relaxed while receiving services to boost confidence.

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