SHANNON JONES

Executive Director

Shannon ensures that Groundwork consistently achieves its mission and leads a statewide advocacy effort to achieve the organization’s strategic goals.

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LYNANNE GUTIERREZ

Assistant Director & Legal Counsel

Lynanne provides leadership to our policy focuses. She was previously a child and family law attorney and served as a Senior Legislative Aide in the Ohio General Assembly.

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JULIA HOHNER

Communications & Development Director

Julia works to continue advancing Groundwork's mission through strategic communication initiatives and organizational development.

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ABBY MCMAHON

Director of Policy & Advocacy

Abby works to advance Groundwork's mission through strategic policy development and

advocacy efforts to support young children and

their families

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JULIA JACKELS

Policy Associate

Julia works to elevate Groundwork's policy priorities and provides targeted support to Groundwork's engagement with policymakers and the early education workforce.

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KELSEY HOPKINS

Policy Associate

Kelsey works to elevate Groundwork's policy priorities and provides targeted support to Groundwork's engagement with stakeholders, policy research, and advocacy efforts.

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