Deb has been with the OAFC as the Executive Director since October 2012. Prior to that, she worked as the Executive Director of Health Partners Free Clinic in Troy, Ohio.

Deb enjoys working with free and charitable clinics and helping them explore ways to expand their missions. And believe it or not, she enjoys her drive from home to Columbus each day - a trip of about an hour and a half one way.

When she's not working, Deb spends a time with her family, reading and cooking.

Christianna Barnard earned her Master of Arts in Women's History from Sarah Lawrence College in 2018, where she researched class and race-based barriers to women's healthcare in modern US history. As a first year graduate student, she was awarded the Gerda Lerner Scholarship. After graduating, she served as a VISTA Summer Associate with Physicians CareConnection in Columbus, Ohio, where she later became a staff member.  In her free time, she enjoys playing with her dog (Marcus), writing, and making delicious food. 

Nora Lyons has over 6 years of nonprofit experience in the Columbus community. Her background is in board development, fundraising, volunteer management, program management and event planning. She is excited to bring her nonprofit experience to support the ever changing needs of Ohio’s free clinics across the state. She resides in North Linden with her husband and 2 cats.

Shari Veleba earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism from Bowling Green State University in 1993. Her writing has appeared in newspapers, statewide newsletters on disability issues and organizational communications. Shari's focus is in nonprofit communications, marketing and media relations and she looks forward to using her communication skills to further public awareness of the Charitable Healthcare Network and its member clinics.
Shari is also a digital photographer and artist, specializing in floral and wildlife acrylic paintings and is a past recipient of Ohio Arts Council grants. Shari resides in Columbus in the Grandview Heights area.