MHRS LEADERSHIP
Kaitie Park Hart
Executive Director
kpark@ashtabulamhrs.org
Kaitie Park Hart has been employed with the Ashtabula County Mental Health & Recovery Services Board since January 2015. She is a 2007 Graduate of The Ohio State University, where she received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Family Studies through the College of Human Development and Family Science. She received her Master’s in Public Administration through Kent State University in 2021. Prior to her role with the Board Kaitie was a Probation Officer for the Ashtabula County Courts System from 2008-2015.
Bridget Sherman
Director of Youth and Recovery Support Services
bsherman@ashtabulamhrs.org
Bridget Sherman has been employed with the Ashtabula County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board since January of 2015. Ms. Sherman is a graduate of Youngstown State University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology. Ms. Sherman earned her Master of Arts Degree in Forensic Psychology from the John Jay College of Criminal Justice (City Universities of New York). Prior to her employment with the Board, Ms. Sherman was employed with the Ashtabula County Children Services Board for nearly 15 years. Ms. Sherman is a certified instructor of the Mental Health First Aid Adult Curriculum, and QPR, a suicide prevention gatekeeper training. Born and raised in Ashtabula, Ms. Sherman spends much of her spare time performing with local music groups and ensembles.
Christy Fisher
Director of Prevention and Community Engagement
cfisher@ashtabulamhrs.org
Christy Fisher began employment with the Ashtabula County Mental Health & Recovery Services Board in January 2024. She is a 2006 graduate of Kent State University, where she received a Bachelor of Science Degree. Prior to her role with the Board, Christy was a Program Services Coordinator for Ashtabula County Community Action Agency. Christy previously worked at Ashtabula County Children Services Board and other local Behavioral Health agencies. In her role as the Director of Prevention and Community Engagement, Christy will be responsible for planning and implementing activities of the Prevention Coalition as well as working to involve community individuals and organizations in promoting and coordinating Board mental health and substance use initiatives.
Lisa Battaglioli
Director of Finance
lbattaglioli@ashtabulamhrs.org
Lisa Battaglioli is a seasoned professional having nearly a decade of experience within the finance industry. Having been employed with the Ashtabula County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board since August of 2021, she has utilized her unique skill set to successfully coordinate and organize the board’s funds. As the current Director of Finance, Lisa carries responsibilities for a combination of data, financial, and clerical duties to assist the Board in serving the residents of Ashtabula County. As a participant at Greater Cleveland Volunteers, she has a passion for bettering her community and those around her. Outside of the board and volunteering, she also holds the role of CFO of her family-owned and operated rental business established in August 2019. Lisa looks forward to further increasing her experience and accomplishments while maintaining current and establishing new relations within the field.
Melissa Fields
Director of Quality and Clinical Operations
mfields@ashtabulamhrs.org
Melissa Fields began employment with the Ashtabula County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board in June 2024. She graduated from Miami University, receiving undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Social Work. She earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Cincinnati in 2003. She is currently an adjunct professor for the Bachelor of Social Work program at Kent State University. Before her role with the Board, Melissa has more than 25 years of experience in child protective services and community mental health, in both direct service and management.