- Toledo, OH
- 419-345-0628
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Board Members
Our staff, board of directors, and volunteers share one belief: every life is worth transforming, and every story deserves a second chapter.
We hire and train people who lead with compassion. To us, making each resident and youth a priority is not a slogan — it is how we work every single day. Founded by Terrance Coleman, our team is built on second chances and the belief that potential lives in every person.
A visionary leader, community advocate, and changemaker whose life’s mission is to create opportunities for young people and families throughout Toledo.
Terrance founded Vision for Life Center with a simple but powerful belief: every young person deserves a chance to dream, grow, and succeed.
Growing up, he understood firsthand what it felt like to face challenges without access to guidance and resources — and rather than allowing those experiences to define him, he used them as motivation to become the mentor and community servant he wished he had when he was younger.
His commitment to Toledo is rooted in a desire to leave a lasting impact — one that will continue to benefit generations to come.
Dr. Heather M. Sloane Cleary is a licensed independent social worker, scholar, and educator whose career bridges clinical practice, community advocacy, and academic research.
A MEDTAPP scholar and faculty member at the University of Toledo’s School of Social Work, Dr. Cleary has devoted her career to addressing systemic barriers in healthcare and expanding access to compassionate, evidence-based care for underserved populations. She serves as a founding partner of the Community Care Clinic, bringing free, student-led clinical services to Toledo’s most vulnerable residents.
Her work is driven by a conviction that every person — regardless of circumstance — deserves dignity, access, and a path forward. Dr. Cleary brings that same belief to her role on the Vision For Life Center board, where her expertise in behavioral health, social policy, and community systems strengthens the center’s mission of transformation and second chances.
Steve Kapela has been in long-term recovery since May 12, 2008. His journey includes overcoming challenges with gambling, alcohol, and drugs — and he built his entire career around helping others do the same.
With 35 years of lived experience alongside his professional training as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor, Steve possesses a deep understanding and empathy for every client he serves. His message is simple: recovery is possible. It may be the hardest thing you ever do, but it comes with rewards you cannot imagine today.
Ebony Jackson is a dedicated community advocate and respected leader committed to creating positive change throughout the Toledo community. With extensive experience working alongside community organizations and correctional facilities, she is passionate about supporting individuals as they overcome barriers, rebuild their lives, and achieve lasting success.
Ebony has specialized training in mental health awareness and trauma response, equipping her to provide compassionate, informed support to individuals navigating crisis, adversity, and life transitions. As a member of the Vision For Life Center Board of Directors, Ebony brings valuable insight, leadership, and a deep commitment to empowering individuals and strengthening families — fostering partnerships, expanding community outreach, and advocating for resources that create meaningful, lasting impact throughout Northwest Ohio.
Jaquise Roy is a certified HR professional and founder of Chosen Generation LLC. He specializes in transforming organizations through strategic human capital solutions — helping teams not just survive, but thrive. His expertise in leadership development and organizational strategy strengthens Vision For Life Center’s mission from the inside out.
Vision For Life Center is a nonprofit transforming and impacting the community, one life at a time.
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