Board of Directors

  • Robert Koonce

    Board President

    Owner/President - Monticola Advising

    Robert has been working in the non-profit sector for over 16 years in fundraising and communications roles. In this time, Robert has led teams, built communication channels from scratch, and raised millions of dollars for charitable causes.

  • Ed La Rue

    BOARD MEMBER

    Criminal Attorney

    Mr. La Rue joins the Board of Directors of CleveLawn-Home in the hope of promoting the reintegration of those recently released from incarceration back into the community with a sense of purpose and the tools to succeed in this challenging world.

  • Bonnie Horton

    BOARD MEMBER

    Cuyahoga Community College

    Bonnie Erica Horton is a nonprofit professional with 20+ years in program development and grants management. She holds an MPA and a nonprofit management certificate from CSU. Bonnie has led charter schools, managed grants for the City of Atlanta, directed youth programs, served on multiple boards including Habitat for Humanity, and is a proud member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

  • Benesch Law

    Lyndsay Flagg

    BOARD MEMBER

    Benesch Law

    Lyndsay’s practice focuses on employer counseling, workplace law, and litigation defense. She has extensive experience representing employers in administrative proceedings, state, and federal courts, specializing in discrimination and retaliation claims under Title VII, ADEA, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, and related laws. Skilled in dispute resolution, negotiations, and mediation, Lyndsay also prepares and interprets employment agreements, handbooks, policies, and settlement agreements.

  • Allison Pagrabs

    BOARD MEMBER

    Stella Maris

    Allison Pagrabs, Clinical Director of Stella Maris, holds a Master's in Substance Abuse and Mental Health from CSU. With extensive experience, she’s worked as a Detox Counselor, Assistant Clinical Director, and led case management programs. She co-founded a sober living facility and remains active in advocacy and fundraising.

  • Dr. Meghan Novisky

    BOARD MEMBER

    Cleveland State University

    Dr. Novisky received her Ph.D. in Sociology from Kent State University in 2016. Her research investigates the implications of carceral contact on health and well-being, conditions of confinement, and criminal justice policy.

  • Hector Vega

    BOARD MEMBER

    Artist

    Hector Vega, a celebrated artist-entrepreneur born in Gurabo, Puerto Rico, and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, is known for his bold colors and geometric patterns, inspired by his cultural heritage. Over 20 years, his art has matured into vibrant works embodying energy and balance, featured in private, corporate, and educational collections nationwide. A self-taught artist, Vega's recognizable style reflects deeper meaning through strong design and color. Dedicated to community and the arts, he actively supports charitable and nonprofit causes and has earned numerous awards in the U.S. and abroad.