Elizabeth Schrack currently works as a behavioral health clinician at The Blick Center, where she uses evidence-based practices to support individuals in reaching their personal goals. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from The University of Akron and brings experience working with underrepresented communities through roles in behavioral health, social services, and mentoring.

Elizabeth has a strong background in advocacy and leadership. She was crowned Ms. Wheelchair Ohio in 2014. She served as a statewide spokesperson for people with disabilities and represented Ohio at the Ms. Wheelchair America competition, where she received the “Don’t Take No for an Answer” Award. Through this role, she presented to students of all ages on disability awareness, cerebral palsy, and service dogs.

Her professional and volunteer experiences reflect her commitment to inclusion, access to resources, and community support. Experiences include: work with Asian Services In Action, Friendship Food Pantry, and St. Vincent de Paul. Elizabeth also brings leadership experience from her time as a peer mentor and vice president of a university student organization. She is passionate about using her skills in social work, basic American Sign Language, and advocacy to support individuals with disabilities and strengthen inclusive communities.

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Tami Gaugler has worked for the Tri-County Independent Living Center since 2005. She began with Tri-County in the capacity of Housing Coordinator where she surveyed for compliance, advocated for affordable/accessible housing and assisted with transitions out of institutions and into the community. Tami currently works as the Deputy Director of Tri-County, which includes supporting and learning the duties of the Executive Director.  

Tami also serves on the Portage County Housing Services Council, the Akron Summit Community Reinvestment Coalition and the Akron City Action Plan Impediments to Fair Housing Committee. She has previously participated on Summit County Project Homeless Connect, Summit 2010 Housing Affordability Committee and the Stark County Homeless Services Council.

She earned her Associate Degree with high Distinction in Business Administration from the Akron University – C & T College in 1985 and also attended Mount Vernon Nazarene College where she studied ministerial studies for two years.

Tami was born with a disorder that resulted in the loss of part of her arm at age seven. She has been a self-advocate her entire life.  She has been married for 35 years and has two sons.  

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Jason Dodson was appointed as a volunteer Board Member for the County of Summit Developmental Disabilities Board in January 2021. He brings a wealth of knowledge as a private practice attorney for Roetzel and Andress. Prior to joining Roetzel and Andress, Mr. Dodson served as Chief of Staff to two County Executives in Summit County, Ohio and as Assistant Director of Law for Summit County.  He also represented public, for-profit and non-profit clients before joining the Summit County Executive’s Office. 

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