Ease@Work Leadership Team

Deborah Hume, Vice President
Business Development and EASE@Work

With an extensive background in human resource management and health insurance, Debbie applies more than 20 years experience to directing the operations of Ease@Work, the regional employee assistance division of the Center for Families and Children. Under her leadership since 2002, the EAP has tripled its growth and has opened two additional offices in Ohio. Debbie serves on the Strongsville School District strategic planning committee and is a member of the Northern Ohio Human Resource Planning Society.

Swan Khanna-Salehi, MSSA, LISW, LICDC, SAP, Manager
Clinical Operations

Bringing to Ease@Work a unique background in clinical behavioral health, criminal justice, and social work management in the field of employee assistance since 1991, Swan capitalizes on her experience in EAP services for two world renowned healthcare institutions, Cleveland Clinic Health System and University Hospitals Health System. She specializes in organizational initiatives. A clinical therapist certified in cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy, she also has extensive experience in Critical Incident Stress Management and consultation. Swan has been vice president of the Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAPA), Northeast Ohio Chapter, 2004-2006.

Janet Schiavoni, Manager
Account Services

The high quality of our account management team and processes are a direct result of Janet's 25 years with the Center for Families and Children, more than 15 of them with Ease@Work. Her professional experience in early childcare is extensive and has been extended to managing our dependent care program. In addition to co-chairing the EAPA Cleveland chapter work/life committee, she is a member and past vice president of the Cleveland Association for the Education of Young Children (CAEYC). Janet has also served on the State of Ohio committee to create awareness of the impact of childcare issues on Ohio businesses.

Stephanie Patek
Account Services Representative

Equipped with a BS in organizational behavior and PHR certification, Stephanie has worked for the Center for Families and Children since 2005, responding to the needs of many clients under contract with EASE@Work. For seven years before Ease@Work, she was a human resource generalist for a large, national manufacturer, focusing on staffing, benefits, payroll and policy. Stephanie is an active member of the International Public Management Association for Human Resources (IPMA-HR), Cleveland Chapter.

Debbie Hershfield, LISW, Market Manager
Akron Office

With more than 21 years experience in behavioral health, Debbie has spent 18 of those years working in the employee assistance field. Throughout her career, she has pursued a double focus as a clinical provider specializing in chemical dependency and as an accounts and operations manager. Debbie has extensive experience in Drug Free Workplace training, consultation and evaluation, as well as Critical Incident Management services.

Amber Vanwy-Hughes, Market Manager
Central Ohio

Managing the Central Ohio market since 2006, Amber backs her commitment to client partnership with 10 years of business-to-consumer experience in account and project management, client, vendor and sponsor relations, marketing and advertising. She is an active member of the Central Ohio chapter of the Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAPA) and of the Human Resource Association of Central Ohio (HRACO), where she serves on three committees.


	Solutions for Managers Issue Resolution EAP Account Services Training Prevention Crisis Management Drug-Free Workplace Organizational Development ROI Analysis Solutions for Employees Assessment/Counseling Child Care Resources Elder Care Resources Legal Services Financial Services Wellness Programs Online Access About Ease@Work About Us Leadership Team Contact Us Resources@Ease Ease@Work Leadership Team Deborah Hume, Vice President Business Development and EASE@Work With an extensive background in human resource management and health insurance, Debbie applies more than 20 years experience to directing the operations of Ease@Work, the regional employee assistance division of the Center for Families and Children. Under her leadership since 2002, the EAP has tripled its growth and has opened two additional offices in Ohio. Debbie serves on the Strongsville School District strategic planning committee and is a member of the Northern Ohio Human Resource Planning Society. Swan Khanna-Salehi, MSSA, LISW, LICDC, SAP, Manager Clinical Operations Bringing to Ease@Work a unique background in clinical behavioral health, criminal justice, and social work management in the field of employee assistance since 1991, Swan capitalizes on her experience in EAP services for two world renowned healthcare institutions, Cleveland Clinic Health System and University Hospitals Health System. She specializes in organizational initiatives. A clinical therapist certified in cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy, she also has extensive experience in Critical Incident Stress Management and consultation. Swan has been vice president of the Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAPA), Northeast Ohio Chapter, 2004-2006. Janet Schiavoni, Manager Account Services The high quality of our account management team and processes are a direct result of Janet's 25 years with the Center for Families and Children, more than 15 of them with Ease@Work. Her professional experience in early childcare is extensive and has been extended to managing our dependent care program. In addition to co-chairing the EAPA Cleveland chapter work/life committee, she is a member and past vice president of the Cleveland Association for the Education of Young Children (CAEYC). Janet has also served on the State of Ohio committee to create awareness of the impact of childcare issues on Ohio businesses. Stephanie Patek Account Services Representative Equipped with a BS in organizational behavior and PHR certification, Stephanie has worked for the Center for Families and Children since 2005, responding to the needs of many clients under contract with EASE@Work. For seven years before Ease@Work, she was a human resource generalist for a large, national manufacturer, focusing on staffing, benefits, payroll and policy. Stephanie is an active member of the International Public Management Association for Human Resources (IPMA-HR), Cleveland Chapter. Debbie Hershfield, LISW, Market Manager Akron Office With more than 21 years experience in behavioral health, Debbie has spent 18 of those years working in the employee assistance field. Throughout her career, she has pursued a double focus as a clinical provider specializing in chemical dependency and as an accounts and operations manager. Debbie has extensive experience in Drug Free Workplace training, consultation and evaluation, as well as Critical Incident Management services. Amber Vanwy-Hughes, Market Manager Central Ohio Managing the Central Ohio market since 2006, Amber backs her commitment to client partnership with 10 years of business-to-consumer experience in account and project management, client, vendor and sponsor relations, marketing and advertising. She is an active member of the Central Ohio chapter of the Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAPA) and of the Human Resource Association of Central Ohio (HRACO), where she serves on three committees.