Meet Our Team

Julie Hartzler

Founding Executive Director

Julie graduated from Muskingum University in 2003 with a B.A. in Business Administration. After having a daughter born with Spina Bifida, Julie transitioned from a career in marketing to become a Registered Nurse and work in the healthcare field. After seven years of working as a nurse, Julie went back to school to complete her M.B.A. in Healthcare Administration. Through life experiences with her daughter, and her medical background, Julie's passion to advocate for individuals with Physical Disabilities continued to grow, which lead to the start of IncludeAbility.

Jenny Gerrick

Chief Development Officer

Jenny graduated from Kent State University in 2000 with a BA in therapeutic recreation and leisure studies. She went on to work with Alzheimer’s and dementia individuals and families for the next 15 years. Jenny worked as a program Director, a support group facilitator, as well as a fundraising and marketing director in long term care. She has always had a heart and calling to help others!

After Jenny suffered an injury in late 2018, IncludeAbility found her, and now Jenny has a new found drive and passion for advocating for and empowering those with physical disabilities. Jenny feels very blessed to be a part of this amazing new nonprofit, IncludeAbility!

“Join us, gather around and get ready, because we are

Better Together!” Jenny Gerrick