YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries announced the appointment of Kriss Richey‑Wolford and Heather McCowin to its board of directors.
Richey‑Wolford has more than 20 years of experience in health care and behavioral health. She spent 22 years in radiology and X‑ray services at Akron Children’s Hospital and serves with Alta Behavioral Healthcare. Since 2016, she has also been a family advocate for children with mental health and developmental disabilities, working to improve access to resources and support for families across the region.
McCowin serves as chief nursing officer at Mercy Health – St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, where she provides executive leadership for nursing operations and patient care strategy. She began her career as a registered nurse in emergency services and has advanced into senior leadership roles overseeing complex systems and large clinical teams.
“We are honored to welcome Kriss and Heather to our board of directors,” said Shelley Murray, CEO of Goodwill. “Each brings valuable experience, thoughtful leadership and a deep commitment to helping individuals and communities move forward. Their service will help us continue building pathways to opportunity and expand the impact of our work across the communities we serve.”