My name is Sparkle Ricks and I have a career back ground in corrections. In 2013 I obtained my bachelors degree in Criminal Sociology/Law Enforcement from The University of Akron. In 2019 I obtained my degree from Grand Canyon University in Business Administration/Human Resource Management. I have been employed with Oriana House Inc. 11 years as of know as well as completed an internship with Oriana in 2013. I started off as an Resident Supervisor, then was promoted to a Cognitive Skills Specialist, and then Cognitive Behavioral Coordinator. The work we do in our department helps clients set the foundation to begin changing their thinking to reduce recidivisms.

Working for a non-profit organization, I wish to gain from serving the board connections that can help serve my employer and the client population we serve. We all work hard everyday to try to make a difference by providing our clients with tools and resources they need to be successful in life. As well as to increase the visibility of women serving on the boards who have a lot in common.