Our Team

Specialties:

Facilitation

Organizational Development

Strategic Planning

Succession Planning

Merger & Acquisition

Executive Search

Change Management

Continuous Quality Improvement

Psychometric Testing

System Transformation

Executive Coaching

Team Coaching

Strategic Human Resource Management

Accreditation Preparation

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Experience:

Stacy Sufka has over twenty-five years of experience in behavioral healthcare serving in various clinical, administrative, and consulting roles. Throughout her career, Stacy has also managed large multisystem projects, including a multi-year high-impact prevention project between an FQHC and two community-based organizations funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Stacy is also an accreditation surveyor for CARF International who holds a Specialization in Strategy from Harvard Business School. Before launching Gladegy, she served as the Chief Strategy and People Officer at a large nonprofit organization serving those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In this role, she oversaw strategic planning and execution, human resources, continuous quality and performance improvement, business intelligence, organizational learning, marketing, communication and development.

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Licenses and Certifications:

Specialization in Strategy

Organizational Development Certified Professional (ODCP)

Certified Master Facilitator

ICF Certified Professional Coach (PCC)

Board Certified Executive Coach (BCC)

Certified Diversity Executive (CDE)

Genos Emotional Intelligence Practitioner

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB)

ProfileXT  

Checkpoint 360  

Certified Fundraising Professional (CFP)

Senior Professional of Human Resources (SPHR)

SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)

Certified HIPAA Privacy and Security Expert (CHPSE)

Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP)

Prosci Certified Change Practitioner and Train-the-Trainer

Certified Meyers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Practitioner

Certified DiSC Practitioner  

Birkman Certified Professional (BCP)

Certified Training and Development Professional

Certified Kaizen Leader

Certified NIATx Change Leader

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Specialties:

Organization Development

Project Management

Accreditation and Certifications

Continuous Quality Improvement

Financial Management

Corporate Policy  

Corporate Compliance

Facilitation

Coaching

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Experience:

Brian holds a Master’s degree of Business Administration from Cleveland State University where he studied financial management, financial policies, mathematical models for financial analysis, integrative business strategies, management of innovation & technology, and financial accounting. For the last decade, Brian has managed strategic projects and serves as an accomplished strategic project manager, facilitator, trainer, and data-informed continuous quality and performance improvement leader. In 2015, he served on the ANCOR Emerging Leaders Committee, the Developmental Disabilities national resource advocacy network. When not helping others reach their goals, Brian enjoys time in Northeast Ohio with his family and friends.

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Certifications:

Kaizen

HIPAA Privacy Officer

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Specialties:

‍Strategic Human Resource Leadership
Talent Acquisition and Executive Search
Succession Planning and Leadership Development
Mergers & Acquisitions Integration
HR Operations and HRIS Optimization
Performance Management and Culture Building
Employee Relations and Regulatory Compliance
Global Mobility and Workforce Integration

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Experience:

‍Nikki Jablonski is a results-oriented Senior Vice President and Human Resources Director with more than 20 years of strategic and operational HR experience across multiple industries. Known as a visionary leader and trusted advisor, she excels at aligning human capital strategies with enterprise goals to elevate engagement, retention, and organizational performance.

At Bellwether Enterprise, Nikki led enterprise-wide talent initiatives and HR operations, driving the design and implementation of talent acquisition, succession planning, and performance management frameworks that strengthened organizational capability. Her leadership in redesigning performance processes resulted in a measurable increase in annual review completion rates.

At PNC, Nikki progressed through leadership roles with increasing scope, overseeing HR operations for both domestic and international employee populations. Her portfolio included mobility and relocation programs, recruitment outsourcing solutions across business lines, and direct involvement in complex corporate transitions, including divestitures and acquisitions. Nikki’s strategic influence ensured continuity of operations, compliance adherence, and effective workforce integration during periods of change.

Nikki’s approach blends strategic insight with operational rigor, enabling seamless execution of high-impact HR solutions in fast-paced environments.

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Credentials & Professional Affiliations:

‍Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, and Organizational Development - Cleveland State University
Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
Active Member, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Board Member, Cleveland State University College of Business Advisory Committee
Board Member, City of Willowick Recreation Board

Nikki’s broad HR expertise spans strategic planning, M&A integration, employee relations, mobility, and talent management. She continues to inspire and develop leaders and teams through disciplined change management, strategic workforce planning, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

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Charnell’s Specialties

Healthcare Operations Leadership
Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management
Accreditation Readiness and Continuous Survey Preparation
Multi Site Service Delivery and Program Oversight
Care Model Transition and Operational Change Management
Budget Management and Resource Optimization
Quality Improvement and Performance Optimization
Access to Care Strategy and Service Expansion

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Experience

Charnell Smith is an accomplished healthcare executive with more than a decade of progressive leadership experience in care operations, regulatory compliance, and multi site service delivery. Throughout her career, Charnell has developed deep expertise in managing large scale budgets, ensuring accreditation readiness, and successfully transitioning care models to meet evolving industry standards.

Known for enhancing operational performance and improving access to care, Charnell excels at aligning teams with strategic goals and navigating complex, dynamic care environments. She brings a steady, execution focused leadership style that strengthens day to day operations while building the internal discipline required for sustainable growth.

Charnell’s approach blends operational rigor with a commitment to patient and community well being, enabling organizations to advance innovation, quality improvement, and long term stability.

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Credentials & Professional Affiliations

Master of Business Administration

Master of Health Administration

Specialties:

Social Media Marketing

Website Development

Web Content Development  

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Experience:

Maria holds a Master’s degree of Social Science and Administration from Case Western Reserve University and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Independent Social Worker. She has over ten years of social media marketing and web content development experience.

With a keen eye for emerging trends and consumer behavior, Maria stays at the forefront of the ever-evolving social media landscape. She has a knack for identifying opportunities and utilizing data-driven insights to optimize campaigns, maximize reach, and enhance overall brand presence.

When not exercising her creative genius, Maria enjoys time in Atlanta with her cat Sheeba.

Certifications:

Leadership and Management

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