MEET THE MENTOR MOMS
These women have successfully completed raising preschoolers, and they take the time to invest in and encourage those of us still in the thick of early motherhood. They offer wisdom and perspective during these exhausting days and long nights. Read on to learn a little bit about each one of them.
Trust us, you'll like them. They're pretty great!
JEAN BALATA
Table Name: Foxtrot
Hello, I'm Jean. I have been a Mentor Mom for a number of years, and am a former preschool teacher. My husband Jim and I have been married for over 38 years. We have four adult children, and two grandchildren.
JAN DOSEN
Table Name: Merengue
My name is Jan Dosen and I have been married to my husband and high school sweetheart Dave Dosen for almost 35 years. We live in Brecksville, have three older children and one grandchild. Our oldest daughter is married and living in Cincinnati with her husband of 8 years. They recently adopted a baby boy (Luke) in June, so I am now Grammy D.D. I have another daughter in Columbus, and my son Ken recently bought a house in Lyndhurst. We did own a condo in Florida for 10 years, but sold it in April. God knew we were going to be busy with a grandchild, so He got us ready…God is good!
I enjoy working out, golfing, reading and walking my dog.
THEA DOMZALSKI
Table Name: Mentor Mom Supervisor
I have been married to my husband Larry since 1985. I am the mother of eight children, four daughters and four sons. I'm also a grandmother to fourteen (seven grandsons, six granddaughters, one grandson-in-law). I also have one great-grandson. I enjoy good coffee, audiobooks, and spending time with my wonderful family.
GAIL DOUGLAS
Table Name: Lindy Hop
I am married to Wayne who I met at Kent State University where we both majored in Computer Science. We have one daughter and a son-in-law, who have blessed us with 3 grandsons. We also have an extended family that God has connected us with from El Salvador and China. I enjoy reading, hiking and spending time with family and friends. My heart is to disciple women and couples to know that the God who is able to save is also able to heal their broken hearts, bind up their wounds and set them free from the lies that keep them in darkness (Isaiah 61:1)
NADINE JAMISON
Table Name: Jitterbug
I’m Nadine Jamison, I’ve been in the Cleveland Ohio area for almost 5 years now. I have moved across country a few times now and finding a church family has always been key to feeling at home in a new state. I’m one of those crazy moms building an in home business so that I can center my life around my priorities. I have a degree in business with a concentration in marketing. My children are nearly 16 “YIKES” and 12, both Boys. I’ve been married for 13 years, to my husband Steve. I’m incredibly passionate about teaching other women what I’ve learned about living life in balance. Finding connections with other women, and giving themselves grace are key. I believe that when a woman finds value in herself she sends a ripple effect to all those around her. Understanding that her value is a gift from God and that she is treasured by him unlocks her potential to thrive as a wife, mother, sister, and friend. I am blessed to remind her of that value, pray over her, and simply encourage her through Momtourage.
GWENDOLYN LIEDERBACH
Table Name: Tango
Hello, my name is Gwendolyn Liederbach and I am excited to say that this is my 7th year as a mentor mom. When it comes to promoting worship, helping others be successful, and being a loving and motivated mother and wife, my heart leads the way.
I have been married to my wonderful and dedicated husband Erik for more than 20 beautiful years and in those years we have been blessed with three amazing and vivacious daughters, a son-in-law, and precious grandson!
I enjoy relaxing to a good book, the elegance of fine art, and an occasional espresso from Starbucks with good company. With all said and done, my husband, three daughters, and my precious grandson, as well as my love for the Lord give me the power and passion to show others that God’s blessings come in all ways, shapes, and forms.
Kelly Garcia
Table Name: Jive
My name is Kelly Garcia, and I am the Pastoral Assistant for Care, Connections & Invite as well as the Reception Manager at Cuyahoga Valley Church. In this role I get to work in many areas to help the members of our church. I have also been an Occupational Therapist for over 25 years. As an OT I have traveled the US writing protocols for ICU and developing Occupational Therapy Assistant programs for Accreditation. As a single mom, outside of work I keep busy with my 11 year old twins. Both love school, to read, sports, and playing outside with their friends. They also serve as staff volunteers here at CVC.
DENISE PETEK
Table Name: Quickstep
I have been married to Tom for over 30 years. We have four adult children plus a daughter who was added to our family seventeen years ago after the loss of her mother as a teenager. In the past three years we have had the blessing of six grandchildren added to the Petek Clan.
I have served as the Children’s Minister at CVC for the past 17 years. My passion in ministry is to serve families by equipping parents to spiritually lead, and children to love the Lord, His word, and have fun at church!
Janessa LaFontaine
Table Name: Country 2 Step
Bio Coming Soon!
Bettina Kawczak
Table Name: Cha Cha
Bio Coming Soon!
THERESA RAFFIN
Table Name: Boogie Woogie
My name is Theresa Raffin, I've been married to Dante, my high school sweetheart, for over 30 years and we have 5 amazing sons. Our oldest is married and thriving! Our second oldest is a cardiac icu nurse in Orlando, our middle son is in the US Navy, our forth son just joined the Air Force and our youngest son is a freshman. We are a baseball, lacrosse, rugby and now military family. Because of Jesus, I choose to live life to the fullest and make a difference along the way. Welcome to MOMtourage!
TRACI SCHIMPF
Table Name: Waltz
My name is Traci Schimpf. My husband Matt and I have been married for 26 years and we have two children. Madelyn recently moved to Chicago in 2020 to work for BD, a medical technology company, and my son Luke is studying at Bowling Green State University. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Bowling Green State University and I currently work as the Administrative Assistant for the Community Life Team at CVC. I love spending time with my family, boating, and playing tennis! My heart is to serve others and encourage them to get involved in community with other believers to grow in their faith, knowledge and love of God.
LAURIE WEISER
Table Name: Hustle
Hello there, I'm Laurie Weiser. My high school sweetheart, Dave, and I have been married since 1998. We have three daughters. The oldest, Abbey, is a freshman at The Ohio State University studying Health Sciences. Hailey, our middle, is a sophomore in high school and cheers on the Varsity Football squad. Our youngest, Whitney, is a sixth grader in middle school. Our two youngest dance competitively. I work at CVC a few days a week. To me, the biblical model of MOMtourage lies in the generational linking where each generation can add value to the other. The fellowship proves to be one of the best features of MOMtourage!