Board of Directors

With years of experience in business development and organizational leadership, Isaac is known for turning vision into action. A natural connector, he thrives on bringing people together to collaborate, innovate, and create meaningful change in the Toledo community. As Board President, he channels that passion into fostering growth, creativity, and compassion — helping to advance the organization's mission of hope and healing.

Since 2018 he has worked with Aflac, helping individuals and businesses prepare for the financial impact of medical events. Growing up in Clyde, Ohio during "The Cancer Cluster," Isaac saw firsthand how illness can devastate families — shaping his commitment to protecting others and his belief in Tina's vision for Butterflies 15.

Moving to Toledo 12 years ago, Valerie saw it as a brief stop — but quickly fell in love with the city's resurgence, vibrant community, and melting pot of people. She's now one of Toledo's strongest advocates and proudly calls the 419 home. Valerie volunteers with numerous local organizations, serving on boards and committees representing a multitude of service areas in Lucas County. She lives in Sylvania with her son Wil and his guinea pig, Snowball.

Nikole Landrum is a former Defiance resident, proud wife, and hardworking entrepreneur who loves helping people and building meaningful relationships. She owns a cleaning business and also works in the beauty industry. Nikole is passionate about growth, serving her community, and creating opportunities for herself and others.

John is a passionate team member with an aptitude for strategic organization and team development. He began his career in client accounting in 2022 and launched his own outsourced accounting firm in 2024, providing financial services to a variety of clients including multiple nonprofits. Prior to accounting, John served as a pastor at Anchor Church in Sylvania from 2019–2023, where he was music director and focused on leadership development. He lives in Sylvania with his wife Haley, son John V ("JV"), and daughter Lucy.

Will serves as Fundraising Chair with a strong commitment to advancing the mission and long-term impact of the organization. An Ohio native who recently relocated to Michigan, he lives with his wife Melissa and their children, Maggie and Bennett. Will brings years of team management experience, with a proven ability to build collaborative, high-performing groups and drive meaningful results. Known for his strategic mindset and people-first leadership style, he is passionate about strengthening community partnerships, expanding fundraising opportunities, and developing sustainable initiatives that position Butterflies 15 for continued growth and success.