Executive Leadership Team
Bernie Kerrigan has served as President & CEO of Achievement Centers for Children (ACC) since May 2021. She joined ACC from First Year Cleveland, where she had served as the inaugural Executive Director since 2016. In that role, Bernie forged broad community partnerships and developed a unified strategy with the goal of reducing infant deaths and racial disparities.
Bernie’s decades of nonprofit leadership roles also include serving as Chief Talent Officer and Chief Operating Officer for the Centers for Families in Children, Vice President of Community Investment at United Way of Greater Cleveland, and Executive Director of United Way Services of Geauga County. She began her career as a medical and perinatal social worker at University Hospitals.
Bernie is the proud mother of two foster-to-adopt children, Emma and Kiara. In her spare time, she enjoys walking their Bernese Mountain dog, Roxie, and rooting for all Cleveland sports teams.
Rachel Leuthaeuser joined Achievement Centers for Children in 2002 as the Quality Assurance Manager. She has held various positions within ACC and was promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer in August 2026.
Prior to coming to ACC, she worked as nonprofit social worker throughout Cleveland for several years and started her career at Lorain County Jobs and Family Services. Rachel holds a bachelor’s degree from Kent State University, her MBA from Ashland University, and is a licensed social worker. Rachel believes her social work and business background enable her to fully support ACC’s mission with both heart and head.
Rachel is a native of Wisconsin, but has lived much of her adult life in Ohio. Outside of work, Rachel enjoys spending time with her husband, Neil, and her adult children, Mara and Adelaide. Her other favorite things include finding laughter whenever possible and reading a good mystery.
Hunter Wilson, JM, sHRBP, joined Achievement Centers for Children as Chief Human Resources Officer in October 2025 and was promoted to Chief Administrative Officer in August 2026. With over a decade of HR experience, he has led large-scale people and culture strategies across healthcare, manufacturing, and international markets.
Most recently, he served as Director of Human Resources and Chief of Staff- Americas at Beko US, where he guided multi-country operations, organizational transformation, and board-level workforce planning. He previously held HR roles with Akron Children’s Hospital, Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio, and UPS Supply Chain Solutions, advancing compliance, HR strategy, and talent development.
Hunter holds a Master of Science in Jurisprudence from Hodges University and a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Pennsylvania State University. He also holds a Strategic HR Business Partner (sHRBP) certification from the Human Capital Institute.
Debbie Rodriguez joined Achievement Centers for Children in January, 2024 as Chief Development and Marketing Officer and transitioned to Chief Capital Campaign Officer in August 2026. Debbie has spent decades in executive leadership roles in health and human service non-profits, both in Cleveland, OH and San Diego, CA.
In Cleveland, Debbie served as the VP of Programs, Services, and Strategic Planning at the Center for Families and Children, (now The Centers), as the Director of Community Planning at the Jewish Federation of Cleveland, and as both Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer at Recovery Resources. In San Diego, she was the Chief Advancement Officer at Jewish Family Service of San Diego, and was Director of Development & Community Relations at both the Gillispie School and Friendship Circle San Diego.
Debbie is the proud mom of two adult sons and their growing families – and is thrilled to be first-time Gramma to granddaughter, Maria Rose. Bichon-Poodle, Lulu, rounds out the family.
Vicky Snyder joined ACC in October 2024, bringing over 30 years of senior executive experience from her tenure at the Cleveland Clinic, where she served as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer. In these roles, she played a pivotal part in the integration of Medina Hospital and the successful opening of Mentor Hospital. Vicky was an active Board Member involved with the Medina Hospital Foundation, contributing to its philanthropic initiatives.
She and her husband, Dean, reside in North Royalton with their daughter, Angela.
In her free time, Vicky enjoys reading and spending quality time with her family.
Scott Matson is an IT Professional with over 20 years of experience. He received his Bachelor’s in Computer Science from Ohio University and has been with Achievement Centers for Children for 15 years. Scott enjoys managing technical projects of all sizes and providing IT solutions that meet the needs of ACC’s clients and staff.
Scott lives in Cleveland’s South suburbs with his wife and two daughters.
Danielle Muckley joined Achievement Centers for Children in November 2025, bringing more than 17 years of experience leading fundraising, marketing, and external affairs across higher education and national nonprofit organizations. She previously held leadership roles at Kent State University, guiding corporate partnerships and major gift initiatives for the College of Aeronautics and Engineering. Nationally, Danielle served as National Director of Philanthropy at Children’s Literacy Initiative and Director of Corporate Partnerships at Thrive Scholars, and held development roles with the American Red Cross and Canine Companions for Independence.
A relationship-driven leader, Danielle is passionate about connecting purpose and potential to advance mission and impact. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Craig, her sons Tony and Steve, stepchildren Conner and Kaiden, and their dogs Daisy and Mason, often exploring new places and creating adventures together.
Dr. Michael Shoaf is a retired PreK-12 superintendent with 20 years of superintendent experience, including 18 years leading the Rocky River City School District, and was named the 2025 Ohio BASA Superintendent of the Year. Over a 33-year career in education, Shoaf built a reputation for fiscal discipline, community partnership, and steady, transparent leadership through every level of district administration – from teacher and principal to assistant superintendent and superintendent.
Since 2009, Dr. Shoaf has served as an adjunct instructor at Cleveland State University and as graduate faculty since 2016, teaching school business management and facilities to aspiring superintendents in the Superintendent Licensure Program. He has supported NCTA as a consultant since April 2026.
Dr. Shoaf holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from Youngstown State University, an Educational Specialist degree from Kent State University, and a Master of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Education from The Ohio State University. Dr. Shoaf and his wife, Lisa, have a son and a daughter, both grown, and live in Rocky River.