Nelda graduated from the University of Akron with a degree in Early Childhood Education and a Bachelor degree in Human Services from Grace College. She is currently working on her Master’s Degree in Counseling. She is actively participating at RAHAB Ministries serving trafficked and high risk women and children. Not only that, but she has experience in the Mentoring Program, Board of Directors and Summit County Jail Clergy Team for over 10 years. She received ongoing Trauma informed training and desires to encourage and help improve the lives of women. Nelda has a certificate of completion from the American Association of Christian Counselors in Caring for People God’s Way and Breaking Free courses. She has been a part of counseling women in a Life Group setting for over 20 years. She spent 7 years leading high school girls in a formative life group. Likewise, she specializes in trauma informed care and integration of faith based holistic counseling.  She married Joe in 1994.  They have 4 adult children and a grandson.  They have attended Grace Church Bath campus since 2006.