Management Team
Morgan Gibson, LISW-S, MSW, LICDC - President & CEO
Ms. Gibson received her Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice and Sociology from The Ohio State University and her Master’s in Social Work at the University of Cincinnati. Ms. Gibson has worked with First Step Home for over ten years. She has experience in treatment of substance use and mental health disorders.
Jane Benefiel - Director of Finance
Jane Benefiel has served at First Step Home since 2018. She began as a Financial Assistant working into her current role as Director of Finance. Ms. Benefiel has over 25 years developing and implementing strategic and tactical financial goals in the manufacturing or nonprofit industries. Prior to First Step Home, she served as an Accounting Supervisor serving as the functional leader for the company’s financials while managing and supervising the accounts payable team.
DeeAnn Camp - Director of Regulatory Compliance
DeeAnn Camp joined First Step Home in June of 2016. Ms. Camp began her career working as a case manager in a homeless shelter for women and children. This work sparked her passion to continue to focus on helping women and children with limited resources. She previously served as Director of Head Start at Cincinnati Union Bethel for 11 years. In addition, she worked as the Women’s Halfway House Manager at Talbert House. Ms. Camp also has experience in child welfare, and other leadership roles in the nonprofit arena. She holds a Master of Education degree from Xavier University.
Cindy Fischer - Director of Human Resources
Cindy Fischer, Director of Human Resources, has served at First Step Home Since 2006. Prior to her tenure at First Step Home, she served as the Human Resources Manager for Continental PET Technologies for 14 years. Ms. Fischer has an extensive human resource background in non-profit organizations.