John T. Dellick
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Executive leader with extensive experience at The Resiliency Network, successfully driving statewide youth peer support initiatives. Demonstrated expertise in program leadership and coalition development, resulting in a 25% increase in youth engagement through innovative digital solutions. Committed advocate for systems change, mentoring youth and influencing policy for lasting impact.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co-Executive Director / Co-Founder
The Resiliency Network
Columbus, OH
07.2024 - Current
- Directed statewide nonprofit to enhance access to youth-led peer support in mental health, juvenile justice, housing, and education.
- Established capacity for Ohio’s Certified Youth Peer Support workforce through eight-hour pre-certification training and mentorship.
- Maintained professional peer support network providing certified youth with CEU-eligible trainings and advocacy opportunities.
- Partnered with Ohio Department of Youth Services to deliver peer support career exploration and certification training for incarcerated youth.
- Served as implementation partner under Ohio’s Competitive RECLAIM Credible Messenger grant, offering career pathways for justice-involved youth across multiple counties.
- Launched multi-agency coalition of youth-serving organizations to improve service coordination and reduce service duplication.
- Collaborated with leaders to integrate lived experience into funding decisions, training standards, and youth programming.
- Delivered over 15 presentations at state and national events to promote policy and best practices in youth engagement.
Managing Partner
JTD Company Ltd.
Youngstown, OH
09.2021 - Current
- Leads a consulting and technology firm focused on expanding peer support access through digital innovation, workforce development, and systems-level strategy.
- Developed and launched Share+Solve, a HIPAA-compliant mobile platform for secure peer support communication, goal tracking, supervision, and resource sharing.
- Supports agencies across Ohio in integrating digital tools into service delivery, resulting in improved outcomes and a 25% increase in youth engagement.
- Provides consulting on peer workforce development, reentry support, and tech-enabled behavioral health strategies.
- Partnered with statewide stakeholders to design and facilitate the Youth and Young Adult Subcommittee of the Ohio Community Recovery Support Planning Council (OCRSPC).
- Serves on the Ohio Department of Youth Services’ Juvenile Reintegration and Advisory Committee, advising on peer-led reentry strategies for justice-involved youth.
Young Adult Advisory Board Member
Implementation Science and Practice Advances Research Center (iSPARC)
Worcester, MA
09.2021 - 05.2025
- Advised UMass Chan Medical School researchers on making mental health studies more accessible to young adult audiences with lived experience.
- Reviewed and co-developed research dissemination products, increasing youth engagement and cultural responsiveness.
- Supported research projects addressing employment, education, and recovery outcomes for system-involved young adults.
Program Manager
Youth MOVE Ohio
Columbus, OH
10.2018 - 07.2024
- Led statewide strategic planning and implementation to embed youth peer support into Ohio’s behavioral health, juvenile justice, and child welfare systems.
- Directed training and workforce development efforts to grow the state’s certified youth peer support workforce.
- Co-developed Ohio’s Certified Youth Peer Support curriculum in collaboration with Youth MOVE team members and statewide partners.
- Served as co-chair of the Ohio Interagency Council for Youth, shaping policy and systems coordination efforts.
- Facilitated training and presentations to educate providers and policymakers on youth-led support models.
- Provided mentorship, systems navigation, and leadership development for transition-age youth.
Youth Consultant, CONNECTED Initiative
National Council for Mental Wellbeing
Washington, DC
12.2018 - 03.2021
- Mentored a national cohort of youth leaders across five pilot sites through the CONNECTED initiative.
- Supported community-driven strategies to reduce youth suicide, anxiety, and depression in underserved areas.
- Co-facilitated trainings and contributed to national events, including SAMHSA’s Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day and NatCon19.
- Collaborated with partners to develop culturally responsive and youth-led mental health strategies.
Youth Peer Support Specialist
Alta Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.
Youngstown, OH
10.2017 - 11.2019
- Delivered peer support and mentorship to over 100 youth annually, promoting wellness and self-advocacy.
- Developed and facilitated peer-led support groups and resiliency workshops.
- Helped design one of the region’s early youth peer support frameworks within a behavioral health setting.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Business Administration and Management
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH07.2024
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Business Administration
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH05.2022
Associate of Applied Business - Business Administration and Management
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, OH12.2018
Skills
- Program leadership and strategic planning
- Partnership and coalition development
- Systems change and navigation
- Youth engagement and mentorship
- Policy influence and advocacy
- Curriculum co-design and collaboration
- Team leadership and facilitation
Certification
- Certified Peer Supporter (Adult)
- Certified Youth Peer Supporter (CYPS)
- CYPS Train-the-Trainer
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Mental Health First Aid
- Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities (SFSC)
Leadership Experience
- Treasurer, Board of Directors, Youth MOVE National, 2021-06-01, Present, Provides financial leadership, strategic oversight, and board development support for a national youth-led organization.
- Advisory Board Member, Assuaged Foundation, 2024-10-01, Present, Guides youth engagement and community-driven strategies in public health innovation.
- Co-Chair, Ohio Interagency Council for Youth, 2022-01-01, 2024-01-01, Led statewide interagency collaboration focused on improving outcomes for transition-age youth.
- Member, Ohio Department of Youth Services Juvenile Reintegration and Advisory Committee, 2023-01-01, Present, Advises on peer-based reentry planning and justice system reform.
- Member, Ohio Community Recovery Support Planning Council (OCRSPC), 2021-01-01, Present, Co-created and facilitates the Council’s Youth and Young Adult Subcommittee to center lived experience in state behavioral health planning.
Skills
Program Leadership, Strategic Planning, Partnership Development, Systems Change, Youth Engagement, Policy Influence, Public Speaking, Curriculum Co-Design, Cross-System Collaboration, Team Leadership, Advisory Council Facilitation, Coalition Building, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Share+Solve (HIPAA-Compliant Platform), Slack, Virtual Facilitation Tools
Accomplishments
- 2023 Advocate of the Year Award from The Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities
Timeline
Co-Executive Director / Co-Founder
The Resiliency Network
07.2024 - Current
Managing Partner
JTD Company Ltd.
09.2021 - Current
Young Adult Advisory Board Member
Implementation Science and Practice Advances Research Center (iSPARC)
09.2021 - 05.2025
Youth Consultant, CONNECTED Initiative
National Council for Mental Wellbeing
12.2018 - 03.2021
Program Manager
Youth MOVE Ohio
10.2018 - 07.2024
Youth Peer Support Specialist
Alta Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.
10.2017 - 11.2019
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Business Administration and Management
Cleveland State University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Business Administration
Cleveland State University
Associate of Applied Business - Business Administration and Management
Eastern Gateway Community College