MEET our Team

Jillian Vincent

Team Lead

Jillian serves on our paid staff as our team lead. She has enjoyed writing and teaching with DWITW since 2016. She is always thrilled to open the Bible with the women we serve. Jillian is a wife to Tim and “boy mom” to three sons. She takes great joy in nurturing the spiritual daughters in her life through Dayton Women in the Word.

Jillian’s favorite Bible passage is 2 Corinthians 12:9-10: “He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.”

jillian@daytonwomenintheword.com

Anna collier

Communications Lead

Anna (said ‘Ana’) serves on our staff as communications lead. Anna & her family have been blessed by DWITW events and the women of the DWITW team for years. Now, she is thrilled to be a part of the team! Anna is passionate about learning and growing in the Word of God and encouraging others to seek the Lord through His Word & through worship and prayer. In Him is LIFE & fullness of joy! Anna is wife to Kris & is a homeschooling mom to six children on earth and to Johnny and two others already with Jesus. Outside of DWITW, Anna serves as a birth and bereavement doula, walking with families in their most vulnerable, sacred moments. Anna has also directed a Christian homeschool musical theater group for the past 18 years and coaches students in acting, singing, and public speaking. She is passionate about worship and helps lead worship in her church home and at other various ministry events. 

Anna’s “life verse” is Psalm 51:12: “Restore unto me the joy of Thy Salvation & uphold me with Thy Free Spirit.” Her favorite Bible passage seems to change in the changing seasons of life but one that sticks for Anna is Psalm 46 especially these verses - “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the seas, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Be still and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!”

anna@daytonwomenintheword.com

Amanda Saliba

OperationS lead

Amanda serves on our paid staff as our operations lead. She started serving with DWITW in 2020 as our finance director and then served on our board of directors until she took the operations lead position in 2022. When she is not serving with DWITW, you can find her serving moms in the Dayton area through her non-profit organization Hands for Mom, being the leader for her daughter’s Girl Scout troop, or running. Amanda is a wife to David and a mom to three little children — Charlotte, Desmond and Molly.

Amanda’s favorite Bible passage is Philippians 4:13: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

amanda@daytonwomenintheword.com

Stephanie Grimes

Development lead

Stephanie serves on our paid staff as our developmental lead. She began serving with DWITW in 2026. She loves attending Open Bible Night and any DWITW event she can. Stephanie loves comparing Scripture versions, underlining what stands out to her, and has over 2,000 notes in her phone. She has been married to her husband, Stephen, for going on 25 years, and she is a mother to Alexis, Elizabeth, Esmay, Eastin, and Ari, with 3 grandchildren, August, Elias, and one due in June. When Stephanie is not at DWITW or with her family, she leads a Bible-based program for students, builds community partnerships, and develops training, curriculum, and events that encourage students to grow in their faith and live out biblical truth.

She has also served for over a decade at Ohio Christian University as a professor and was a lead affiliate for 12 years until the position was dissolved. With a strong background in media, marketing, and storytelling, Stephanie has used graphic design, video, photography, and digital outreach to strengthen ministry impact and inspire engagement. Her professional journey spans leadership roles across nonprofit, educational, business, and creative sectors, where she has built teams, guided vision, and developed programs rooted in service and mission. Above all, Stephanie is passionate about seeing lives transformed through the Word of God and helping women and youth discover their calling and purpose in Christ. Outside of her professional roles, Stephanie is a published writer and artist, an award-winning photographer, and a creative leader in theater and visual storytelling. Whether teaching, mentoring, or creating, Stephanie’s heart is to glorify God and equip women and youth to thrive in faith and life.

Stephanie’s “life verse” and favorite Scripture passages are Philippians 4:8 NIV: “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” As well as 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 NIV: “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” Both scriptures beautifully reflect her heart for discipleship, leadership, and trusting God’s guidance in every season.

stephanie@daytonwomenintheword.com

Bri Marino

tools intensive Lead

Bri serves on our paid staff as our Tools Intensive lead. She loved the first DWITW event she attended so much that she soon after started volunteering with them in 2023. Bri has a passion for writing and stories, and she loves creating art with God's Word. If she's not serving at DWITW, you can probably find her crafting or reading. Bri is wife to Jacob and fur mama to Molly.

Bri’s favorite Bible passage is Romans 11:36 - "For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen."

bri@daytonwomenintheword.com

Alecia Rohrer

SUmmer STudy Lead

Alecia serves on our paid staff as our Summer Study lead. Women’s Bible studies have had a special place in her heart for years, and she is deeply passionate about women knowing and loving the Lord more deeply through knowing and loving His Word. As a former English teacher, she is so grateful for the privilege of helping write Bible studies and empowering teachers to lead Dayton women to a greater knowledge of Jesus Christ. When she’s not serving with DWITW, she’s usually reading, working on a jigsaw puzzle, trying a new coffee shop, or hanging out with college students at Cedarville University, where she works as a resident director. Alecia is married to Kyle, her life teammate and travel buddy.

Alecia’s favorite Scripture passage is Exodus 16, God’s faithful provision of manna “sweet like honey” in the wilderness, pointing to Jesus as the TRUE Bread of Life!

alecia@daytonwomenintheword.com

Jennifer bayer

Open Bible night Lead

Jennifer serves on our paid staff as our Open Bible Night lead. She oversees the team that plans for and serves monthly at our Open Bible Night Workshops. She loves to support this vital ministry that empowers and equips women to study their Bibles and then share what they’re learning in various ministry contexts in homes, communities, and churches all over the Dayton area. Jennifer is wife to Mike, mama to grown kids Noah, Eden, and Jonah, and grandma to Abel Oak and Faye Marigold.

Jennifer’s favorite Bible passage is Galatians 6:9 (NLT): “So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.

jennifer@daytonwomenintheword.com

Terry Parsons

St. Vincent study lead

Terry serves on our paid staff as the St. Vincent Pillar Lead. She is a military spouse and mother of two incredible teens. Her greatest privilege and joy is drawing near to the Lord and leading others to know and love Him through His Word.

Her favorite Bible verse is Jeremiah 17:7-8

““But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.””

‭‭terry@daytonwomenintheword.com

Bethany Sibbitt

Board President

Bethany has served with Dayton Women in the word in several ways — from volunteering at events to hosting and coordinating the podcast. She is the deacon of hospitality at her home church. Her vocation allows her to serve students as a professor of pharmacy at Cedarville University as well as serving oncology patients through Kettering Health.

While Bethany holds many titles, one of her favorites is "foster mama," as she comes alongside kids in need in Montgomery County. In her spare time, you can find her playing board games with friends or testing out a new baking recipe in the kitchen.

Bethany’s favorite Scripture passage is Genesis 16, which highlights our Lord's intentionality toward women: Hagar in the wilderness, where we learn that God sees us.

Erika Brubaker

Board Secretary

Erika has served with Dayton Women in the Word since 2019, delighting in every opportunity to gather with women across Dayton and learn over pages of an open Bible. She helps lead women's studies and Sunday worship at her home church and has enjoyed teaching preschool and school-aged children in Bible Study Fellowship since 2011. Erika is married to Tony and mama of four.

Erika's favorite Scripture is Psalm 27:14: "Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; wait, I say, on the Lord!"

Heidi Lenzo

Board Member

Heidi transitioned to board member after serving on our paid staff as our fundraising lead. Heidi has served with DWITW since 2017 in various roles, including the teaching team for summer studies and the Tools Intensive workshop. She is wife to Matthew and mom to four little ones.

Heidi’s favorite Bible passage is Zephaniah 3:16-17: “On that day it shall be said to Jerusalem: ‘Fear not, O Zion; let not your hands grow weak. The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you by his love; He will exult over you with loud singing.’”

Lisa Meiners

Board Member

Lisa Meiners is a Christian speaker, author, Bible study teacher and the founder of Deeper Still Ministries, Her passion is to see believers not only know the truths of God’s Word, but to go “deeper still” by applying and living out these truths in their daily lives. Lisa has authored two Bible studies and two devotionals and has shared the message of God’s truth at events throughout the country. She lives in Beavercreek, Ohio with her husband Dennis. They have two sons and a daughter.

Lisa’s favorite Bible passage is ‭‭Colossians‬ ‭2‬:‭6‬-‭7‬ ‭NLT‬‬: “And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.”

Daisy Dronen

Board Member

Daisy is a bellwether table-gatherer who loves fresh cut flowers and reading. Always reading! She invites women to join her around the table, creating a beautiful space in which to disciple a generation. A few evenings a week she turns in her mom cape for a white coat as a nurse supervisor at a hospital. The Word of God is one of her greatest gifts and has carried her again and again to the heart of the Father.

Daisy was born in Honduras and raised in Texas, but Dayton, Ohio, is home. She loves to travel, spend time in nature, and dream of more dancing opportunities. This year she wants to use her writing to inspire others to find beauty and hope in everyday moments, palpably reminding us that the kingdom breaks in through beauty.

Elizabeth kilby

Board Member

Elizabeth Kilby joined the DWITW Board in 2025. She has been married for 18 years and has 8 kiddos - Grace, Abigail, Levi, Jacob, Isaac, Tim, Faith and Rachel aging from 15-4. Elizabeth works with Harvest Youth Ministries, in which her husband Jim founded, to reach people in Dayton with practical help and the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. Her favorite part about DWITW is walking into the first day of a study and knowing she was surrounded by people who loved the Lord and were glad she was there.

Elizabeth’s favorite Bible passage is 1 Thessalonians 2:8: “Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well. “

Jennifer Riley

Board Treasurer

Jen Riley became a Board Member in 2025 and has been serving with DWITW in the St. Vincent’s Bible Study and writing the Annual Report over the past year. She is passionate about loving people and sharing God’s Word so that others know the joy only the Lord can provide. She and her husband, Jake live in the country surrounded by apple trees and views of sunrises and sunsets. They have 2 adult children.

Jen’s favorite Bible passage is Philippians 2:3-4: “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.”