Who
We Are
The Ohio Center for Hope is a non-profit agency that specializes in compassionate, individualized, and life-changing care for anyone struggling with mental illness, addiction, or memory loss. At the Ohio Center for Hope we provide psychiatric care, medication management, respite services, crisis stabilization, and other community-based referrals to those most in need. Our services are completely FREE & insurance is never needed. At the Ohio Center for Hope, we strive to end the stigma around mental health, raise awareness, & empower our patients to live healthy lives.
Are you ready to take the journey towards your own mental health? The wait for quality psychiatric care is over! Make an appointment with our responsive & caring team of highly trained professionals. At the Ohio Center of Hope, No patient is left behind!
Founder & CEO
Dr. Shishuka Malhotra, MD, FAPA
Shishuka Malhotra, MD is Board-Certified in Psychiatry & Neurology. She is the founder and CEO of Neuro-Behavioral Clinical Research, a top 10 CNS research site. Dr. Malhotra has conducted over 600 clinical trials including in-patient and out-patient in her 20 years of experience. In her research career, Dr. Malhotra has helped to put more than 10 medications and therapies on the market. Dr. Malhotra’s passion for research began at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, where she completed her Psychiatric Residency. Her research and pharmacology fellowships were carried out at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Dr. Malhotra has highly published research papers in reputable psychiatric journals. She regularly presents her findings at national and international scientific conferences and meetings. She is frequently asked to provide expertise regarding operations, clinical trial recruitment and design. Dr. Malhotra remains a highly active researcher and a pioneer disrupter in patient advocacy and diversity in clinical trials. With a passion advocating for individuals living with mental illness as well as being committed to increasing diversity in clinical trial participation, Dr. Malhotra serves on many boards for different organizations such as NAMI, The Alzheimer’s Association, a chair member with the The STARR Coalition to help improve diversity & inclusion in clinical trials as well as on the leadership board with CNS Summit.
Because of her passion for patients, Dr. Malhotra created a non-profit organization, Ohio Center for Hope with the initiative to provide free mental health care to patients within the surrounding communities. She founded Ohio Center for Hope with the mission of expanding mental health resources throughout her localities and giving these individuals access to care at no cost. Roughly 7000 patients are treated annually through Ohio Center for Hope.
Meet The Team
Executive Secretary & Legal Counsel
John Rambacher Esq.Â
John Rambacher is Legal Counsel and Executive Secretary for the Ohio Center for Hope. In his own legal practice, John focuses on real estate sales, business planning, and contracting. John Rambacher has significant experience with complex real estate and business organization/transactions (including tax deferred exchanges under Internal Revenue Code Section 1031). John is also a licensed title insurance agent in Ohio. John Rambacher earned his law degree from the University of Akron School of Law where he was the Articles Editor for the Akron Law Review. He is a member of the Ohio State and Stark County Bar. John is a member of the Plain Township, Ohio Zoning Commission, as well as a member of the finance committee at St. Paul Church in North Canton. John resides in Canton, Ohio, with his wife, Lily, having raised four children and being a grandfather of five. He enjoys traveling, hiking and “all sports.”
Executive Vice President
Kamya Malhotra
Growing up in Clinton, Ohio, Kamya has been deeply influenced by her mother's dedication to mental health and memory care. Witnessing her mother's commitment firsthand has instilled in Kamya a profound understanding of the realities facing those seeking mental health and memory care in her community. This understanding has shaped her life perspective and ignited a passion within her to serve others. Currently a high school senior, Kamya is poised to make a positive impact, her journey is fueled by both compassion and a deep-rooted desire to make a difference.
Board of Directors
Keith Hummel
Keith went to the University of Akron and obtained his Bachelor’s of Science in Labor Economics. He wanted to work in the medical field because of his love to take pride in his job and NB-CR is a great place to work. Even though he doesn't directly handle patient care, he knows he's a major a part of our organization that helps people in need and that's what puts a smile on his face.
Keith has 2 young daughters and they take up most of his time. He loves to go down to his father in-laws’ cabin and spend the weekend off the grid with no cell service with his family. Keith's wife and him love to take their kids out on bike rides to all the local parks in the summer. Here at NB-CR, he manages the office, maintains office contracts, Human Resources and maintains facility upkeep.
Treasurer
Danielle Heller
As a Financial Director, Danielle oversees all areas of finance and administration including: study budget negotiations, accounts payable and receivables, cash management, banking and reconciliations, and revenue tracking. She enjoys working for a small company because you can really see the results of your work and your decisions have an impact on the operations.