WNLI Board Leadership Initiative Directory | WNLI Board Leadership Directory

Alayna Falb

Director, Hospital Clinic Operations

Summa Health

I am interested in contributing to the growth and forward progression of organizations throughout our Community. To ensure this movement and avoid stagnant thinking, I feel it is necessary to involve participants with outside perspectives and knowledge into director boards and committees.

Aldjia (Allie) Hartfelder

Vice President of Human Resources

ACRT Services

I hope that participating on a board will help expand my understanding of other industries and help feed my internal "continuing learner". Ideally helping me be a better executive for my own company as we traverse obstacles or face new market demands.

Alescia Rowles

Senior Relationship Manager, Vice President

Chase Bank

I want to serve on a board to meet more well connected individuals and expand my network. I also what to support the community I work in.

Alexis Eichelberger

Associate Attorney

Kastner Westman & Wilkins, LLC

I have a range of interests related and unrelated to law. I"m hoping to grow my community involvement by serving causes I feel passionately about.

Ali Adinaro

Sales Support Executive

Decker Fasteners

Since moving to Akron in July 2023, I’ve been eager to connect with others and become more engaged in the local community. I’m interested in finding an organization where I can volunteer my time and make an impact.

Alisa Testa-Finelli M.Ed., LPC

Mental Health Therapist

Akron Children's Hospital

I want to serve an organization that speaks to me to help move the Akron community into the direction of growth. I want my children to see the importance of investing their time and energy into their community, their interests, and into others. I want to lead by example and meet interesting individuals along the way.

Alisha D. Bumgarner

Senior Learning Program Manager

The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company

To offer any knowledge, skills, or time that I have to help ensure a better life for all mankind.

Alison Doehring

Senior Director, ZipAssist & Student Affairs Development

The University of Akron

I am hoping to give of my time and talent to serve a local non-profit, likely focused on education, women's empowerment, leadership development, holistic wellness [i.e. mental health and basic needs], or social services. I have an academic background in emergency management, higher education administration, strategic communication, and am currently a doctoral student focusing on college student mental health and social support skills. While my areas of expertise or focus are listed above, I also love engaging in events throughout our City, including recreation, play, and our local parks.

Alison Matas Smith

Director, Communications

Schauer Group

I want to get to know the greater Akron community better and give back in any way I can be helpful. I think board service is a fabulous way for me to dive in and contribute in a way that"s meaningful.

Allison Gillis

Senior Assistant Dean of Students

Case Western Reserve University

I am currently looking to give back to Summit County and provide my skills to assist local non-profits in their work. I also hope to expand my skillset, learn from other women leaders, and build connections throughout Summit County. I have lived in Summit County for six years and I would like to become more intertwined with the community.

Allyse Love

Co-Founder and Chief Operator

Art x Love

I want to be able to give back to the community all that it gave to me growing up. I am passionate about access to programming for all as I feel the access I had growing up helped shaped me into the person I am today.

Allyson Strickland

Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Specialist

Akron Public Schools

I am interested in serving on a board because I realize that boards have the opportunity to create policy as well as rules and guidelines as it relates to the organization. In creating policy and guidelines this can allow for an organization to receive a positive impact for sustainable growth. As an African American, millennial female, I believe I can provide a unique perspective to certain situations that are not always presented when decisions for organization are being made.

Amanda Anderson

Director, Investor Engagement

Greater Akron Chamber

I want to serve on boards because I believe in giving back to the community and using my skills to help organizations grow and thrive. Board service is also a chance to learn from other leaders, build new relationships, and be part of work that creates lasting, positive change.

Amanda Cole

Executive Director

Plexus LGBT & Allied Chamber of Commerce

Being more engaged in the Greater Akron/Summit County community is very important for me as a leader of Northeast Ohio's LGBT & Allied Chamber of Commerce. I want to better understand the areas of need and growth of the region and play an active role in making a difference.

Amanda Fire

Regional Marketing Coordinator – Great Lakes

Eide Bailly

I never knew where to begin to get involved on a local Board and have thought about it for years. I love this community and NE Ohio in general, so anything I can do to help grow the Akron area and showcase its beauty and all the wonderful aspects that some may not realize are here.

Amanda Smith

Shareholder and DE&I Officer

Kastner Westman & Wilkins, LLC

We all win when Greater Akron is lifted up. I'm not an Akron native, but Akron is home and I want it to remain home for my children and their children someday, so I'd better get to work on contributing to its success!

Amanda Withee

Director of Operations

Sully’s Tool & Party Rental

To continue to broaden my connections within the community where I live in work.

Amy Basora

IT Business Systems Digital Transformation Program Manager

BWXT

I would like to be a part of an organization where I can build upon my strengths and help me to be better in my career.

Amy Cameron

Center for Immersive Leadership

I am a life-long learner, and I have a passion for our community. I've lived in the Greater Akron area my entire life. I want to see it grow and thrive. I am hoping to get even more connected with women's needs in the area and offer support in any way I can.

Amy Gravenstein

Chemical Engineer

LTA Research & Exploration

Having lived in Akron my entire life, I would be honored to help guide a company's growth by serving as a member of their board. I am eager to contribute my expertise and look forward to broadening my industry knowledge and leadership skills.

Amy Irwin

Director, Work Management and FEU Process Improvement

FirstEnergy

As my career continues to evolve, I am looking for additional ways to serve my community, while growing my leadership role.

Amy Lee

Professor and Program Director

Northeastern Ohio Medical University

Looking to link with organizations that want to expand their reach through the work of public health and heath students and early career professionals.

Amy Phelps

Vice President of Operations

Robert J. Events & Catering

I would like to broaden my network while assisting with a group to make an impact on improving our community.

Amy Saus

Corporate Governance Specialist

The Babcock & Wilcox Company

I am hoping to network with other business women and organizations in the Akron area. Several years ago I served on the Alliance Carnation Festival Board and was the Chair of Grand Parade.

Amy White

Staff Psychologist

Department of Veterans Affairs, Northeast Ohio Healthcare Systems

I’d love to help a people-focused organization better understand and meet the psychological needs of the populations they serve. I believe that serving on a committee or board would allow me to expand the reach beyond my daily patient-facing work.

Amy Wong

President

Dot Org Solutions LLC

I believe that nonprofits need strong and committed board members. I have intentionally kept my board service limited to one or two organizations at a time because I want to be an active and attentive board member to those I serve. I bring both nonprofit AND business experience/acumen to the table, which is very uncommon for board members.

Amy Woodland

Manager of Communications

County of Summit ADM Board

I would like to expand my personal engagement in the Summit County community through Board work in service to an organization or organizations that are dedicated to helping people. I believe this to be one way I can lend my knowledge and passion to better our community.

Angela Kwallek Evans

Senior Program Officer

Burton D. Morgan Foundation

I aim to deepen my understanding of local nonprofit organizations making a difference, while also using my skills to support and drive positive change. I'm especially passionate about contributing to nonprofits focused on animal welfare, environmental preservation, and transformative educational experiences for children.

Anitra C Humphrey

Founder

Nit's Brunch and Talk / CodeXcellence Inc.

I want to serve on the board and what I hope to gain is the same reason to grow my network of professional women while supporting them at the same time.

Anna Ball

Sr. Associate Director, ZipAssist

The University of Akron

I want to see women in positions to speak on experiences and be a voice for those that feel they don"t always have one.

Anna Barie

Senior Manager Grants and Strategy

Akron Urban League

I would love to connect with more organizations in NE Ohio as I am relatively new to this area and would love the opportunity to further serve this community and network with local changemakers.

Anna King

Senior Project Manager

Development Finance Authority of Summit County

Serving on a board allows me to support community-focused work beyond my day-to-day role while staying connected to the broader challenges and opportunities facing the region. I also hope to grow as a leader by learning from diverse perspectives and contributing to thoughtful, mission-aligned governance.

Anna Richards

Senior Manager, Programs and Events

Greater Akron Chamber

I believe that the act of giving enriches both the giver and the community. I am eager to contribute my skills to support an organization whose mission resonates with my passions and values, and to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Annette Carter

Human Resources Assistant

Portage Path Behavioral Health

I hope to broaden my horizons. I want to get more involved with organizations and be able to expand my potential, while being involved in leadership roles and in the community.

Anusha Gibson

SVP, CRG: D&I Head of Marketplace

PNC Bank

Currently serve on 2 boards in Akron, Ohio. Not sure I can take any more now but would like to continue be of service and also learn to pivot to for profit boards as well.

Arnita Williams

President

Lewwill Services LLC

I’m interested on serving on a board to share the diverse experiences and accomplishment that I have acquired with over 25 years of business experience. It would also increase my professional world and development and entrepreneurship.

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