With over a decade of experience in higher education, I have expertise in navigating complex educational landscapes and am proud of my commitment to fostering student success. This directly translates to shaping policies and driving growth. Serving on a board would allow me to leverage my skills to make a broader impact in the community.
I live and work in Summit County and feel called to give back to the community that is giving me so much. I also feel like my breadth of experience can offer some valuable perspective to organizations with missions focused around children, families and integrated health services.
I want to serve on a board to be an active part in the change we wish to see in the community. As an Akron native, I am looking for more meaningful ways to give back to the community and push initiatives forward. Issues that I am passionate about are: education, DE&I, homelessness & hunger, and women"s issues, including domestic violence.
Senior Vice President, Marketing and Business Development
Summa Health
I’m seeking an opportunity to impact the lives of the Akron area community. Areas of interest include parks/recreation, children, and young adults. My talents include strategic planning, marketing, business development, and event activities.
While I have been active on chamber, small nonprofit, and city boards and the Hudson Community Foundation Board; I am hoping to locate more "cause-specific" non-profit organizations to partner with. I hope to have a greater impact on my regional community by serving on a non-profit board that I am particularly passionate about. I find so much value in knowing my time is being used to support an incredible cause.
Mycheala Holley, CEO of Holley Community Solutions, brings extensive experience as a congressional senior advisor, community advocate, and state legislative aide, making her a valuable asset to community boards. Her proven ability to drive community development, foster strategic relationships, and advocate for policy solutions positions her to contribute meaningfully to board service. As a board member, Mycheala can both share her expertise and further develop her leadership, governance, and strategic planning skills, helping to advance initiatives that promote equity, economic development, and social justice within the greater Akron community. Her passion for collaboration ensures a forward-thinking and impactful contribution.
I wholeheartedly aspire to actively contribute to the growth and success of organizations, particularly those that serve the greater community. Board service represents an exceptional learning opportunity for me. I eagerly anticipate gaining valuable insights into governance, decision-making processes, and nonprofit management. As someone committed to lifelong learning, I am genuinely excited about the chance to broaden my knowledge and refine my skills in service of a meaningful cause
I'd love the opportunity to serve our local community by sharing my experience connecting people & culture, both in the workplace and in the non-profit sector.
I am seeking to join a cause and board because I firmly believe in the importance of community support. Life's challenges are more manageable with an ally who has experience and the courage to do the right thing. Throughout my life, I have received support and help, and I hope to pay it forward by serving others in a meaningful way.
I volunteer a lot, 17 years with the Girl Scouts, 6 with the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America, going on 2 with the Summit County Italian American Council. I am looking for more ways to give back to the community and expand my leadership background and learn new things.
School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, University of Akron
Originally from India, have wide-ranging professional and personal experiences in balancing highest caliber of professional success, while balancing it with the multifaceted challenges of the immigrant experience, racism, being a female professor in STEM fields while maintaining integrity and rising above the fray.I am actively involved in outreach and volunteering activities especially for women in STEM fields, under-represented groups, and immigrant women and kids. I am also passionate about communicating the excitement of cutting-edge research in STEM fields and the challenges involved as an "intersectional" scientist. I have been interviewed many times on NPR, and have featured in an award-winning documentary film directed by the famous Werner Herzog. I would like to serve on the ENLI board because I am eager to expand my knowledge about the specific challenges and opportunities that women face in improving their professional nd personal lives in the greater Akron area. This city has the heart and the ability to flourish and lead again, like it once did, with imagination and inclusivity-focussed idea and initiatives. I humbly believe that my experiences could contribute in these efforts, while I would myself grow and learn from such service.
Seeking to give back to the community that gave me so much. When I experienced Mental Health in my own family I realized how much I did not know and how it affected the caregivers.
Chief External Affairs Officer, Senior Vice President
Akron Zoological Park
Through my work, I experienced firsthand the importance of giving your time, talent, and treasure and how simple actions can have a significant impact. I find volunteering rewarding and want to use my talents and position to be able to help the community.
I have worked in corporate America and now on my own for more than 30 years. I have so many experiences that shaped who I am as a female leader and entrepreneur. My desire is to help others realize their dreams of becoming a business owner or help those who prefer to work in a corporate environment achieve their zenith. I feel fulfilled when I can help others grow and stretch beyond their comfort zone to produce extraordinary results.
I want to be part of something that will allow me to assist at least 1 person with their objective of improving the quality of their own lives. As well as, helping them to position themselves to help another individual improve the quality of theirs.
Serving on a board would provide me with a platform to make meaningful contributions, collaborate with diverse perspectives, and help steer the region to reach its potential. I hope to meet new people and learn about the world outside my bubble.
I have lived my entire life in Northeast Ohio and feel it is important to give back to the place you live. My careers are about service to others and it would only be fitting for the work I do in my spare time to do the same.
Service is part of who I am, I have organized service events and fundraising for more than a dozen non-profit organizations. Including: March of Dimes, Akron Childrens Hospital, CornerStone Rehab, Battered Womens Shelter, and St. Francis de Sales. I truly love helping the under privileged. Being a Women in a Mans Field, I have served on many Women panels including GAC, I run multiple girls in STEM organizations and I serve on the Bridgestone Women Network Board. As a member of the Board I will shorten the Gap for Akron Women. I will be a supportive member and make the best choice for our community.
There are several reasons I am interested in serving on a board. They include making a contribution through my communications skills and experience, engaging in networking and making connections for personal and professional growth, and exposure to new learnings and opportunities for development. Finally, I have lived in Summit County and worked for more than 24 years in Akron, and giving back to this great city and community would give me personal fulfillment.
I love the quote from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in which he said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others?” I believe everyone can, and should, volunteer in some way, sharing their time and talents to help those who are less fortunate, and helping to effect change to make our communities a better place to live and work.
Serving on a board holds significant importance in driving innovation. A board plays a crucial role in shaping the path of a business, community, and region. It is essential to have members who share a common goal but also bring diverse perspectives to the table, ensuring a comprehensive consideration of various viewpoints.
I was born in raised in Northeast Ohio and am very passionate about giving back to the community. I do a lot of my community work through Amazon channels, but would love to be able to expand my horizons and get involved in other organizations. Personally, what I would love to get out of joining a board is the opportunity to learn more about and industry I am not familiar with.
I am eager to engage and be part of something greater than me. I would like to serve on a board to contribute to the growth and vitality of the Akron community, leveraging my skills to support local organizations in achieving their missions. I believe that strong, inclusive leadership is essential for community development and education, and I am eager to collaborate with fellow leaders to drive positive change and innovation in Akron.
