Kwolek is currently the Sales and Marketing Director at MCTV, where she has worked for the past 8 years. Prior to joining MCTV, she was the director of public relations and research for a Cleveland based marketing and PR agency. There she led key accounts including Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, Big Lots, CarMax and Kent State University to win several national awards. Before moving back to the northeast Ohio area with her family, she worked in marketing at West Virginia University Hospital while she earned her master’s degree from WVU. Her research about social media has won both national and international recognition from the American Academy of Advertising as well as the National Communication Association.
Having engaged and committed boards that drive the strategy for an organization is crucial to solving the problems we face as a society and building better communities. There is always more to be done, and I love being part of positive action.
I believe service is the rent we pay for room on this earth. Being in the community, working alongside the community, and supporting community progress gives me joy, endless learning opportunities, and sense of purpose.
I desire to help wherever I can, and particularly as a voice at tables where women may have been marginalized in the past. I strongly believe (based on replicable evidence) that diversity of thought leads to better outcomes for businesses, products, employees, and the world.
I have a strong passion for the Akron community and want to help it grow and flourish. I want to serve to help strengthen my network in the community and be part of boards or committees that play a role in driving strategic decisions. My interests include direction setting on strategy, sustainability, organizational culture, and community engagement.
An opportunity to collaborate and serve companies and functional areas that are unfamiliar is exciting to me! I look forward to investing in a new organization and strengthening my leadership skills along the way.
I have always felt the need to give back to my community, providing my skills where and when they were needed. I believe that as we strengthen our community's support systems, we strengthen our community as a whole. I hope to provide needed vision, skills, and expertise to local organizations looking for board members to help move their organization forward strategically.
I hope to gain valuable opportunities for professional growth, including strengthening credibility, expanding networks, and developing skills. I would also like to contribute to an organization's mission and strategic direction, which will provide me with a sense of purpose by contributing to a cause or community in Akron.
I am looking for an opportunity to serve on a board that makes a difference in the lives of individuals in the opioid crisis. I want to give back to my community as the opioid crisis is very close to my heart as it affected my family circle.
Having served on several nonprofit boards, I am now eager to contribute to a corporate board that values my extensive experience in accelerating growth and ensuring continued success. I am committed to collaborating with the CEO and executive team to strategically enhance the organization"s ability to deliver exceptional value to customers, shareholders, and the community.
I plan to retire from my full-time job in about 18 months. I still have loads to offer in the way of social media, event planning, marketing and creative problem solving. I'm too antsy for couch-surfing with Netflix.
I look forward to building new relationships and strengthening existing ones. I work with my woman who would love to join us so looking forward to inviting others. Life moves fast and taking this time out with others is so valuable.
I see board service as a way to be involved in the community and provide support to non-profit leadership and staff. Board members should be more than meeting attendants. It is an opportunity to share your specific skills with an organization to help to move the mission forward.
I have a passion for empowering others and helping them make a pathway to a better life for themselves and their families. I enjoy working with other leaders toward a common goal to improve our communities.
Having been born and raised in Akron, the city means a lot to me and I want to play an active role in helping it thrive! Serving on a board would be a chance to give back with my time and resources while connecting with others who share the same passion for our community.
I am passionate about contributing to the improvement of Akron's community and believe that serving on a board will provide me with the opportunity to make a positive impact through meaningful initiatives and collaborations. By joining a board, I aim to bring fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and dedicated efforts to help enhance the quality of life for all residents in Akron.
With over a decade working in business development, and a Masters of Science in Sustainable Communities (Thesis: "Food Gentrification: An Examination of Food and Culture as it Relates to Food Security"), Kaitlyn passionately advocates for small businesses and local farms, and has first hand experience working in these (literal & professional) fields across the Midwest and Eastern US. Kaitlyn is looking for more opportunities to volunteer with other agri-businesses and community programs that amplify and support regional agriculture, bolster economic development and support food system and hunger education.
Associate Professor; Business & Entrepreneurship Outreach Librarian
Kent State University
The opportunity to serve in this manner is essentially an extension of my current career activities which focus on business outreach for Kent State University Libraries.
I want to serve on a board to help advance meaningful work that aligns with my commitment to supporting underserved communities. Through board service, I hope to gain new perspectives, collaborate with like-minded leaders, and further develop strategies for impactful, community-driven change.
I am passionate about serving my community and advancing initiatives that create lasting, positive change. Through board service, I hope to collaborate with diverse leaders, expand my perspective, and align my professional skills with meaningful service that benefits the organization and the community it serves.
I am eager to contribute at a higher level by joining a board that reflects my deep passion for arts and culture, history, supporting women, and animal welfare. With my expertise in public relations, event planning, social media and marketing, community engagement, and board development and governance, I am confident in my ability to make a meaningful impact and drive positive outcomes for the organization.
I'm a young professional with over 10 years experience in the nonprofit sector. I'm passionate about community-building and believe small, local nonprofits have the greatest expertise when it comes to the needs of the community.
I am a confident, young professional women with experience beyond my years. I have experience on many non-profit boards and would like to expand my strategic skills to fundraising and/or for profit endeavors.
I enjoy serving my local community and enjoy learning about organizations that make an impact on our community and feeling like I make a small difference.
Serving on a board allows me to strengthen my knowledge and my network, while at the same time giving my experience and time to organizations I believe in. So, I can give, grow, and learn all in one place.
I am interested in exploring organizations to serve on their board, and would look for alignment of mission, vision, and values. I enjoy serving in the community, especially through board service. I see this as a way to make a difference, give back, and hopefully make the world a better place.
I served on various internal boards/women’s committees throughout my career. I have always enjoyed volunteering to support growth and opportunities for others. I have a tremendous amount of global organizational experience and started looking at mentoring programs, and opportunities to support others.
Volunteering gives your life purpose! I have recently scaled back on previous commitments and looking for new opportunities that align with my values and heart.
I moved to Ohio a couple of years ago for my career. Akron was the community that I first moved to, and I absolutely fell in love with Ohio. I currently live in Summit Co, and I would love to be even more integrated into this community and connect with other professionals that I might not have met.
