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 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 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.
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 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.
I would like to serve on a board to enhance economic vitality and improve our community's quality of life. The board should be associated with an organization and mission that has a meaningful impact on the community as a whole.
Professionally, understanding how other organizations (outside of my own) fit into the overall social landscape of the Great Akron area would offer much needed growth and perspective. As many would attest, volunteerism feeds the soul. Currently, something I'm missing from my professional and personal life is an organization to pour myself into, which is why joining a Board is an interest of mine.
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 hope to broaden my professional network, make a positive impact in my community, and continue learning and growing. I hope to share what I have learned through my years of experience to help benefit those around me.
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.
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.
