Benefits Specialist
Akron Public Schools
My reason for wanting to serve is help anyone that I come in contact with, become well versed in their individual roles and to give back and strengthen our community.
Single Category
Administrative Director Maternal Fetal Medicine
Akron Children (Retired)
I feel that I still have relevant experience to share and strength in collaborative initiatives.
Site Administrator
McGregor PACE
I am deeply committed to serving and strengthening the communities we support. I bring a results-driven mindset, strong teamwork skills, and a passion for getting the job done while keeping people at the heart of every decision. I value collaboration, shared goals, and making a lasting, positive impact on the organizations I serve.
Director, Communications and Annual Giving
Kent State University
I hope to use my skills and experience to help move a cause forward and make an impact in the Greater Akron community.
Treasury Management Sales Associate
Fifth Third Bank
Providing service and value gives me purpose. I enjoy making an impact in my community to help further and shift perspective.
Owner /Operator
P.C.Chavis Child Enrichment and Family Center
I would like to serve on the board because I am a strong leader that can bring 30 years of experience to the table. Leadership is a calling on ones life , and that is why I choose to follow the serving leader model. I know in a leadership role you can make or break someone so it really important to posses skills that will strengthen , encourage, and move the people around you and I posses those skills. I am dedicated to leadership.
Affiliate Fund Engagement Manager
Akron Community Foundation
I would like to give back to the community through my skills and experience and my passion for helping others.
Registered Nurse
Northern Career Institute
Senior Business Relationship Manager, Vice President
Chase
I would like to serve on a committee to increase my knowledge outside of my current scope and network with external professionals. I hope to diversify my business acumen and foster valuable relationships with women professionals in various fields to create opportunities for education and career advancement for myself and others.
Allowance Analytics Director
Huntington National Bank
Devy Grant is an alumni of Leadership Akron"s Diversity on Board program. She currently serves but is willing to expand to other areas within the community.
Wealth Manager and Senior Vice President
KeyBank
I look to partner with Boards to add financial literacy, and a strong commitment to helping Boards run efficiently with a great sense of teamwork.
VP, Revenue Cycle
Summa Health
I would like to give back to the community and serving as a Board member would help me fulfill this desire. As a working woman and mom, it is important to expand my leadership role by sharing my talent contributing to an organization in the community as a Board member. My children are in college or graduated from college and I have time to dedicate to being a Board member.
Senior Manager, Market Strategy and Insights, Technical and Commercial Support
Flexsys
The Akron community has significantly enriched my family’s life over the last several years, so I am looking for ways to give back. I also hope to be even more integrated into my community and connect with other professionals that I might not have met otherwise.
Senior Category Manager– Fillers
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
I would like the experience in serving on a board along with the networking that goes along with it. I am interested in our community and helping drive positive change.
Continuous Improvement/Robotic Process Automation Lead
The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
This is an additional opportunity to share my passion for empowering women, my commitment to the network, and continue to hone my skillset as a leader.
Professor and Chair of the Management Department, College of Business
The University of Akron
I'm interested in joining boards to provide evidence-based practices and advice based on research and teaching at the University of Akron. In addition, I'm interested in the opportunity to help others in the community.
Program Manager - College and Career Academies of Akron
Akron Public Schools
I want to serve because I believe that is not enough to give voice to problems... at some point, action needs to support our values and philosophies. I believe in the city of Akron and hope to be able to be a part of the work of realizing the many goals and initiatives in place to make greater Akron, and Summit County as a whole, better.
Holistic Esthetician & Wellness Practitioner, HR Administrator & Consultant
Kalón By Kiesha
I aspire to serve on boards to contribute my expertise in holistic wellness and strategic human resources, fostering environments where both individuals and organizations can thrive. Through board service, I hope to gain deeper insights into community needs, expand my network, and collaborate with other leaders to drive meaningful change and empowerment for women in Greater Akron.
Cognitive Behavioral Manager
Oriana House Inc.
I am looking to gain valuable skills, to build networks and gain new experiences. I am also looking to become a pivotal part of the decision making process that strengthen and improve communities.
Owner and Founder
DM Whits Curator of Good Thoughts
Dreama, the owner and founder of DM Whits, described as a curator of good thoughts with goals to value voices, create change, and provide opportunities to triumph together, is likely passionate about serving on community boards because of their deep commitment to fostering positive transformation in society.
Student Voice Project Lead
Akron Public Schools
I am passionate about serving on community boards because I believe in the power of collective action to create meaningful change. With my background in education and expertise in planning and DEI, I am committed to fostering inclusive environments and driving initiatives that benefit the entire community.
Retired Chief Financial Officer ➣Board Of Director Candidate
Retired from FedEx Custom Critical
I am excited about the opportunity to use my strong entrepreneurial, analytical, operational and communication skills as a trusted business advisor and collaborative partner in helping to shape and successfully oversee management’s execution of the strategic growth plans. Helping teams and companies grow, brings me great satisfaction.
Business Technology Advisor
Visual Edge IT
I want to serve on the women's business board to learn from women with more experience and gain valuable insights into successful leadership and business strategies. By collaborating with these accomplished women, I hope to grow both professionally and personally while contributing to the success of others.
Sales and Marketing Director
MCTV
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.
Director of Human Resources
Jetpack Shipping
I am excited to join a board where I can share my expertise and insights to support community growth and collaboration. Additionally, I look forward to expanding my network, learning from fellow board members, and strengthening my leadership skills through meaningful service.
Director of Youth Entrepreneurship Education
Burton D. Morgan Foundation
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.
Dean & Professor of Law
University of Akron School of Law
I would like to give back to the community and help shape the future of the northeast Ohio greater community. I think service is a critical part of my professional career and personal life and I would value any service on a board.
Vice President, Elevate Greater Akron
Greater Akron Chamber
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.
OTC Manager
The Babcock & Wilcox Company
I would like this opportunity to serve and connect with the local community. I would like to help others while working with a team of peers and supporting and encouraging other women.
Senior Director, Campus Events
Hall of Fame Village
Mental Wellbeing Leader
Aetna, a CVS Health Company
I’m looking to serve an organization that allows me to give back to the community and/or dive into any one of my passion areas. I enjoy serving and lending my skills to advance the work of others and benefit the whole.
Vice President
The Davey Tree Expert Company
I believe local corporate leaders that serve in their local communities can benefit the organizations they serve with their talent, and in return are more empathetic, competent, and insightful leaders as they learn from other perspectives.
Project Manager, Programs and Site Selection
Team NEO
I am interested in contributing to the growth and success of an organization by leveraging my expertise and skills. I look forward to collaborating with like-minded individuals, share my unique perspectives, and make a meaningful impact in advancing the organization"s mission and objectives.
CFO & In-House Counsel
Leppo, Inc.
Supervisor
Enbridge Gas Ohio
I want to serve on a board that I feel connected to. I"m very passionate about sustainability, our environment and equity. I think what I"d like to get out of serving on a board is a bond with my community.
Innovative Change Driver and Executive Leader
The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
I hope to use my experience and network to support organizations in meeting their goals and/or setting a new direction.