Vice President, Talent Management

FirstEnergy

I am looking for an opportunity to give back to the greater Akron community and to further a cause that I believe in by giving my time, energy and service as a board member.

R&D Manager

GOJO Industries Inc.

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.

Professor and Ohio Research Scholar Endowed Chair

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.

Asst. Director of Funded Project

Case Western Reserve University

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.

School Director

Oakmont Education

I would like to begin to expand my service and leadership beyond the school building. I believe board service can assist me in being a better educational leader, thus helping me to better serve my students, teachers, parents, and community.

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.

CEO

Wickliffe Academy Child Care

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.

Financial and Administrative Clerk

Hopson Communications & Coaching, LLC

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.

Director of Operations

RAHAB Ministries, Inc.

Finance Director

Cleveland Clinic

I would like to expand my board experience by getting involved in an Akron/Summit County board to support and learn more about the community.

Office Manager

Team NEO

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.

Associate Director

Akron General Medical Center

I would like to get involved more locally and specifically have interest in dementia, children and GLBTQ areas

Chaplain / Community Educator

Buckeye Hospice Care

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.

Senior Web Technologies Analyst

Summa Health

I would like to empower and inspire people to do the things they think they cannot; so that together we can make a positive impact.

Vice President of Marketing

Apex Dermatology

I am deeply committed to our community and strive to make a positive impact both professionally and personally. I offer collaborative leadership, depth of experience in all facets of marketing, and expertise in healthcare.

Manager

MGM Northfield Park

I am looking to gain more leadership experience and opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. I am big on giving back to my community, and now that I no longer work in the non-profit sector, I"m looking to bring more purpose to my work.

Director of Medical Education

Summa Health

I hope to gain a better understanding of the needs of our community and have a direct impact on things that matter to those around me.

Underwriter

National Interstate Insurance Company of Hawaii

I want to motivate other women by sharing my personal experiences and being a support system. I want mentorship from other women. I want to be an example, especially for my daughter, that we as women are capable and everything we want is achievable.

Lead Emerging Quality Manager 

Bridgestone Americas Tire 

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.

Strategic Communications Vice President

GOJO, Makers of PURELL

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.

VP, Workforce and Education

TPMA

I am interested in securing a board position that allows me to bring my leadership experience to a local non-profit or community-focused organization in the Akron area.

Project Manager

Greater Akron Chamber

I am an advocate for the Akron community as a whole, and supporter of women uplifting other women!

Director of Donor Relations and Community Engagement 

Hope & Healing Survivor Resource Center

VP, People & Culture

Risk International Services, LLC

With more than 20 years of experience in Human Resources in private, public, and non-profit organizations, Sarah provides valuable insight into the importance of People Operations within successful organizations. She is a strategic and tactical leader who is responsible for driving cultural initiatives, performance management, talent acquisition, engagement, retention, learning and career development, and workforce planning. Sarah previously held the position of Director of Human Resources at the United Way of Greater Cleveland and worked closely with the Board and community volunteers. Sarah’s time at UWGC gave her a greater understanding of the socioeconomic factors that impact our communities and the workforce. She looks forward to the opportunity to give back by sharing her knowledge and expertise in Human Resources.

Director, Co-op and Placement Program

The University of Akron

President & CEO

Better Business Bureau (BBB) Akron

I choose to volunteer for local Boards to further engrain myself in the community and help other organizations thrive.

Director - Project Management, Environmental

The Babcock & Wilcox Company

I love to apply my skills to help others and organizations.

Director of Communications & Marketing

Babcock & Wilcox

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.

Community And Citizenship Manager

Turner Construction

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.

Manager

CliftonLarsonAllen

I have been working on a couple of different boards and I’m looking for a new challenge in other areas I am passionate about.

Sr. Manager, Small Business Engagement

Greater Akron Chamber

I am interested in lending my time and talents to organizations that share my interests in strengthening our community.

DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery)

Axesspointe Community Health Center

I feel having worked on various projects and worked in the community and for the community have given me something that I can use to serve a board

Member

SB Residential properties LLC

Senior Operations Manager

Amazon

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.

Staffing Supervisor, Canton Branch

Great Work Employment

I am interested in serving on this board as a way to make connections with female mentors and peers and help develop my professional skills. I was a co-major in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies during my undergrad and believe in empowering women to lead and provide equal opportunities to underrepresented demographics of women.

Manager, Industry and Innovation Programs

Team NEO/ JobsOhio

I have previously served on non-profit boards, one of which supported women in industry (Rosie the Riveter Trust). Fostering that community is important to me personally as well as an impactful resource for the region.