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Amy Gravenstein
  • Chemical Engineer
  • LTA Research & Exploration
  • Having lived in Akron my entire life, I would be honored to help guide a company's growth by serving as a member of their board. I am eager to contribute my expertise and look forward to broadening my industry knowledge and leadership skills.
Amy Irwin
  • Director, Work Management and FEU Process Improvement
  • FirstEnergy
  • As my career continues to evolve, I am looking for additional ways to serve my community, while growing my leadership role.
Brandy Johnson
  • Chief Technology Officer
  • Babcock & Wilcox
  • I have spent my career leading organizations through challenging times and challenging markets, and now I am in a place where I want to share that knowledge and experience with others. Whether supporting a non-profit or a for-profit company, I believe my technical background along with strong P&L leadership provides a breadth of skills that can be valuable to improving and operating those entities.
Brandy Marshall
  • Strategy & Transformation Leader, IBM Innovation Studio
  • IBM
  • I recently moved back to Akron with my family after years away and would love to give back to the community and help fuel its growth. I have a lot of knowledge to offer, want to learn more about the local economy/commerce, and want to continue on my path of continuous development through board service.
Bridget Morris
  • Head of SHE, Global Sustainability & Innovation
  • Synthomer
  • Board service would allow me not only to impact an organization but also to bring different perspectives to the organization. I want to be the out of the box thinker on a board.
Carla Dittman McBain
  • Senior Fellow; Director
  • University of Akron Research Foundation; ChemQuest
  • I enjoy creating environments that enhance growth of businesses, people and communities.
Dominica Wong
  • 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.
Donna Shipman
  • 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.
Dr. Angela M Brake
  • 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.
Elise Shriber
  • 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.
Erin Spring
  • 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.
Haley Starvaggi
  • Senior Materials Engineer
  • Bridgestone
  • I would like the opportunity to develop my leadership and critical thinking skills by applying my knowledge and experience to a new area.
Holly Cartwright
  • Director of Educational Services
  • PBS Western Reserve
  • I am looking to expand my ability to make a positive local impact and build connections within our local communities.
Jammie McCale
  • Engineering Manager
  • Babcock & Wilcox
  • 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.
Janice Arch
  • Landscape Architect
  • GPD Group
  • As a dedicated landscape architect deeply invested in the well-being of our communities, I am eager to extend my commitment to service by contributing to a board. I firmly believe in the power of education and advocacy to drive positive change, and I am enthusiastic about leveraging my expertise to help guide initiatives that prioritize community growth and well-being.
Julie Zhao
  • Assistant Dean for Recruiting, Retention and Marketing
  • College of Engineering and Polymer Science, The University of Akron
  • Serving the community allows me to make a positive impact and contribution. This brings me a sense of fulfillment and purpose. I also enjoy connection through meaningful interactions and shared experiences.
Katherine Tromp
  • Interim Dean, College of Pharmacy
  • Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)
  • I enjoy serving on boards to contribute to my community and make new connections.
Katie Bruno
  • Founder and Relationship Manager
  • WDD We Do Digital
  • I want to leverage my experience to help businesses and organizations in the Akron area. I love Akron and support local development and initiatives.
Katie Jacque
  • Forensic Scientist
  • State of Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations
  • I enjoy giving back to my community and believe in change at the local level. I think there is a need to have more scientists in politics and policy making. I am passionate about issues pertaining to women, children, and science.
Kristen Barbour
  • Marketing Manager, Americas
  • Pepperl+Fuchs
  • 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.
Kristin Susick
  • Financial Analyst
  • FirstEnergy
  • My previous years of Board experience have provided me with opportunities to learn and grow personally and professionally, while simultaneously strengthening some of the critical non-profit resources in our area. I look forward to continuing these efforts in the future.
Kristina Dyshko
  • Analytical Scientist
  • Bridgestone Americas
  • With a natural inclination towards serving, I gravitate towards opportunities where I can collaborate with an effective team to volunteer and solve problems. I"m looking for opportunities where I can cultivate leadership skills, build a strong network of connections, and contribute to meaningful work.
Laural Ivary
  • Manager II of Cash Management and Commissions
  • Vistra
  • I am enthusiastic about joining a board or committee to expand my horizons, develop my career, and make a tangible difference in the community. Through collaboration with diverse individuals and embracing fresh perspectives, I aim to sharpen my leadership abilities, broaden my professional network, and actively contribute meaningfully to initiatives that positively influence society
Leslie Barbour
  • Training Manager
  • BWXT
  • 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.
Linda Criss
  • Sr. VP/Chief Operating Officer
  • Akron Zoo
  • Service to others is a core value and giving back is important to me. By joining a local board, I want to serve others and improve our community.
Marcela Castano
  • Principal Applied Researcher
  • Bridgestone
  • I embrace who I am as a Latina representing women in science. I bring my passion, creativity, and positive attitude in everything I do. I am a first generation to go to college. I know community support is crucial to make better the world. I want to be of service to others and make the world a better place.
Marcie Ebright
  • Director, College & Career Academies 
  • Akron Public Schools
  • I have my lifelong career in service to the city of Akron, its families, community and scholars. I hope to be able to include my experiences with other thought partners who can accelerate and support the growth of this city through meaningful conversations and actions.
Marilyn A Eisele
  • Miller Tanner Associates, CFO (Retired)
  • Throughout my career, my ability to identify and address issues that inhibit productivity and growth while implementing positive changes and maximizing opportunities has resulted in success for start-up and established high-growth companies across multiple industries. As a board member, I love bringing my experience to support management and the company in strategy, achieving growth, improving operations and profits, and achieving their next level of success.
Michelle Bodnovich
  • VP of Global Engineering
  • Babcock & Wilcox
  • I would like to be able to spend my upcoming years giving back to my community in thanks for the outstanding career that I have been able to have. I expect nothing except satisfaction in improving the lives of others in exchange for my service.
Nicole Smith
  • 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.
Nita Sahai
  • 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.
Rene Kizys
  • 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.
Samantha Nervo
  • 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.
Selena Myers
  • Director, Co-op and Placement Program
  • The University of Akron
Sharon Perkins
  • Director - Project Management, Environmental
  • The Babcock & Wilcox Company
  • I love to apply my skills to help others and organizations.
Shelley Plas
  • 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.
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