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Mary Winch
  • Financial Advisor
  • Stratos Wealth Partners
  • I enjoy getting involved in the local community and bringing my ideas and financial background to help local organizations thrive.
McKenzie Tromp
  • Attorney
  • Kisling, Nestico & Redick, LLC
  • I want to give back to the community that helped me achieve the success in my life and career. I want to be able to provide a voice for change when needed.
Megan Claycomb
  • Director, Higher Education Initiatives
  • College Board
  • 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.
Megan Recker
  • System Director, Behavioral Health
  • Summa Health System
  • I live and work in Summit County and feel called to give back to the community that is giving me so much. I also feel like my breadth of experience can offer some valuable perspective to organizations with missions focused around children, families and integrated health services.
Meghan Beringer
  • Senior Director, Investor Relations
  • MYE
Melinda Hoye
  • Operations Manager
  • Project Learn of Summit County
  • Being the wife of a Pastor, it is my innate desire to serve the comminuty in what ever capacity my gifts and talents may be used.
Michele Root
  • General Manager, Leasing Sales and Service
  • The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
  • I am a servant leader at heart and am energized by working with others to make a positive impact within the community.
Michelle Bisson
  • 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.
Michelle Primm
  • Managing Partner
  • Cascade Auto Group, ltd
  • I am looking for boards that would benefit from my business experience, my public board and association experience. I am skilled at business advocacy with legislators both State and Federal.
Mycheala Holley
  • Owner and CEO
  • Holley Community Solutions LLC
  • Mycheala Holley, CEO of Holley Community Solutions, brings extensive experience as a congressional senior advisor, community advocate, and state legislative aide, making her a valuable asset to community boards. Her proven ability to drive community development, foster strategic relationships, and advocate for policy solutions positions her to contribute meaningfully to board service. As a board member, Mycheala can both share her expertise and further develop her leadership, governance, and strategic planning skills, helping to advance initiatives that promote equity, economic development, and social justice within the greater Akron community. Her passion for collaboration ensures a forward-thinking and impactful contribution.
Niasca McGee
  • Demand Planner Staff, NA Commercial Supply Chain
  • The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
  • I wholeheartedly aspire to actively contribute to the growth and success of organizations, particularly those that serve the greater community. Board service represents an exceptional learning opportunity for me. I eagerly anticipate gaining valuable insights into governance, decision-making processes, and nonprofit management. As someone committed to lifelong learning, I am genuinely excited about the chance to broaden my knowledge and refine my skills in service of a meaningful cause
Nicole Davis
  • Global Director, Business Development
  • BI WORLDWIDE
  • 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.
Nicole Moujaes
  • ERP Program Manager
  • Babcock & Wilcox
  • I am seeking to join a cause and board because I firmly believe in the importance of community support. Life's challenges are more manageable with an ally who has experience and the courage to do the right thing. Throughout my life, I have received support and help, and I hope to pay it forward by serving others in a meaningful way.
Nicole Price
  • 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.
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.
Orlean Grant-Whitehead, BS, MBA, ELDE
  • 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.
Pamela Holtz
  • 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.
Pietra F Foster
  • 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.
Raina Ward-Lasley
  • 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.
Rebecca Kahle
  • Director of Operations
  • RAHAB Ministries, Inc.
Rosemary Hickin
  • 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.
Ruth Barnum
  • 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.
Samantha Lingenfelter
  • 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.
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.
Sarah Deitrick
  • Project Manager
  • Greater Akron Chamber
  • I am an advocate for the Akron community as a whole, and supporter of women uplifting other women!
Sarah Krieger
  • Director of Donor Relations and Community Engagement 
  • Hope & Healing Survivor Resource Center
Sarah Mueller, SPHR
  • 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.
Sharon Perkins
  • Director - Project Management, Environmental
  • The Babcock & Wilcox Company
  • I love to apply my skills to help others and organizations.
Sharyn Brooks
  • 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.
Sheena Fain
  • 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.
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.
Shilpa Kapoor
  • 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
Sia Konstantinopoulos
  • 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.
Sophia Long
  • 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.
Stephanie Mottice
  • Director, People Operations/Human Resources
  • The Babcock & Wilcox Company
  • I am eager to engage and be part of something greater than me. I would like to serve on a board to contribute to the growth and vitality of the Akron community, leveraging my skills to support local organizations in achieving their missions. I believe that strong, inclusive leadership is essential for community development and education, and I am eager to collaborate with fellow leaders to drive positive change and innovation in Akron.
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