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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I want to serve the board first and foremost to be of better assistance to my employers and the population I serve. I want to develop connections and to receive mentorship or to be a mentor as well. I also want to strengthen my relationships and networking that can help me with upward mobility.
I believe serving together brings bigger and better changes. In this board, I am hoping to meet women who can relate to my ideas and work together for advancing in a positive direction.
I am interested in serving on a board to represent our female presence in the construction industry and advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion within our community. I believe I would gain knowledge from other like-minded individuals, build a stronger professional network, and hopefully make a difference in our community.
I want to become a great mentor to younger ladies interested in joining our workforce. I absolutely enjoy and love the path I’ve chosen and want to stress to them, even though it’s male dominated…….we can make a great difference.
I recently relocated to Akron and am excited to serve our great community and get connected to the amazing folks leading those efforts. I enjoy staying busy and being on working boards and committees, in the efforts of making real contributions. My areas of interest are victim services/advocacy, substance use, animal rights/welfare, adult education and supporting non-profits doing work that supports these efforts.
I would love to be on the board to be a part of the community, empower other business owners through sharing information, offering any tips I may have to help others, and try to help or come up with creative content to interest others to join or attend the chamber/meetings.
I desire to serve so that minority representation is present in conversations and rooms where it was historically unwelcomed. Also to lend fresh and multifaceted perspective for the furthering of tearing down and rebuilding faulty systems. I want learn more about Akron/Summit County's programs and services to offer ways to enhance and support the growth of all who call this community "home". I anticipate gaining experience and expertise to pour back into the organizations I serve, the community, and other minorities who need opportunity.
Assistant Vice President, Division of Student Life
Kent State University
I believe serving on a board will allow me to make a meaningful impact in the community and help shape the direction of initiatives that align with my values and passions.
