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Alescia Rowles
  • Senior Relationship Manager, Vice President
  • Chase Bank
  • I want to serve on a board to meet more well connected individuals and expand my network. I also what to support the community I work in.
Alisa Testa-Finelli M.Ed., LPC
  • Mental Health Therapist 
  • Akron Children's Hospital
  • I want to serve an organization that speaks to me to help move the Akron community into the direction of growth. I want my children to see the importance of investing their time and energy into their community, their interests, and into others. I want to lead by example and meet interesting individuals along the way.
Alisha D. Bumgarner
  • Senior Learning Program Manager
  • The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
  • To offer any knowledge, skills, or time that I have to help ensure a better life for all mankind.
Alison Doehring
  • Senior Director, ZipAssist & Student Affairs Development
  • The University of Akron
  • I am hoping to give of my time and talent to serve a local non-profit, likely focused on education, women's empowerment, leadership development, holistic wellness [i.e. mental health and basic needs], or social services. I have an academic background in emergency management, higher education administration, strategic communication, and am currently a doctoral student focusing on college student mental health and social support skills. While my areas of expertise or focus are listed above, I also love engaging in events throughout our City, including recreation, play, and our local parks.
Allison Gillis
  • Senior Assistant Dean of Students
  • Case Western Reserve University
  • I am currently looking to give back to Summit County and provide my skills to assist local non-profits in their work. I also hope to expand my skillset, learn from other women leaders, and build connections throughout Summit County. I have lived in Summit County for six years and I would like to become more intertwined with the community.
Allyson Strickland
  • Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Specialist
  • Akron Public Schools
  • I am interested in serving on a board because I realize that boards have the opportunity to create policy as well as rules and guidelines as it relates to the organization. In creating policy and guidelines this can allow for an organization to receive a positive impact for sustainable growth. As an African American, millennial female, I believe I can provide a unique perspective to certain situations that are not always presented when decisions for organization are being made.
Amanda Cole
  • Executive Director
  • Plexus LGBT & Allied Chamber of Commerce
  • Being more engaged in the Greater Akron/Summit County community is very important for me as a leader of Northeast Ohio's LGBT & Allied Chamber of Commerce. I want to better understand the areas of need and growth of the region and play an active role in making a difference.
Amanda Withee
  • Director of Operations
  • Sully’s Tool & Party Rental
  • To continue to broaden my connections within the community where I live in work.
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.
Amy Lee
  • Professor and Program Director
  • Northeastern Ohio Medical University
  • Looking to link with organizations that want to expand their reach through the work of public health and heath students and early career professionals.
Angela Kwallek Evans
  • Senior Program Officer
  • Burton D. Morgan Foundation
  • I aim to deepen my understanding of local nonprofit organizations making a difference, while also using my skills to support and drive positive change. I'm especially passionate about contributing to nonprofits focused on animal welfare, environmental preservation, and transformative educational experiences for children.
Anitra C Humphrey
  • Founder
  • Nit's Brunch and Talk / CodeXcellence Inc.
  • I want to serve on the board and what I hope to gain is the same reason to grow my network of professional women while supporting them at the same time.
Anna Ball
  • Sr. Associate Director, ZipAssist
  • The University of Akron
  • I want to see women in positions to speak on experiences and be a voice for those that feel they don"t always have one.
Anna Richards
  • Senior Manager, Programs and Events
  • Greater Akron Chamber
  • I believe that the act of giving enriches both the giver and the community. I am eager to contribute my skills to support an organization whose mission resonates with my passions and values, and to make a meaningful impact in the community.
Anusha Gibson
  • SVP, CRG: D&I Head of Marketplace
  • PNC Bank
  • Currently serve on 2 boards in Akron, Ohio. Not sure I can take any more now but would like to continue be of service and also learn to pivot to for profit boards as well.
Ashley Kline, LPCC-S
  • Chief Program Officer
  • Hope and Healing Survivor Resource Center
  • I am eager to serve on a board where I can leverage my expertise to contribute to meaningful discussions, drive strategic initiatives, and ultimately make a tangible difference in the community. I hope to collaborate with like-minded individuals to enact positive change and further advance the organization's mission.
Ashley N. Colando
  • Executive Assistant to the CEO and Board of Directors; Assistant Corporate Secretary
  • Babcock & Wilcox
  • I have always had a passion for giving back and look at every opportunity as a chance to learn, grow professional networks, and make a valued difference. My hope is that the skills I can share with an organization and leadership team would be mutually beneficial.
Beth Hertz
  • Senior Manager, Corporate Communications
  • Cleveland Clinic / Akron General
  • I am very committed to making sure kids have the resources they need to succeed, mental and physical and all other ways.
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.
Brenda Ann Petersen
  • Associate Head of School
  • Western Reserve Academy
  • I would hope to learn more about governance and hope to positive support the growth of an institution.
Brenda Stevens
  • MBAC Regional Director
  • Akron Urban League
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.
Caitlin Stemple
  • Senior Tax Accountant
  • Bober Markey Fedorovich
  • At a young age, I was given some tough love and always found myself in the most difficult situations. Because of my youth experiences, I've always wanted to give back in ways that I was never able to or have opportunities to better other children's youthfulness.
Candace Curtis
  • Co-Founder and Executive Director 
  • Ben Curtis Family Foundation
  • I want to serve on a board to help children in our community. I want to give a voice to those who may not have one. I hope to build some relationships as well along the way.
Candace Smith
  • Senior Associate Athletics Director, Internal Operations
  • The University of Akron
  • Serving on a board is always something I have had an interest in doing as part of my passion to give back to the Akron community and help create positive change. Additionally, I believe that board service will provide me with the opportunity to further my professional growth and expand my knowledge base in an industry that may fulfill a cause I am passionate about.
Carla Dittman McBain
  • Senior Fellow; Director
  • University of Akron Research Foundation; ChemQuest
  • I enjoy creating environments that enhance growth of businesses, people and communities.
Carla Jackson
  • Education Administrator
  • Akron Public Schools
  • I am passionate about economic development, financial literacy and programming to promote self -sufficiency and sustainability within various communities, focusing primarily on the youth. It is my belief that serving with organizations with these priorities will help further the economic landscape of communities and strengthen my connections and understanding of available resources to share with the community and my current knowledge in these areas with the boards I may serve on.
Charmine Dose
  • Magistrate
  • Cuyahoga County
  • Serving on a board will give me a voice that reaches more people. My hope is to have a positive impact to their lives and the world, one person, agenda, initiative and accomplishment at a time. I also believe that serving as a board member will reinforce my sense of community, social awareness and activism.
Christina Belcik
  • Director, Digital & Brand Marketing
  • Team NEO
  • I would love the opportunity to contribute my expertise, help shape trends, and network with influential professionals. I bring a blend of strategic vision, hands-on marketing experience, and a deep understanding leadership and teamwork.
Christina Schwab
  • Accounting Manager
  • Better Business Bureau of Akron
  • I have never served on a board, yet. I am always looking for a way to grow my professional development and network.
Collyn Floyd
  • Director of Marketing and Public Relations
  • Stark State College
  • I've been involved in board and committee service for the past two decades in Stark County. Now, as my professional role includes a heavy emphasis on Summit County, I'm looking for opportunities to grow and serve in areas that align with my personal passions and professional career.
Courtney Proctor
  • Senior Accountant, Assurance
  • Cohen & Company
  • I hope by serving on a board or committee I would feel like I am able to help the community in some way. I think this would be a great way to try and give back. Although this would be a new experience for me, I think I could bring some new ideas to the table.
Cristina González Alcalá
  • Director of Community Investment
  • Akron Community Foundation
  • I am motivated to serve on boards of directors as a means to create meaningful impact in the world. My passion for continuous learning drives me to seek out opportunities to gain knowledge through my service, while my commitment to measurable results, inspiring others, and fostering positive change enables me to contribute effectively to the organizations I serve.
Cynthia D. Robinson
  • 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.
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