Education

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.

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.

Senior Manager, Program Management

Charles Schwab

I want to utilize the talents I’ve been given to be of service to others and improve our Akron community. I am willing to serve in whatever ways an organization needs and love working through challenges. I look forward to joining a team and working together to bring positive change.

Associate Vice President, Financial Stability and Health

United Way of Summit and Medina

Eager to strengthen women leadership in and around Akron. Want to use my education and work experience to help support and improve our community.

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.

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.

Head of Product Development Material Process Engineering

Continental US

I am a truly believer on the diversity in all areas and I am glad to be supportive to other young people that also believes on making the difference.

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.

Certified Lifestyle Expert

Practical Life LLC

I am always happy to serve in a capacity that allows me to lead and contribute to organizations by connecting and helping to close gaps that leave others behind.

VP of Administration and Legal Counsel

Oriana House

I am very vested in making my world a better place, one life at a time. I get much satisfaction working towards that purpose. I"m at the stage in my life where I am able to give back more than I have in the past.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Senior Director, Investor Relations

MYE

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.

Firm Administrator

Stark & Knoll Co LPA

I hope to broaden my professional network, make a positive impact in my community, and continue learning and growing. I hope to share what I have learned through my years of experience to help benefit those around me.

Senior Manager, Talent Development

Cohen & Company

I want to serve on a board to be an active part in the change we wish to see in the community. As an Akron native, I am looking for more meaningful ways to give back to the community and push initiatives forward. Issues that I am passionate about are: education, DE&I, homelessness & hunger, and women"s issues, including domestic violence.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.