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Family Financial Architect

RYSE INSURANCE

I am seeking a board position to broaden my professional network, enhance my professional skills, and contribute my expertise towards an organizations vision.

SVP, Regional Banking Sales Enablement Director

Huntington National Bank

I am interested in exploring organizations to serve on their board, and would look for alignment of mission, vision, and values. I enjoy serving in the community, especially through board service. I see this as a way to make a difference, give back, and hopefully make the world a better place.

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.

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.

Homeless Management Information System Coordinator

United Way of Summit & Medina

I enjoy serving my community in various and unique ways. Serving on a board provides a different perspective of community service, I have not yet had the chance to experience.

Tax Manager

Sikich, LLP

In addition to the time I spend volunteering, board service gives me an opportunity to extend my impact beyond my personal limits working with others who share similar goals. I enjoy being a part of a growing nonprofit and seeing firsthand the impact they are having on the communities they serve.

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

Chief Operating Officer

ARO Hair Salon

I am eager to serve on the board to broaden my understanding, gain fresh perspectives, and contribute meaningfully to our community. My goal is to continually expand my knowledge, embrace new challenges, and make a positive impact by giving back to others.

Marketing Manager

Playaway Products (Penguin Random House)

Volunteering gives your life purpose! I have recently scaled back on previous commitments and looking for new opportunities that align with my values and heart.

Assurance Manager

Meaden & Moore, Ltd

I believe that I am now at a point in my career that I can share the knowledge I gained through work and helped Organization with financial and reporting questions they may have.

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.

Sr. District Executive/Grant Writer

Great Trail Council, Boy Scouts of America

Professionally, understanding how other organizations (outside of my own) fit into the overall social landscape of the Great Akron area would offer much needed growth and perspective. As many would attest, volunteerism feeds the soul. Currently, something I'm missing from my professional and personal life is an organization to pour myself into, which is why joining a Board is an interest of mine.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Client Service Director

Wells Trecaso Financial Group

Collaborate with other professional women in all areas of expertise to bring a sense of belonging and women's influence in the community.

Vice President

S&T Bank

While I have been active on chamber, small nonprofit, and city boards and the Hudson Community Foundation Board; I am hoping to locate more "cause-specific" non-profit organizations to partner with. I hope to have a greater impact on my regional community by serving on a non-profit board that I am particularly passionate about. I find so much value in knowing my time is being used to support an incredible cause.

Creative Director/Graphic Designer

Molly Hartong Design

General Counsel

Signature Health, Inc.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Project Manager

Greater Akron Chamber

I am an advocate for the Akron community as a whole, and supporter of women uplifting other women!

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.

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.