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.
Women’s Issues
Associate Attorney
Kastner Westman & Wilkins, LLC
I have a range of interests related and unrelated to law. I"m hoping to grow my community involvement by serving causes I feel passionately about.
Sales Support Executive
Decker Fasteners
Since moving to Akron in July 2023, I’ve been eager to connect with others and become more engaged in the local community. I’m interested in finding an organization where I can volunteer my time and make an impact.
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.
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.
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.
Director, Communications
Schauer Group
I want to get to know the greater Akron community better and give back in any way I can be helpful. I think board service is a fabulous way for me to dive in and contribute in a way that"s meaningful.
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.
Co-Founder and Chief Operator
Art x Love
I want to be able to give back to the community all that it gave to me growing up. I am passionate about access to programming for all as I feel the access I had growing up helped shaped me into the person I am today.
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.
Director, Investor Engagement
Greater Akron Chamber
I want to serve on boards because I believe in giving back to the community and using my skills to help organizations grow and thrive. Board service is also a chance to learn from other leaders, build new relationships, and be part of work that creates lasting, positive change.
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.
Shareholder and DE&I Officer
Kastner Westman & Wilkins, LLC
We all win when Greater Akron is lifted up. I'm not an Akron native, but Akron is home and I want it to remain home for my children and their children someday, so I'd better get to work on contributing to its success!
Director of Operations
Sully’s Tool & Party Rental
To continue to broaden my connections within the community where I live in work.
IT Business Systems Digital Transformation Program Manager
BWXT
I would like to be a part of an organization where I can build upon my strengths and help me to be better in my career.
Center for Immersive Leadership
I am a life-long learner, and I have a passion for our community. I've lived in the Greater Akron area my entire life. I want to see it grow and thrive. I am hoping to get even more connected with women's needs in the area and offer support in any way I can.
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.
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.
Corporate Governance Specialist
The Babcock & Wilcox Company
I am hoping to network with other business women and organizations in the Akron area. Several years ago I served on the Alliance Carnation Festival Board and was the Chair of Grand Parade.
Staff Psychologist
Department of Veterans Affairs, Northeast Ohio Healthcare Systems
I’d love to help a people-focused organization better understand and meet the psychological needs of the populations they serve. I believe that serving on a committee or board would allow me to expand the reach beyond my daily patient-facing work.
President
Dot Org Solutions LLC
I believe that nonprofits need strong and committed board members. I have intentionally kept my board service limited to one or two organizations at a time because I want to be an active and attentive board member to those I serve. I bring both nonprofit AND business experience/acumen to the table, which is very uncommon for board members.
Manager of Communications
County of Summit ADM Board
I would like to expand my personal engagement in the Summit County community through Board work in service to an organization or organizations that are dedicated to helping people. I believe this to be one way I can lend my knowledge and passion to better our community.
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.
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.
Senior Manager of Grants and Stakeholder Relations
Elevate Greater Akron
I am looking to grow my network and explore more leadership development opportunities in Summit and Stark counties.
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.
Human Resources Assistant
Portage Path Behavioral Health
I hope to broaden my horizons. I want to get more involved with organizations and be able to expand my potential, while being involved in leadership roles and in the community.
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.
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.
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.
Vice President Client Services
FIT Technologies
I believe in the power of storytelling to inform results. A thoughtful narrative establishes a foundation of trust, support, and value; fosters long-term partnerships; and drive sales. Because of this, I'm looking to serve on a board with a strong mission whereby I can listen to the narrative to identify opportunities, amplify insights from other board members, and assist by strategically "telling the story" to reach a captive audience.
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.
Director of Human Resources
Environmental Design Group
I hope to use my knowledge in human resources to create professional growth, make a positive impact, and network with leaders from diverse industries. I want to make a meaningful impact to the success and sustainability of organizations.
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.
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.
MBAC Regional Director
Akron Urban League