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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.
Alexis Eichelberger
  • 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.
Ali Adinaro
  • Account Executive
  • Kleidon & Associates
  • I moved to Akron in July 2023 for my job at Kleidon. I'm looking to find a new organization to dedicate time to. I'm also looking to meet new people and learn more about the area.
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.
Alison Matas Smith
  • 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.
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.
Allyse Love
  • 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.
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 Smith
  • 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!
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 Basora
  • 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.
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 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.
Amy Saus
  • 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.
Amy White
  • 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.
Amy Wong
  • 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.
Amy Woodland
  • 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.
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 Barie
  • Senior Manager Grants and Strategy
  • Akron Urban League
  • I would love to connect with more organizations in NE Ohio as I am relatively new to this area and would love the opportunity to further serve this community and network with local changemakers.
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.
Annette Carter
  • 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.
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.
Becky Cross
  • 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.
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 Harmon
  • 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.
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 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.
Brooke Fumich
  • Owner & Brand Consultant
  • Bspace Studio
  • I'm looking to engage and network with likeminded professionals to serve valuable insights and gain a broader business acumen, spanning markets and areas of professional expertise.
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