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McKenzie Tromp

McKenzie Tromp

    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.
Megan Claycomb

Megan Claycomb

    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.
Megan Recker

Megan Recker

    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.
Meghan Beringer

Meghan Beringer

    Senior Director, Investor Relations
    MYE
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Melinda Hoye

    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.
Melissa Shinaberry

Melissa Shinaberry

    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.
Melissa Williams

Melissa Williams

    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.
Meredith Nicodemus

Meredith Nicodemus

    Travel and Fleet Manager
    The Babcock & Wilcox Company
    It is an honor to have the opportunity to network and serve in a pool of talented and respected individuals. Opportunities to serve within my own community while gaining knowledge and exposure is an investment in my professional and personal journey.
Michele Root

Michele Root

    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.
Michelle Bodnovich

Michelle Bodnovich

    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.
Michelle L Weaver

Michelle L Weaver

    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.
Michelle Ward Ciancio

Michelle Ward Ciancio

    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.
Mikayla Blackstone

Mikayla Blackstone

    Human Capital Management Senior Analyst
    Ohio Department of Transportation
    I would like to serve to meet more like minded women, make connections, and of course work to make a difference in an organization. I am at the point in my life where I want to step up more and put my skills to good use. I am interested in many different areas of expertise, and would be happy to join a board.
Molly Hartong

Molly Hartong

    Creative Director/Graphic Designer
    Molly Hartong Design
Monica B Andress

Monica B. Andress

    Attorney
    Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, LLP
Mycheala Holley

Mycheala Holley

    Owner and CEO
    Holley Community Solutions LLC
    Mycheala Holley, CEO of Holley Community Solutions, brings extensive experience as a congressional senior advisor, community advocate, and state legislative aide, making her a valuable asset to community boards. Her proven ability to drive community development, foster strategic relationships, and advocate for policy solutions positions her to contribute meaningfully to board service. As a board member, Mycheala can both share her expertise and further develop her leadership, governance, and strategic planning skills, helping to advance initiatives that promote equity, economic development, and social justice within the greater Akron community. Her passion for collaboration ensures a forward-thinking and impactful contribution.
Niasca McGee

Niasca McGee

    Demand Planner Staff, NA Commercial Supply Chain
    The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    I wholeheartedly aspire to actively contribute to the growth and success of organizations, particularly those that serve the greater community. Board service represents an exceptional learning opportunity for me. I eagerly anticipate gaining valuable insights into governance, decision-making processes, and nonprofit management. As someone committed to lifelong learning, I am genuinely excited about the chance to broaden my knowledge and refine my skills in service of a meaningful cause
Nicole Davis

Nicole Davis

    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.
Nicole Moujaes

Nicole Moujaes

    ERP Program Manager
    Babcock & Wilcox
    I am seeking to join a cause and board because I firmly believe in the importance of community support. Life's challenges are more manageable with an ally who has experience and the courage to do the right thing. Throughout my life, I have received support and help, and I hope to pay it forward by serving others in a meaningful way.
Nicole Price

Nicole Price

    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.
Nicole Smith

Nicole Smith

    R&D Manager
    GOJO Industries Inc.
    I volunteer a lot, 17 years with the Girl Scouts, 6 with the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America, going on 2 with the Summit County Italian American Council. I am looking for more ways to give back to the community and expand my leadership background and learn new things.
Nita Sahai

Nita Sahai

    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.
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Orlean Grant-Whitehead, BS, MBA, ELDE

    Asst. Director of Funded Project
    Case Western Reserve University
    Seeking to give back to the community that gave me so much. When I experienced Mental Health in my own family I realized how much I did not know and how it affected the caregivers.
Paige Schaefer

Paige Schaefer

    School Director
    Oakmont Education
    I would like to begin to expand my service and leadership beyond the school building. I believe board service can assist me in being a better educational leader, thus helping me to better serve my students, teachers, parents, and community.
Pamela Holtz

Pamela Holtz

    Chief External Affairs Officer, Senior Vice President
    Akron Zoological Park
    Through my work, I experienced firsthand the importance of giving your time, talent, and treasure and how simple actions can have a significant impact. I find volunteering rewarding and want to use my talents and position to be able to help the community.
Pietra F Foster

Pietra F Foster

    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.
Raina Ward

Raina Ward-Lasley

    Financial and Administrative Clerk
    Hopson Communications & Coaching, LLC
    I want to be part of something that will allow me to assist at least 1 person with their objective of improving the quality of their own lives. As well as, helping them to position themselves to help another individual improve the quality of theirs.
Renee Markovich

Renee Markovich

    Associate Director
    Akron General Medical Center
    I would like to get involved more locally and specifically have interest in dementia, children and GLBTQ areas
Ruth Barnum

Ruth Barnum

    Vice President of Marketing
    Apex Dermatology
    I am deeply committed to our community and strive to make a positive impact both professionally and personally. I offer collaborative leadership, depth of experience in all facets of marketing, and expertise in healthcare.
Samantha Alonso

Samantha Alonso

    Manager
    MGM Northfield Park
    I am looking to gain more leadership experience and opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. I am big on giving back to my community, and now that I no longer work in the non-profit sector, I"m looking to bring more purpose to my work.
Samantha Lingenfelter

Samantha Lingenfelter

    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.
Samantha Masuda

Samantha Masuda

    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.
Samantha Nervo

Samantha Nervo

    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.
Samantha Williams

Samantha Williams

    Strategic Communications Vice President
    GOJO, Makers of PURELL
    There are several reasons I am interested in serving on a board. They include making a contribution through my communications skills and experience, engaging in networking and making connections for personal and professional growth, and exposure to new learnings and opportunities for development. Finally, I have lived in Summit County and worked for more than 24 years in Akron, and giving back to this great city and community would give me personal fulfillment.
Sarah Deitrick

Sarah Deitrick

    Project Manager
    Greater Akron Chamber
    I am an advocate for the Akron community as a whole, and supporter of women uplifting other women!
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Sarah Krieger

    Director of Donor Relations and Community Engagement 
    Hope & Healing Survivor Resource Center
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