Nicole Chavers - Manager, Financial Empowerment Initiatives, United Way of Summit Medina

(Topic: What if Finacial Empowerment?) March 16, 20

Tiara Autry - College and Career Advisor - Project GRAD Akron

(Topic: Impact of Trauma: How It Affects Our Students and Their Families) - 2/16/22

Devon Anderson - Development Specialist - VANTAGE Aging

(Topic: VANTAGE Aging - What We Do, and How We Help) - 1/19/22

Kristen Chandler-Clark - Community Relations Specialist - Project LEARN

(Topic: Project Learn Snapshot: Adult Literacy in Summit County) - 12/15/21

Nicole Chavers - United Way of Summit and Medina

(Cancelled) - 11/17/21

Frank & Carmen Williams - Fatherhood and Motherhood Initiative

(Topic: Parenting Skills) - 10/20/21

Cristina Gonzalez-Alcala - Community Investment Officer - Akron Community Foundation

(Topic: Grant Funding) - 9/15/21

Shelia Smith - Founder - Koinonia Education and Family Resource Center, LLC

(Topic: The Grief of Pain) - 12/10/20

Robert Fenn - Public Affairs Specialist - Social Security Administration

(Topic: Understanding Social Security with 2020 Vision) - 11/12/20

Iriel Hopkins - System Director for Community Relations & Diversity - Summa Health

(Topic: Embracing Diversity and Inclusion) - 10/15/20

Rosanne Winter - President - League of Woman Voters

(Topic: 2020 Election) - 9/10/20

SUMMER BREAK

Erica Cherry - Case Manager - Family Promise

5/20/20

Shelia Smith - Founder - Koinonia Education and Family Resource Center, LLC

4/15/20

Robert Fenn - Public Affairs Specialist - Social Security Administration

(Topic: Understanding Social Security with 2020 Vision) - 3/18/20

Shaleeta Smith - Manager of Maternal Child Health - Summit County Public Health

(Topic: Our Babies, Our Community, Our Future) - 2/19/20

Dr. Tim McCarragher - Director of the School of Social Work - The University of Akron

1/15/20

Missy McClain - Community Education Program Coordinator - Akron Children’s Hospital

(Topic: An Introduction to Trauma) - 12/12/19

Iriel D. Hopkins - System Director for Community Relations & Diversity - Summa Health

(Topic: Prevalent Health Disparities in Summit County) - 11/14/19

Tamiyka Rose - Health Equity Ambassador / Assistant to the Mayor for Public Policy - Mayor’s Office, City of Akron (Topic: Violence - A Public Health Crisis) - 10/10/19

Kent Camino - Partnership Specialist - U.S. Census Bureau

(Topic: 2020 Census Overview) - 9/12/19

SUMMER BREAK

Rev. Nanette Pitt - Senior Minister - First Congregational Church of Akron

5/15/19

Elizabeth Winter - Coordinator of Partner Engagement - College and Career Academies of Akron

(Topic: Academy 101 Community Information Session) - 4/17/19

Jason Blakely - Outreach Specialist - Street Outreach Services

3/20/19

Cristina Gonzalez - Research Associate and Tech Wizard - Summit Education Initiative

2/20/19

Rebecca McCullough - Foster Parent Recruiter - SAFY of Canton/Akron

1/16/19

Susan Baker Ross - Traffic Court Magistrate - Akron Municipal Court

12/19/18

Zach Vierheller - Program Manager - Summit County DJFS

(Topic: Youth Employment and Training Programs) - 11/21/18

Laurie Curfman - Director of Programs - Project GRAD Akron

(Topic: GRADuation Really Achieves Dreams!) - 11/21/18

Margo Sommerville - President - Akron City Council

(Topic: How to Engage and Collaborate with Politicians and Leaders of the Community) - 9/19/18

SUMMER BREAK

Christine Lynn - Akron Enrollment Coordinator - Stark State College, Akron

(Topic: Stark State Akron) - 5/16/18

Marquita Mitchell - Executive Director - Project LEARN of Summit County

4/18/18

Bill Macchione - Initiative Coordinator - Fatherhood Initiative

(Topic: Helping Fathers Connect with Their Children) - 3/21/18

Rose Rose - Community Relations - Haven of Rest

(Topic: What Are We Doing Here?) - 2/21/18

Heather Trnka - Injury Prevention Coalition Supervisor - Akron Children’s Hospital

(Topic: Injury Prevention in Summit County: How Can We Keep Our Kids Safe?) - 1/17/18

Amy Belles - KultureCity of Akron

(Topic: An Equal World for Individuals With Autism and Their Families) - 12/20/17

Darnella McNeil - CEO - Legacy III

(Topic: Supportive Housing for Women with Substance Abuse) - 11/15/17

Joe Scalise - Access Services - Info Line, Inc.

10/18/17

Linda Hale - Microbusiness Specialist - Akron-Summit County Public Library

(Topic: Business Start-Up Resources) - 9/20/17

SUMMER BREAK

Kathryn Michael - Judge - Akron Municipal Court

5/17/17

Dawn Glenny - President/CEO - Greenleaf

4/19/17

Chris Miller - Communications & Community Investment Officer - Akron Community Fund

3/15/17

Jack Struter - CPST Coordinator - Minority Behavioral Health

2/15/17

Lindsay Ridinger - Manager of WOW! Communications - Summit Educational Initiative

(Topic: Pointing Towards Prosperity) - 1/18/17

Jo Dangel Natalie Peacock - Marketing & Fund Development Coordinator - Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank

(Topic: Feeding Families, Fighting Hunger) - 12/21/16

Darryl Brake - Opiate Task Force

(Topic: The Opiate Epidemic in Summit County) - 11/16/16

Rebecca McCullough - Foster Parent Recruiter - SAFY

(Topic: The Impact of Past Trauma on Children in Foster Care) - 10/19/16

Katarina Cook - Judge - Akron Municipal Court

(Topic: Human Trafficking: Keeping Summit County Safe for Kids) - 9/21/16

SUMMER BREAK

Mary Reitano - International Institute

(Topic: Refugees and Immigrants in our Community) - 5/18/2016

Linda Omobien - Council-at-Large - Akron City Council

(Topic: Community Changes and Where we are Headed) - 4/20/16

Kellie I. Morehouse - AMHA

(Topic: Early Childhood Issues and Initiatives) - 3/16/16

Ron Cable - Domestic Relations Court

(Topic: Domestic Violence) - 2/17/16

Children’s Services

1/20/16

Jennifer Mesko-Kimmich - Jewish Family Services

(Topic: Volunteer Guardian Program) - 12/16/15

Nicole Mullet - ArtsNow

(Topic: Importance of Community Arts) - 11/18/15

Officer Lloyd Ford - Akron Police Department

(Topic: Community Policing in Akron) - 10/21/15

Ellen McWilliams - Akron Public Schools

(Topic: 3rd Grade / Pipeline to Prison) - 9/16/15

SUMMER BREAK

Cassie Durdel - Safe Landing Coordinator

5/20/15

Sheila Smith

(Topic: Outreach to Teens) - 4/15/15

Debbie Ress - GASP

(Topic: Guardians Advocating for Children) - 3/18/15

APSchools

1/21/15

Judge Linda Teodosio - Juvenile Courts

12/17/14

Ann Ream & Jean Bennett - SCCS

11/19/14

Robert Fenn - Social Security Administration

10/15/14

Judge Elinore Marsh Stormer

9/17/14

SUMMER BREAK

Stacey L. Gardner-Buckshaw, PhD - Director, Social & Special Programs - ASCA

(Topic: Working Together to Build Trusting Relationships) - 5/21/14

Emily Bean - Community Investment Officer - Akron Community Foundation

(Topic: A Community Foundation’s Perspective on Investments) - 4/16/14

Daniel J. Rambler - Director of Student Support Services and Security - Akron Public Schools

(Topic: Making a Difference in Community Welfare) - 3/19/14

Michael Robinson - Executive Director - Akron YMCA

(Topic: Building Strong Communities One Child at a Time) - 2/19/14

Donald C. Breece - Board Chairman - South Akron Youth Mentorship

(Topic: Generational Poverty in Our Footprint in Southeast Akron) - 1/15/14

Katerina Papas - Children Services Deputy Ex. Director, General Counsel - Summit County Children’s Services

(Topic: Improving the Lives of Abused and Neglected Children) - 12/18/13

Ruth Llewellyn - Director of Employee Assistance - Greenleaf Family Center

(Topic: Positive Impact and EAP Can Have on the Workplace) - 11/20/13

Jim Pfander - General Manager - Akron Aeros

(Topic: Hitting a Home Run for Akron) - 10/16/13

Charles Brown - Assistant Chief of Police - Akron Police Department

(Topic: In Search of Urban Peace: Addressing Violence) - 9/18/13

SUMMER BREAK

Barb Medlock, R.N., M.S.N. - Hotline Coordinator - Portage Path Behavioral Health

(Topic: Suicide/Crisis) - 5/15/13

Theresa Beyerle, PhD - Associate Director, Institute for Teaching and Learning - The University of Akron

(Topic: Service-Learning: AU Students Working in the Community) - 4/17/13

Beth Kuckuck, LISW-S - Children’s Program Coordinator - ADM Board

(Topic: Summit County Maternal Depression Network) - 3/20/13

Steven W. Jewell, M.D. LFAPA - Vice President and Chief Medical Officer - Children Guidance & Family Solutions

(Topic: First Program [First Episode of a Psychotic Disorder]) - 2/20/13

Kristin E. Keller, LSW - Community Resource Coordinator - Hudson Ministerial Association -

(Topic: Laurel House Shelter for Homeless Adults) - 1/16/13

Donae Ceja - Senior V.P. - The United Way of Summit County

(Topic: Continued Effort to Break Generational Poverty) - 12/19/12

Dr. Minorik - Chiropractor - Minorik Chiropractic Center

(Topic: In-Service Stress Management) - 11/14/12

Emily Hionides-Horner LISW, PhD - Behavioral Specialist - Summa Health

(Topic: Mindfulness) - 10/17/12

David James - Superintendent - Akron Public Schools

(Topic: Preparing Youth for the 21st Century in Today’s Schools) - 9/19/12

SUMMER BREAK

Leslie Parker Barnes - Founder and Executive Director - Youth Excellence Performing Arts Workshop (YEPAW)

(Topic: YEPAW) - 5/16/12

Kathy Kiehl - Transportation Manager - APS Transportation Services

(Topic: Akron City Transportation) - 4/18/12

Christine Gilley - Consumer Affairs Outreach Specialist - County of Summit Office of Consumer Affairs

(Topic: Summit County Financial Wellness) - 3/21/12

Lynette Brown for Candace Veney - Program Assistant - The Ohio State University

(Topic: Nutrition Education) - 2/15/12

Carolyn Burrier - Youth Services Coordinator - Akron-Summit County Public Library

(Topic: This City Reads) - 1/18/12

Cheryl Biddle - Executive Director - Alliance for Healthy Youth

(Topic: C.A.T.S. Program) - 12/21/11

Fred Berry - Housing Services Manager - Info Line

(Topic: Continuum of Care/Homelessness) - 11/16/11

Ron Rett - Interim Director - NAMI of Summit County

(Topic: Living with Difficult Partners) - 10/19/11

Brian Miner & Tim House - Co-Founders of Elves and More - NEO

(Topic: Bringing Hope to Children One Bike at a Time) - 9/21/11

SUMMER BREAK

Jennifer Ciptak - School Administrator - Life Skills

(Topic: Life Skills Program) - 5/18/11

Emily Hionides-Horner - Behavioral Specialist - Summa St. Thomas Hospital

(Topic: Women and Mental Health) - 4/20/11

Jim Collins - Professor/Gerontologist - Collins Learning Center

(Cancelled) - 3/16/11

Sara Strattan - Executive Director - Community Legal Aid

(Topic: Legal Needs of the Poor) - 2/16/11

Sharon Butler-McCray - CEO/Founder/Trainer - Pride Through Empowerment Foundation, Inc.

(Topic: HUD Approved Services) - 1/19/11

Robert Sukel - Manager, Financial Services - Greenleaf Family Center

(Topic: Finances/Budgeting) - 12/15/10

Kathy Essik - Head Nurse, Detox Unit - Oriana House

(Topic: Detox Unit) - 11/17/10

Melissa Peace - Manager - Akron Children’s Hospital

(Topic: Children Who Witness Violence) - 10/20/10

Pam Hickson-Stevenson - Assistant Director - Akron-Summit County Public Library

(Topic: Library Services and Collaborative Projects) - 9/15/10

SUMMER BREAK

Greg Kalail - Manager, City Recreation - Akron Parks and Recreation

(Topic: Parks and Recreation) - 5/19/10

Sarah Vradenburg - Vice President - Progress Through Preservation

(Topic: Why Preserve the Old in the Modern World?) - 4/21/10

Bill Alford - Head Start Director - Akron Summit Community Action

(Topic: Head Start Program) - 3/17/10

David James - Superintendent - Akron Public Schools

(Topic: Building Blocks to Community Well Being) - 2/17/10

Andrea Denton - Ombudsman - ADM Board

(Topic: Suicide Prevention) - 1/20/10

Mike Kenney - Director - Waiting Child Fund

(Topic: Children Waiting to be Adopted) - 12/16/09

Gary Rosen - Attorney at Law - Goldman & Rosen Ltd.

(Topic: Fatherhood from a Jewish Perspective) - 11/18/09

Sue Tucker - Community Outreach Director - Summit County Court of Common Pleas

(Topic: Parentage) - 10/21/09

Terry Pluto - Sports Writer - Cleveland Plain Dealer

(Topic: Prison Ministry) - 9/16/09

SUMMER BREAK

Keith Shy - Director - MetroParks

(Topic: From Trails to Treasures) - 5/20/09

Andrea Wlaszyn - Young 30 or the Future Recipient 2006 - ArtCetera

(Topic: Artfully Engaging the Next Generation) - 4/15/09

Janet White - President - Women’s Endowment Fund

(Topic: The Endowment Bridge to a Network of Women Empowering Women) - 3/18/09

Cheryl Biddle - Executive Director - Abstinence the Better Choice

(Topic: Positive Youth Development) - 2/18/09

Jamie Bricker - Emergency Services Specialist - American Red Cross

(Topic: Welcoming Our Troops Home) - 1/21/09

Shelia Sims - Family Development Specialist - Open M

(Topic: Open M, Open Hearts) - 12/17/08

David James - Superintendent - Akron Public Schools

(Topic: A Cornerstone for Community Well-Being) - 11/19/08

Abe Zaidan - Founder - Akron Press Club

(Topic: Portraits of Coming Power) - 10/15/08

Dr. Margo Erme - Disease Control Medical Officer - Akron Health Department

(Topic: Pandemic Flu: Community Planning) - 9/17/08

SUMMER BREAK

Andrea Denton - Ombudsman - County of Summit ADM Board

(Topic: BETTER Health, Life, and Community) - 5/21/08

David Jennings - Director - Akron-Summit County Public Library

(Topic: Have You Been to the Library Lately?) - 4/16/08

Taba Aleem - Director of Community Services - Planned Parenthood

(Topic: What you Might not Know About Planned Parenthood) - 3/19/08

Carla Sibley - Program Director, Perkins Activities Central - Akron Public Schools

(Topic: Creating Successful Youth Enrichment for Middle School Students) - 2/20/08

Dr. Steven Jewell - Medical Director - Child Guidance & Family Solutions

(Topic: Mental Health Issues for Children and Youth) - 1/16/08

Jacquie Skrzypiec - Director - Project Connect

(Topic: Technology Standards for Nonprofits…and How to Get There!) - 12/19/07

Nanci Self - Executive Director - Nazareth Housing

(Topic: Making a House a Home) - 11/21/07

Maureen Londergan - Founder and Editor-in-Chief - Epitome Magazine

(Topic: How Epitome Magazine Contributes to Community Welfare) - 10/17/07

Terry Meese - Instructor - School of Family and Consumer Sciences, UA

(Topic: Perspectives from a Practitioner: Are We Our Brother’s Keeper?) - 9/19/07

SUMMER BREAK

Muqit Sabur & Reverend B.A. Moore - Ohio Practitioners for Fathers and Families Network

(Topic: Where Art Thou Fathers? A Discourse on Fathers and Families) - 5/16/07

Terri Leslie - Asst. Director, Prevention Programs - Family Ties

(Topic: How Family Ties INTO Community Welfare) - 4/18/07

Chloe Ann Kriska - Executive Director - Akron Area Association of Churches

(Topic: Where is the FAITH in Community Welfare?) 3/21/07

Jacquelyn Martin - Art Therapist - 2nd Vice President of the Buckeye Art Therapy Association

(Topic: Art for the Heart) - 2/21/07

Mary Kay Dotterer - Program Director - The Highlands

(Cancelled) - 1/17/07

Ronna Kaplan - Director of Music Therapy - The Cleveland Music School Settlement

(Topic: Music Speaks Louder than Words: Making a Difference with Music Therapy) - 12/20/06

Dr. Pamela Schulze - Associate Professor, Child and Family Development - The University of Akron

(Topic: Utilizing FCS Internships in Community Programs) - 11/15/06

Ada Gelphi - Director - CLA at St. Bernard

(Topic: Hispanic Transitioning through Capacitor and CLA) - 10/18/06

James Hardy - Akron Schools Board Member - Akron Board of Education

(Topic: View on Public Education) - 9/20/06