Our TE Team
Our board and staff (many of whom have successfully overcome the same barriers that participants face), are passionate about supporting participants and graduates as they develop skills and knowledge to advance in the workplace.
Meet Our Team
Board of Directors
Board Chairman
Dr. Shenise Johnson Thomas
Chief of External Relations and Development
Cleveland Public Library
Board Secretary
Michael Lepro
Executive Director
JPMorgan Chase & Co
Board Vice Chairman
Amy Richmond
Managing Director
PwC
Board Treasurer
Evan Crows
Group Controller (CPG)
Tremco CPG, Inc.
Board Members
John Allerding
Attorney
Thompson Hine LLP
Jennifer Altstadt
President & CEO
Sea-Land
Dr. Melissa Burrows
Vice President & Chief of Community Connections
Tri-C Cuyahoga Community College
Claudia Castillo
President
Castillo Enterprises Inc
Michael Coxon
Partner
Bain & Company
Josh Crocker
Senior Vice President, Investigations Manager
PNC Bank
Vince Desjardins
Underwriting Operations Director
Westfield Insurance
Conor Doyle
Director of Corporate Reporting
Brookfield Properties
Lisa Griffin
Chief Consumer Officer
University Hospital
Julie Hammond
Director of Global Sales Learning Technology
Sherwin-Williams
Brian Kelly
Chair, Labor & Employment Practice Group
Frantz Ward LLP
Blaine Kelly
State Government Relations Manager
Key Bank
Bola Majekodunmi
Vice President District Manager
US Bank
DaQuri Mays
CRA Mortgage Loan Officer
The Huntington National Bank
SueAnn Naso
President and CEO
Staffing Solutions Enterprises
John Reynolds
Retired - Watson Wyatt and Company
Jocelyn Rosnick
Policy Director
ACLU of Ohio
Omid Sattarian
Managing Director, Private Client Advisor
Bank of America
Bill Swan
Talent Program Specialist
Swagelok
Melanie L. Webber
Partner
Fisher Phillips
Leonora Yurichak
Senior Director Human Resources
CBIZ
Staff Leadership
Adaora Schmiedl
Ronnie Cannon
Achieve Staffing
James Stubbins
Administration & Finance
Advancement & Community Enagement
Adaora Schmiedl
Ronnie Cannon
Community & Re-Entry
Karla Hopkins
Renee Ditchburn
Industry Partnerships
Colleen Smith-Yugulis
Legal Services
Policy & Advocacy
Adaora Schmiedl
Young Adult Services
Erica Hardy
TE Interns
Jabiri Crowley
Jane Jolliffe
Jocelyn Hayes
Molly Roberts
Our Values
Hope
We lift people up, treating all with respect, and providing genuine support.
Justice
We won’t rest until the dignity and worth of each member of our society is recognized.
Impact
We do what we say. We are committed to excellence and life-changing impact.
Community
We are all in this together. We are a caring, supportive team of passionate individuals building a culture that values all perspectives, continuous growth and learning, and fun!
Collaboration
We advocate for better outcomes by engaging deeply with employers, service providers, thought leaders, funders, and others who are equally committed to creating quality jobs and supportive workplaces.
Ingenuity
We move quickly and continuously to improve our approach in response to the needs of individuals, families, and the community.
Interested in becoming a
TE Champion?
We're always looking for passionate people.
Check out our open positions, or help us continue making a difference by volunteering.