SitemapThe Raymond John Wean Foundation recently announced the 15 members of its inaugural Nonprofit Leadership Cohort, presented in partnership with Gradient, a consulting firm focusing on developing human equity. The 15 mid-career nonprofit professionals were selected from a pool of nearly 40 applicants serving organizations throughout Warren and Youngstown. TOP VIDEOS The video player is currently playing an ad. You can skip the ad in 5 sec with a mouse or keyboard Beginning in 2025 and over the course of eight months, the program will provide cohort members with coaching, peer-to-peer learning and opportunities to implement skills learned within their organizations. The dynamic curriculum will focus on cultivating key competencies that are vital for personal and programmatic leadership, including transformation and inclusive leadership skills, strategic thinking and planning, financial management and fundraising, team building and cohesion, and board governance and compliance. The members of the first Nonprofit Leadership Cohort are:
• Alex Hertzer, Executive Director, Mahoning Valley Manufacturers Coalition
• Angelica Diaz, Executive Director, Organización Cívica y Cultural Hispana Americana Inc.
• Audrey Novotny, CEO, Trumbull Mobile Meals
• Bryant L. Youngblood, Jr., Founder, Evolve Innovation Center
• Christopher Colón, Executive Director, Thrive Mahoning Valley / Northeast Ohio Regional Director, Ohio Environmental Council & OEC Action Fund
• Deon Stubbs, Founder and CEO, Hyer Merit Association
• Elisa Nicole Hosey, Re-Entry Support Specialist, Home for Good Re-Entry Center
• Jalaya Provitt, High School Program Coordinator, Inspiring Minds
• Kevin Stringer, Community Engagement Coordinator, Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership
• Lea Dotson, Co-founder, Warren Forward
• Markisha Parker, Executive Director, Parker Farms
• Melissa Phillips, Executive Director, Sunshine-Warren Homes
• Michaela Write, Mission Officer, YWCA Mahoning Valley
• Norman Carter, Founder and Executive Director, The Carter House Inc.
• Violeta Aguirre, Community Engagement Manager, Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp.
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