Leadership Akron

Let's meet more of Signature Class 43!

Each member of this class brings their own perspective, experience, and commitment to Greater Akron. Together, they will step into conversations, places, and relationships that expand their understanding of the community and one another.

Please join us in congratulating these leaders and welcoming them to Leadership Akron Signature Class 43.

• Regan Everhard - Hasenstab Architects, Inc.
• Nicole Farrell - Rubber City Development Consulting
• Cassandra Galloway - Child Guidance & Family Solutions
• Florence Gill - Girl Scouts of North East Ohio
• Dara Harper - Akron Black Artist Guild

Read the full press release here: https://www.leadershipakron.org/press-releases-blog/pr6-10-26

The journey begins for Signature Class 43!

Leadership Akron is proud to introduce the 40 individuals selected for Signature Class 43. We're posting five leaders a day over the next week to introduce this year's class. This is a dynamic group of leaders from Greater Akron who are embarking on a 10-month journey to build meaningful connections across sectors and consider how their leadership can serve our community for years to come.

Meet and congratulate these five members of Class 43:

• Brian Anderson - Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
• Kristen Ashby - Akron Community Foundation
• Janis Beckett - CHC - Community Health Center Summit County
• Vish Bhatt - Coleman Health Services
• William Eugene Blake - Progressive Alliance CDC

Read more about the announcement of Class 43: https://www.leadershipakron.org/press-releases-blog/pr6-10-26

Your experience still matters. Your leadership still has a place to grow.

Leadership Akron’s NEXT Program invites retired and soon-to-be-retired leaders to expand their connection to Greater Akron through meaningful relationships, community awareness, and new opportunities to serve.

Class 15 registrations close July 17. Take the next step into a community-centered experience designed to help leaders continue learning, connecting, and contributing.

Register today and expand your experience with NEXT.

Learn more here: https://www.leadershipakron.org/next

This isn't your typical awards breakfast!

The Lieberth Community Vision Award recognizes individuals who reflect the values of its namesake, Dave Lieberth—demonstrating thoughtful, pragmatic leadership that brings people together to move Akron forward.

SAVE THE DATE:
🏆 2026 Lieberth Community Vision Award Breakfast
🗓️ November 5, 2026
📍John S. Knight Center | 77 E Mill St., Akron, OH

Visit here to learn more about the event and sponsorship opportunities:
🔗 https://www.leadershipakron.org/lcvawardbreakfast2026