UNITED WAY OF SUMMIT & MEDINA - Key Persons


Aaron Swartz

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Officers & Executive Committee
  • Tocqueville Campaign Chair EY

Alicia Johnson

Job Titles:
  • CASE MANAGER, HOUSING SERVICES

Alina Muresan

Job Titles:
  • MANAGER, ACCOUNTING - GRANTS

Alison Breaux

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Officers & Executive Committee
  • Secretary Summit County Court of Common Pleas

Andrew Leask

Job Titles:
  • ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT, BRAND MANAGEMENT and COMMUNICATION

André Campbell

Job Titles:
  • Chief Diversity Officer
André serves as Chief Diversity Officer at United Way of Summit & Medina, providing executive leadership in fulfilling the overall mission and vision of the organization by advancing diversity, equity and inclusion. Since joining United Way of Summit & Medina in 2016, he has been a leader in the Bridges Summit County initiative. André has consistently facilitated large-scale community and organizational workshops across the Greater Akron region, which support individuals, organizations, and communities in understanding and addressing the individual and systemic dynamics of poverty.

Angela Williams

Job Titles:
  • MANAGER, CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT

Angie Wells

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Officers & Executive Committee
  • Member GPD Group

Anna Boatright

Job Titles:
  • MANAGER, 211 RESOURCES

Annie McFadden

Job Titles:
  • Chief of Staff, Impact and Communications

Antoinette Dudley

Job Titles:
  • DIRECTOR, FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT

Ashley Brown

Job Titles:
  • CASE MANAGER, HOUSING SERVICES

Ashley Jones

Job Titles:
  • COORDINATOR, FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER

Barbara Sarbak

Job Titles:
  • SPECIALIST, 211 RESOURCES

Bobbie Gardner

Job Titles:
  • OFFICE COORDINATOR, MEDINA OFFICE

Bradley A. Wright

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Officers & Executive Committee
  • Board Chair Roetzel & Andress

Bradley Virgin - VP

Job Titles:
  • Controller
  • Vice President

Brandon Beacham

Job Titles:
  • MANAGER, CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT

Brandon Dulaney

Job Titles:
  • COUNSELOR, FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT

Briana Gamble

Job Titles:
  • Manager, Referrals

Bridget Lacy

Job Titles:
  • Director, Family Stability

Brittany O'Neil

Job Titles:
  • DIRECTOR, 211

Brynn Allio Popa

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Officers & Executive Committee
  • Nominating Chair Greater Akron Chamber

Calvin Robinson

Job Titles:
  • MANAGER, CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT

Candy Petticord

Job Titles:
  • SPECIALIST, HOMELESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM ( HMIS ) SUPPORT

Cathryn O'Malley - COO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Operating Officer
  • Certified Professional Coach
  • Member of the Board for Heart to Heart Communications
Cathryn serves as Chief Operating Officer for United Way of Summit & Medina. She was born and raised in Akron, Ohio. After high school, she moved to Columbus, Ohio, to attend Capital University, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Art. Cathryn is a certified Professional Coach and holds certifications as a Change Practitioner with PROSCI, Facilitator of the Myers Briggs Type Indicator, The Leadership Challenge facilitator and certifications in Crucial Conversations and Crucial Accountability. She has presented at a variety of conferences on national and local levels, including a Keynote opportunity with the Ohio Society for Pediatric Nursing Association, a breakout session at the ANCC National Magnet Conference and Mistress of Ceremonies for the Women's Network, Women of Achievement Awards and Emcee for the Annual Speak out for Values Breakfast with Heart to Heart. Cathryn is an active member of the Board for Heart to Heart Communications and continues to be a community resource and have involvement with local events and organizations like Torchbearers, Women's Network and Access Inc., Child Guidance and Family Solutions and the University of Akron's HR Advisory Board. She resides in west Akron with her husband Michael, and their twins, Graeme and Jemma. She enjoys being active with her family and friends, which includes hiking and playing volleyball, golf, tennis, basketball and softball.

Chanté Roberts

Job Titles:
  • EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Chapri Croff

Job Titles:
  • CASE MANAGER, HBAH

Chris Gessner

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Christine Riddick

Job Titles:
  • MANAGER, CASE MANAGEMENT

Cindy Zavarelli

Job Titles:
  • LEAD SPECIALIST, 211

Cortney Hazen

Job Titles:
  • MANAGER, POLICY and ADVOCACY

Crystal Murphy

Job Titles:
  • Manager, Family Stability

Dallas Piorkowski

Job Titles:
  • ANALYST, DATABASE SYSTEMS

Daniel K. Glessner

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Darion Karam

Job Titles:
  • MANAGER, DONOR ENGAGEMENT

Darnesha Knight

Job Titles:
  • Case Manager, Housing Services

Dave Griffing

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

David Huskins

Job Titles:
  • SPECIALIST, 211 RESOURCES

Deborah Belintani Rosa

Job Titles:
  • Generalist, HUMAN RESOURCES

Denise Thomas

Job Titles:
  • DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY IMPACT and HEALTH

Devoe E. Johnson

Job Titles:
  • SENIOR DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Diana Ehlert

Job Titles:
  • Vice President, Community Impact and Bold Goals

Dr. Cynthia Flynn Capers

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Emeritus

Dr. Hans R. Dorfi

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Elizabeth Z. Bartz

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Officers & Executive Committee
  • Member State & Federal Communications

Eric Razo

Job Titles:
  • COORDINATOR, FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER at McEbright CLC

Frank R. Graziano

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Gaby Laguna Leon

Job Titles:
  • Specialist, Content and Digital Marketing

Gia Bell

Job Titles:
  • Advisory Chair of the Officers & Executive Committee

Glenn Booth

Job Titles:
  • SPECIALIST, IT / OPERATIONS

Greg Skinner

Job Titles:
  • Associate Vice President, FUND DEVELOPMENT

Hana Lowe

Job Titles:
  • Director, Employee Experience

Heather Raybould

Job Titles:
  • DIRECTOR, FINANCE - GRANTS

Ilene Shapiro

Job Titles:
  • Executive

Iriel Hopkins

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Officers & Executive Committee
  • LSW Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Chair Summa Health

James "Whitt" Butler

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Officers & Executive Committee
  • Board Vice Chair EY

James Mullen - CEO, President

Job Titles:
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Member of the Officers & Executive Committee
  • PRESIDENT
Jim Mullen serves as the President & Chief Executive Officer at United Way of Summit & Medina. Jim joined the organization as the seventh President & CEO in the organizations 100+ year history. During his leadership United Way of Summit & Medina has grown to one of the largest United Way's in the State of Ohio and a Top 50 United Way in the Country. As president and CEO of United Way of Summit County, Jim Mullen's leadership direction focuses on systematic change and organizational growth accomplished through strong volunteer leadership, innovative approaches and long-term community solutions. Since 2015, Jim has guided United Way through historic growth as it moves beyond fundraising to creating meaningful community change in Summit County.

James Rayburn

Job Titles:
  • Coordinator, VITA

Jani Groza

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Officers & Executive Committee
  • Chairman Westfield

Jason Davis

Job Titles:
  • Vice President, Information Technology & Building Operations

Jason Dodson

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Officers & Executive Committee
  • Policy & Advocacy Chair Roetzel & Andress

Jason Valenti - CHRO

Job Titles:
  • DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES

Jayden Graves


Jazmine Moxley


Jen Tompkins - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Financial Officer

Jesse W. Hurst

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Officers & Executive Committee
  • Community Impact Chair Impel Wealth Management

Joseph Scalise

Job Titles:
  • DIRECTOR, HOUSING SERVICES

Katie Janota

Job Titles:
  • DIRECTOR, CREATIVE CONTENT and PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Katie Penny

Job Titles:
  • COUNSELOR, FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT

Kayla Perry

Job Titles:
  • Specialist, 211

Kendra C. Philon

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Officers & Executive Committee
  • Treasurer / Finance Chair Meaden & Moore

Krystal Levstek

Job Titles:
  • COORDINATOR, HOMELESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM ( HMIS )

Laura Duda

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Officers & Executive Committee
  • Member the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

Leesa Bruback

Job Titles:
  • Manager, Central Intake

LeighAnn Garver

Job Titles:
  • MANAGER, CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT ( MEDINA )

Lydia Butler

Job Titles:
  • MANAGER, GRAPHIC DESIGN

Malinda Sampsell

Job Titles:
  • ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCIAL STABILITY & HEALTH

Malorie Kormos

Job Titles:
  • Chief Development and Marketing Officer

Marc Divis

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Officers & Executive Committee
  • Member Akron Energy Systems, LLC

Mark C. Juve

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Officers & Executive Committee
  • Member Americhem, Inc

Melanie Cross-Thompson

Job Titles:
  • MANAGER, 211

Michele Cerminaro

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Officers & Executive Committee
  • Immediate past Chair EXp Realty, LLC

Mike Hicks

Job Titles:
  • MANAGER, BUILDING OPERATIONS

Mike Simpkins

Job Titles:
  • SPECIALIST, FINANCE DATABASE

Morgan Mannella

Job Titles:
  • MANAGER, DONOR RELATIONS

Moriah Cheatham Williams

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Nicholas Buzzelli J.

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Nicole Simmons

Job Titles:
  • SPECIALIST, 211 RESOURCES

Patrick O'Neill

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Officers & Executive Committee
  • Member O'Neill Insurance

Paul Khacherian

Job Titles:
  • ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT, MEDINA COUNTY

Paul N. Catania

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Officers & Executive Committee
  • Organizational Development Chair Oswald Companies

Phillip Gibson

Job Titles:
  • COUNSELOR, FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT

Racheal Viola

Job Titles:
  • COACH

Rica Keith

Job Titles:
  • COORDINATOR, Family Resource Center Operations

Robert Cooper

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Emeritus

Ronald Paydo

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Officers & Executive Committee
  • Campaign Chair the Huntington National Bank

Ryan Davidson

Job Titles:
  • COORDINATOR, YOUTH SUCCESS

Sara McKay

Job Titles:
  • COUNSELOR, FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT ( MEDINA )

Sarah Palace

Job Titles:
  • DIRECTOR, COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS

Sarah Pennell

Job Titles:
  • Coordinator, Family Stability

Steve Dimengo Buckingham

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Steve Wilt

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Officers & Executive Committee
  • Member CAPTRUST Financial Advisors

Stuart Glauberman Malco

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Susan Roth

Job Titles:
  • SPECIALIST, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Syiedah Gordon

Job Titles:
  • OFFICE COORDINATOR

Tamara Fynan

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Tanya Kahl

Job Titles:
  • VICE PRESIDENT, COMMUNITY IMPACT, 211 & BASIC NEEDS

Tiffany Beyl

Job Titles:
  • CASE MANAGER, HOUSING SERVICES

Tiffany Stacy

Job Titles:
  • COORDINATOR, FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER at NORTH HIGH SCHOOL

Tracy Dowe

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Officers & Executive Committee
  • New Account Development Chair Fifth Third Bank

Trevor Gorfido


Twyla Moore

Job Titles:
  • Specialist, 211

Vish Bhatt

Job Titles:
  • Vice President, Data & Analytics

Wendy Wood

Job Titles:
  • ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT, Fund Development

William H. Considine

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Emeritus

William Lowery II

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Officers & Executive Committee
  • Marketing & Brand Management Chair EXp Realty, LLC