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Megan Turek
Megan joined the Engage! Cleveland team in May 2024 and serves as our Operations Assistant. Megan earned her BA in Hospitality Management at Youngstown State University. While she was not born and raised in Cleveland, she moved in the area in 2020. Megan is dedicated to assisting the EC team to provide endless opportunities too young to mid-career professionals in the Greater Cleveland Area. While not in the office, you can find her a sporting game, Edgewater Park, or trying out a new restaurant here in Cleveland! Megan is passionate about continuing the mission of EC: to attract, retain and engage young talent, while also highlighting the people and places that make Cleveland the reason!
Abby Petty
Abby joined the Engage! Cleveland team in September 2023 and serves as our Events Manager. Abby earned her BA in Journalism and Promotional Communication at Cleveland State University. While she was not born and raised in Cleveland, she started planting roots in the area during her college years and has been a die-hard Clevelander ever since! With a proven track record in social media strategy and management, coupled with experience in office sales, administration, meeting and event coordination, and non-profit advocacy, Abby is dedicated to planning and executing seamless events that leave a lasting impression on young to mid-career professionals in the Greater Cleveland Area. While not in the office, you can find her trying out a new coffee shop, catching a local music show or hitting up the antique/thrift shops! Abby looks forward to continuing the mission of EC: to attract, retain and engage young talent, while also highlighting the people and places that make Cleveland the reason!
Sarah McCord
Sarah McCord joined Engage! Cleveland in 2026 after spending time running marketing and communications in the Higher Education realm. Sarah’s background in copywriting, social media management, and community connection attracted her to Marketing, and her love for Cleveland attracted her to Engage!
In her spare time, she enjoys reading and connecting with Cleveland-area book clubs, getting active with sand volleyball and running, and trying new restaurants! You’ll also see her at Progressive Field from time-to-time, her favorite team is the Cleveland Guardians!
Sarah earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Baldwin Wallace University in Arts Management and has earned a Certificate of Proficiency from Ursuline College in Digital Marketing. She is excited to dive in with the Engage! Cleveland team to drive connections in the Land!
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Lisa Fuentes
Lisa is a part-time accountant with Engage! Cleveland where she oversees our finances. She handles day-to-day functions, as well as reporting and working with our auditors. Lisa has over 25 years of experience and is a sole proprietor working with many non-profit clients. Not only is she a small business owner, but she is also a native Clevelander and a graduate of the Cleveland Public Schools system.
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Patrick Kellett
Patrick graduated from Kent State University with a degree in Advertising Copywriting and minors in Graphic Design and Marketing. He began his career at American Greetings and later held roles in sales, product development, and e-commerce, where he discovered how to apply creativity to business strategy. His work on the innovation team led to key partnerships with major gift card brands, which he expanded on at Topps Digital Services by managing programs for companies like Airbnb, DoorDash, eBay, and Instacart. Most recently, he led the sales division for Up With Paper, a Cincinnati-based pop-up greeting card company. Patrick is now excited to bring his diverse experience to Engage! Cleveland and make an impact in the nonprofit sector.
Katherine Moyé
With nearly two decades of experience in education, Katherine is a seasoned leader who brings a deep passion for people and community to her role as Relationship Manager with E!C. Formerly a dean at an independent school in Cleveland, she has led from coast to coast before making Cleveland her forever home. Katherine is excited to connect with Employer Members and Leadership Council Members, sharing E!C’s mission and vision with enthusiasm. A proud Syracuse University alumna, she holds a B.A. in African American Studies and a Master’s in Childhood Education. Outside of work, Katherine enjoys exploring Cleveland Heights with her husband and their dog Frankie, attending local arts performances, and soaking in all that downtown Cleveland has to offer.
Ashley Basile Oeken
Ashley is a dynamic leader with over ten years of experience in the nonprofit field. As the organization’s Founding Executive Director and now President, Ashley oversees all aspects of the organization while driving strategic initiatives to increase the impact Engage! Cleveland can have on the community and young professionals. She consults with employers and nonprofits to attract, engage and retain the best and brightest talent.
Ashley remains active in Cleveland’s civic community serving on a variety of committees and boards, and has received many honors and recognition for her work throughout Greater Cleveland.
Ashley holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration from Youngstown State University. Additionally, she is a graduate of the LEADdiversity Class of 2015, PRADCO’s Women in Leadership Class of 2013, Cleveland Bridge Builders Class of 2012, and the Spring 2009 Civic Leadership Institute.
