August 25, 2023
EC Welcomes Seven New Board Members!
Engage! Cleveland has welcomed seven new individuals to our Board of Directors! The Engage! Cleveland Board of Directors is led by Board Chair SueAnn Naso, Vice Chairs Caroline Guscott and David Toth, Treasurer Joe DiFranco, and Secretary Jennifer Cohen, and comprised of private and public sector leaders in Greater Cleveland dedicated to advancing the young professional community.
We asked the newest members why they decided to join the EC board – and here’s what they had to say!
JOHN BARNES
Cleveland Office Managing Partner and Advisory Services Partner
Grant Thornton LLP
Cleveland possess so many resources for young professionals and its great to be part of an organization dedicated to the attraction and retention of one of the most vital assets to our community to help us grow and evolve.
LISA CODISPOTI
Chief Operating and People Officer
Cleveland Museum of Art
I am delighted to be part of the team helping attract and retain fabulous young talent to Cleveland!
ARIANNA EHMER
Chief Operating Officer, Accounting & Tax
CBIZ
Joining the board of Engage! Cleveland fills me with great joy as I become part of a visionary organization dedicated to enhancing the vitality of our beloved community, Cleveland. Together, we have the power to shape the future by attracting, engaging, and retaining a diverse community of talented young professionals and emerging leaders. It’s an honor to contribute to making Cleveland a top destination for the next generation, where vibrant opportunities and meaningful connections thrive.
DEVON LARICCIA
Tax Supervisor
BMF – Bober Markey Fedorovich
Joining a Board of Directors that not only focuses on the development of younger professionals, but also aims to shine a light on the diverse talent of Cleveland allows me to be optimistic about my hometown’s future.
TESA MIRACLE
Vice President Commercial Banking
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
I love Engage!Cleveland and ever since attending my very first Engage event, I knew I wanted to be a part of this incredible organization. I believe in the mission and know if we attract, retain and help promote young professionals in our region, we all have a much brighter future. I look forward to the work of Engage and am excited to be an active part of it.
STEPHANIE NUNLEY
Director of Admissions, Full-Time MBA
Case Western Reserve University
As a Cleveland native, I have always had a longing to promote my hometown and see it be the most successful place to work, live and play, this fall in line with my work in recruiting at Case Western Reserve University. This passion for attracting young talented students to gain their graduate education in our wonderful city has drawn me to join the Engage Cleveland Leadership Council and further join the Engage Cleveland Board. I am excited to assist in the mission of this organization and Attract, Engage, and Retain young talent in the Cleveland area!
ANTHONY SANTIAGO
Associate
Walter Haverfield
Engage! Cleveland lives and breathes its mission. That ambition and drive is contagious. I hope to help and guide the organization so it can continue to expand. I aim to support Engage! Cleveland on its path to not just be A VOICE but a FORCE in Northeast Ohio
Check out the complete list of board members here.
Why Mentorship Matters
I decided to participate in the Engage! Cleveland mentorship program because of my love for the city and what it has to offer its young professionals and I attended a few events before joining the program. From the welcoming experiences, I was eager to unite with the next cohort.
You Know You’re From Cleveland When…
Being from Cleveland, there are a number of things we all share in common that make us proud Clevelanders. Whether you’re a transplant, boomerang, or a life-long Clevelander, here’s a list of 12 reasons you know you’re undeniable from Cleveland:
Celebrating Cleveland at the Inaugural Generation NEXT Awards
Many local companies, organizations, and individuals came together to celebrate each other and the impact they’re making in Cleveland communities and employment.
