We’re seeking mentors and participants to join our Professional Connections program! Professional Connections is designed to give established professionals a way to share their experience and advice with ambitious international newcomers eager to build their professional skills and networks.
If you would like more information on joining the program as a volunteer mentor or international newcomer participant, please reach out to Cameron at cameron@globalcleveland.org
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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!
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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Belle Mercurio
As the Marketing & Communications Manager she is excited to bring her love for this city to her work everyday through creating marketing and social media content for EC! She will be responsible for creating Engage! Cleveland’s email newsletters, managing our social media channels, maintaining our website, amongst other marketing duties.
belle@engagecleveland.org
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.
