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
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!
Aleah Humble
With a passion for creating meaningful experiences and building strong community connections, Aleah Humble joined the team as the Event Manager at Engage! Cleveland in 2026, where she plans and executes events that bring professionals together while showcasing the best of the Cleveland region.
Aleah earned her Bachelor of Science in Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management with a minor in Leadership from Bowling Green State University. Her background spans event management, marketing, social media strategy, and client relations. Prior to joining Engage! Cleveland, she built her career in the wedding and events industry, managing large-scale events, developing marketing campaigns, and cultivating relationships with clients and industry partners. Her experience blends creativity with organization, allowing her to deliver thoughtful, detail-driven events from concept through execution.
Known for her collaborative approach and eye for design, Aleah is passionate about creating memorable experiences that foster connection, celebrate community, and leave a lasting impression.
Outside of work, you’ll often find Aleah eating her way through Cleveland’s vibrant food scene or exploring the Cleveland Metroparks with her Bernedoodle, Oakley Rae. She’s always on the lookout for a new local favorite, whether it’s a hidden gem restaurant, neighborhood coffee shop, or a vintage shop.
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!
Michael Grasso
michael@engagecleveland.org
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.
contact@engagecleveland.org
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.
