APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR OUR SPRING 2023 SPOTLIGHT PROGRAM!
Participants will identify and develop personal strengths, gain exposure to numerous community leaders and organizations, and explore issues and opportunities in our community.
For Stark County to adapt and thrive, it is essential that young professionals work, play, and stay in our community. The Spotlight program can be a key element to helping young professionals learn all that our community has to offer, make connections with a variety of people, and find their niche for meaningful service.
Spotlight Program class members will receive:
- Personalized GallupStrengths Assessment
- Programming founded on the six Leadership Competencies
- Professional headshot (digital file)
- Community service opportunity
- Introduction to non-profit leaders and causes
- Exposure to community arts and culture
- Downtown development and historical background
- Opportunities to explore local economic development initiatives
- Diversity and inclusion-focused sessions
- Networking opportunities with like-minded young professionals
The Spotlight Program is a great option for employers to enhance leadership potential and build competencies of young professionals. The class will meet in-person from 4-6pm on six program days, over a 12 week period, from March to May. Tuition for the six sessions is $600 per person. Scholarships may be available to non-profit organizations, entrepreneurs, and/or minority candidates. Company group applications are welcome. Applications for the Spring session are due by February 27, 2023.
Tomas Barrett, Assistant Professor, University of Mount Union
Michael Benevento, Investment Analyst, Beese Fulmer
Colin Campbell, Associate Professor of Physics; Data Science Program Coordinator, University of Mount Union
Jacqueline Capuano, IT Services Sales Executive, ComDoc
Megan Conkle, Director of Housing and Supportive Services ,YWCA of Canton
Morgan Craig Barth, Attorney, AlerStallings
Alysha Davis, Social Media Manager, University of Mount Union
Joseph Fisher, Licensed Professional Counselor, Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health
Christopher Flounders, Accountant, Peoples Services
Justin Frazier, Collector, CSE Federal Credit Union
Emma Grantier, Sales and Marketing Operations Specialist, Employers Health
Megan James, Clinic Supervisor, Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center
Jessica Kurz, School Based Therapist, Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health
Miranda McNeal, Early Childhood Mental Health Program Manager, CommQuest Services
Elena Minnick, Accountant, CSE Federal Credit Union
Jillian Morris, Strategic Sourcing Specialist, The Timken Company
Alexandra O’Connor, Project Manager, Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce
Matthew Patterson, Senior Sales Executive, AultCare
Stephanie Reiss, Senior Compensation Analyst, The Timken Company
Ryan Riggs, Head Wrestling Coach, University of Mount Union
Aleisha Stout, Project Manager, Strengthening Stark
Abigail Van Auken, Assistant Development and Events Coordinator, Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health
Megan Vance, Site Manager, GiGi’s Playhouse Canton
Brian Veitch, Technical Service Unit Engineer/Refining Engineer 1, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Stephanie Virgallito, Digital Marketing & Community Engagement Specialist, PBS Western Reserve
Brooke Wolters, Refinery Accountant, Marathon Petroleum Company
Julie Abiecunas, Chief Executive Officer, JRC
Christopher Ady, Training and Development Coordinator Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio
Brittany Bennage, Lead Claims Specialist, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health
Marissa Cooney, Prevention Specialist, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health
Christian Duckworth, Commercial Analyst, KeyBank
Matthew Fantone, Transition Coordinator, Project Rebuild
Courtney James, Associate Marketing and Communications Specialist, Liberty HealthShare
Andrea Legg, Director, North Canton Public Library
Nathan Lex, Tech Service Engineer, Marathon Petroleum Company
Stephen McNulty, Internal Medicine Resident, Western Reserve Hospital
Jessica Minor, Customer Acceptance Analyst, The Timken Company
Jason Mogus, Owner, Center for Renewed Minds, LLC
Kayla Remark, Mortgage Consultant, Signature Mortgage
Kelly Snader, HR Generalist, Peoples Services, Inc.
Kellan Roberts, Owner, R House Home Health Care Services
Jackson Roudebush, Electrical Systems Engineer, Diebold Nixdorf
Daja Simpson, Funding and Development Chairperson, NAACP
Tiffany Skillern, Strategic Planning Consultant, Tiffany Star Skillern
Mackenzie Smith, Program/Marketing Coordinator, Girls on the Run East Central Ohio
Joey Stoffer, Business Development Executive, Employers Health
Jessica Trambley, Communications Specialist, WRL Advertising
Erika Wood, Case Management Supervisor/School-based Therapist, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health
Shawn Bagley, Purchasing and Risk Manager, University of Mount Union
Daniel Brown, Process Engineer, The Timken Company
Josh Campbell, Senior Engineer, The Timken Company
Hannah Cowie, Prevention Specialist, Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health
Lynn Dudash, Assistant Professor, University of Mount Union
Emma Farkas, Postdoctoral Psychology Fellow, Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health
Max Feller, Registered Representative/Financial Representative, Western & Southern
Jill Grove, Spirit Squad Advisor, University of Mount Union
Megan Huston, Licensed Professional Counselor, Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health
Josh Ippolito, Senior Finance Analyst – Operations, The Timken Company
Bayley Porter, Coordinator, Partnerships and Events, Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls
Sarah Powers, Assistant Director of Academic Marketing, University of Mount Union
JoAnna Schofield, Branch Manager, Stark County District Library
Kelly Snader, HR Generalist, Peoples Services, Inc.
Alec Stuckey, Associate, GDK & Company
Jennifer Tong, Process Engineer, Marathon Petroleum
Seandra Walker, Psychologist, Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health
Audra Youngen, Director of Alumni Engagement, University of Mount Union
Madison Zurakowski, Communications Coordinator, Hall of Fame Resort and Entertainment Company
Nasheka Lemon, Program Coordinator, Bounce Innovation Hub
Brett Pinson, Client Solutions Specialist, Employers Health
Avery Roper, Diversity Recruiter, Akron Children’s Hospital