The Cincinnati Regional Chamber is proud to celebrate the lasting impact of our Leadership Center graduates.
Across industries and neighborhoods, our alumni are making a difference—leading organizations, inspiring change, and helping our region grow stronger every day.
Each month, we share updates that highlight their achievements, showcase their leadership journeys, and demonstrate how their work continues to fuel Cincinnati’s progress. By staying connected, you’ll see firsthand how these leaders are shaping a vibrant, inclusive, and thriving community where everyone belongs.
- Congratulations to the YMCA Women of Achievement: Nabila Ahmad (LC41), Michele O’Rourke (LC48), Cady Short-Thompson (LC35), & Kiana Trabue (WL16)Â
- Jolene West (CC14) began new position as Director, Client Strategy at SynergisticÂ
- Julie Wellington (CL4, CC20) started a new position as AVP, Policy Service – Insurance Operations at Western & Southern Financial GroupÂ
- Shelly Deavy (WL14) began new position as Senior Director of Development, College of Arts & Letters, at Michigan State UniversityÂ
- Megan Shields (CC20) joined the Karen Wellington Foundation Emerging Leaders BoardÂ
- JeRod graduated or just started his Executive MBA?Â
- Maggie Fulmer (CN10) joined the Lexia Learning team as a Campaign Specialist with a focus on regional marketingÂ
- Kelly Adamson (CL4, Br1) joined the Board of Directors for Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon / Pig Works.Â
- Adrienne Wiley (LC45, Br2) has joined the Green Umbrella Food Policy Council.Â
- Guy Harmon (CC20) was promoted to Construction Technology & Innovation Executive at HGC ConstructionÂ
- Nicole Spooner (CC20) became the Director of Research, Grants, & Contracts at Northern Kentucky University and Executive Director for the Northern Kentucky University Research Foundation.Â
- Daniel Frank (CC15) began new adventure at CenterGrid as an Endpoint ArchitectÂ
- David Stevens (CC19) was promoted to the Cincinnati Regional Chamber’s Vice President of Finance and Accounting and CFO of ColdIron Event RentalsÂ
- Jake McGinty (CN11) moved into new role at Boys & Girls Club of Greater Cincinnati as Associate Director of Corporate & Community Engagement. Â
- Arielle Goldberg (CC15) joined the Cincinnati ballet boardÂ
- Lauren Worley (LC42) is serving as Campaign Director for Seth Walsh’s State Treasurer CampaignÂ
- Ashley David (CC20) started new position as Assistant Vice President at the Cincinnati Insurance CompaniesÂ
- David Jenike (BCC5, LC36) began new role as Chief Executive Officer at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical GardenÂ
- Kate Gormley (LS1, CN7) was honored at Myriad Genetics’ National Commercial Meeting Marketer of the Year for her work on the GeneSight TestÂ
- Kaytlynd Lainhart (CN7) has been promoted to Chief Philanthropy, Partnership, and Marketing Officer at The Society of St. Vincent DePaul – CincinnatiÂ
- Kreg Keesee (BCC5, LC42) has been named the new Cincinnati Freestore Foodbank CEOÂ
- The Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio (ULGSO) is proud to announce the 32nd class of the Legendary Lions Society, recognizing seven outstanding leaders whose contributions have made a lasting impact across the Greater Cincinnati region and beyond. These honorees include our alum Thane Maynard (LC17).Â
- The third annual BLK Gala honored local changemaker Kiana Trabue (WL16).Â
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