Insight Akron 2023

Insight Akron is an intensive one-day introduction to Akron and its leaders. The program is designed for senior-level leaders who are new to the area, or to reacquaint those who are returning to the area and find themselves in a senior leadership position. Insight Akron will be offered on October 24, 2023.

Registration Deadline: Thursday, October 12, 2023

Leaders Ready To Discover.

Through an interactive day of site visits, presentations, and engagement with key leaders in our community, Insight Akron offers the perfect opportunity for leaders to “hit the ground running” in greater Akron. Insight Akron is a good alternative for an individual who may not currently have time for a more intensive Leadership Akron program. The cost for this program is $500

Insight Akron will:

  • Acquaint participants with key organizations, decision-makers and issues in the community

  • Connect participants with other leaders across sectors, including business, education, arts, parks & environment, city & county leadership, etc.

  • Expose participants to a number of Akron’s unique assets

  • Familiarize participants with the rich history of Akron

2022 Participants

1.     Stephen McKellips, Vice Provost Enrollment Mgmt, The University Of Akron

2.    J. Cherie Strachan, Professor, Political Science and Director Bliss Institute, The University Of Akron

3.    Jill Bautista, Chief Compliance & Risk Officer, The University Of Akron

4.    Suzanne Bausch, VP Research, The University Of Akron

5. Jason Betts, Social Program Coordinator, Summit County Department Of Jobs and Family Services

6.    Michelle Camou, Director of External Affairs Akron Zoo

7. April Carter, Social Program Supervisor, Summit County Job and Family Services

8. Lena Huff, Summit County Job and Family Services, Summit County DJFS

9.    Rebecca Nussen, Social Program Coordinator, Summit County Job and Family Services

10.   Herman Hill, Executive Director, Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority

11.   Gary Cao, VP Enterprise Analytics, Akron Children's Hospital

12.  Troy Stairwalt, VP CISO, Akron Children's Hospital

13.  Brandyn Neal, Client Advisor Risk Management, Schauer Group

14.  Teresa Stafford, Chief Executive Officer, Battered Women's Shelter and Rape Crisis Center Of Summit and Medina Counties