Humanities/Social Sciences/Liberal Arts
Name: Christopher Steinman
Job Title: Assistant Director, Assessment & Analysis
Company: Johns Hopkins University
Bio: Master’s and ABD in social psychology. Worked for the Ohio Department of Education as an analyst. Now the lead student affairs analyst for Johns Hopkins administration.
Topics: Liberal vs. technical education, graduate school in social sciences, college teaching, education policy and governance, using data to inform strategy.
Availability: Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Tri-C Alumni: Yes
Name: Angelita Bennett
Job Title: Owner/Administrator
Company: The Bennett Family Child Care LLC
Bio: Associate degree in early childhood management (2012); Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education at the University of Cincinnati (2015). I have a licensed Type A 5 Star FCC home.
Topics: I am able to talk about childcare licensing rules in Cuyahoga County. I can also talk about forms needed to earn your Child Development Associate (CDA). I am able to speak about the steps to becoming Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) 1 to 5 star rated. I can go over information about becoming a Type B or a Type A Family childcare provider.
Availability: Afternoon, Evening, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
Tri-C Alumni: Yes
Name: Reverend Gloria Chaney
Job Title: Minister, Chaplain, Instructor, Resource
Company: Olivet IBC, CPD, FBI, United Way
Bio: An instructor and lecturer in church and religious history, and serves as an educational consultant, facilitator, and preceptor.
Topics: In December of 2011, she received an appointment as first female Chaplain for the Cleveland Police Department. In June 2014, she had the distinct pleasure to offer the Invocation at the United States Senate. November 2017 she received an appointment as a Chaplain for the FBI, Department of Justice. She is also a Remote Information and Referral specialist for 211 United Way.
Availability: Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
Tri-C Alumni: Yes
Name: Christine Vodicka
Job Title: Executive Director
Company: College Colleagues
Bio: I have a Master's degree in education; doctoral student. I have presented workshops and keynotes to diverse audiences, including students (K-12), teachers, college faculty, business owners & parents.
Topics: I speak openly about living with stage IV cancer. I began my business, College Colleagues, after my second diagnosis with cancer. I speak on the following motivational topics: gratitude, goal setting, positive thinking & happiness, time management, collaborative learning techniques, 21st century learning skills, study strategies and more.
Availability: Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Tri-C Alumni: No
Name: Judy DeShon
Job Title: Community Outreach Coordinator
Company: Better Business Bureau of Akron
Bio: Community Outreach Coordinator For BBB Akron
Topics: Please feel free to draw from my resume as well as from the topics available through BBB Marketplace Education Initiative: BBB Marketplace Education Initiative
Availability: Morning, Afternoon, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Tri-C Alumni: No
Name: Mai Moore
Job Title: Founder, Board Emeritus and Executive Director
Company: EYEJ Empowering Youth, Exploring Justice
Bio: Founder & Executive Director of non-profit: EYEJ: Empowering Youth, Exploring Justice (eyej.org). 20-years’ experience in marketing helping Travelzoo Inc. & United Online directly go public. EMBA.
Topics: Start-Up Businesses, Non-Profit, Youth in Cleveland, Social Justice, Creating Change, Marketing
Availability: Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Tri-C Alumni: No
Name: Lenita Womack
Job Title: Resource Manager
Company: Cuyahoga County Division of Children and Family Services
Bio: Bachelor of Arts, Communications, Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Master of Science in Social Administration. Full Bio available on LinkedIn
Topics: 30 years of experience in child welfare, experienced trainer on child abuse neglect, parenting, and teen domestic violence and self-esteem. I have experience as a middle school track coach, conducting teen workshops on domestic violence and human trafficking. I have volunteered in the community for female victims of domestic violence and youth with chemical dependency issues. Currently on Children and Family Services Speakers Bureau and Volunteer for Hospice of the Western Reserve.
Availability: Afternoon, Evening, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
Tri-C Alumni: No
Name: Conida Hawk
Job Title: manager, Job Connect
Company: CareSource
Bio: I hold a Master's Degree in Counseling and an EdS Degree in counseling and Pupil Personnel Administration. I am a supervising licensed professional clinical counselor and have been in social services for the past 20 years. I have also taught psychology for the past 10 years at the collegiate level. I specialize in diagnosing and treating mental health disorders of children, teens, and adults.
Topics: Mental Health, Counseling, Psychology, Social Services
Availability: Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Tri-C Alumni: No