Cleveland’s New Leaders Reception

Celebrating Greater Cleveland’s Newest Chief Executive Officers

Join the Cleveland Leadership Center and Benesch for an exclusive gathering honoring recently appointed chief executive officers who are shaping our region’s future. The New Leaders Reception brings together Greater Cleveland’s recently appointed CEOs, Presidents, and Executive Directors for an evening of connection and celebration with the region’s top executives from the corporate, nonprofit and government sectors.

The event is limited to the first 150 people to RSVP. 

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Invitations for this event are intended only for the recipient and are non-transferable. Please RSVP today to reserve your seat.

Event Details
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
5:30-7:30 p.m.

Brief remarks at 6:15 p.m. to recognize the new leaders in attendance. The majority of the evening will be dedicated to meaningful conversations and connections: the perfect environment to make and renew relationships with leaders across our region.

Location
Benesch Law
127 Public Square #4900, Cleveland 44114

• New Leaders to be Recognized (updating as RSVPs are received)

  Christina Breem
  Head of School
  Laurel 

  Matt Dolan
  President & CEO
  Team NEO

  Lee Fisher
  President
  Baldwin Wallace

  Derrick Fulton
  Executive Director
  Facing History & Ourselves Cleveland

  Eric Gordon
  President & CEO
  Positive Education Program (PEP)

  Ken Griffin
  President & CEO
  Care Alliance

  Torrence L. Hinton
  President, Ohio
  First Energy

  Jeffrey Lox
  President & CEO
  Wingspan Care Group (Bellfaire)

  Nicole McKinney
  President & CEO
  Cleveland Rape Crisis Center

  Jim Mullen
  President & CEO
  Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland

  Greg Peckham
  President & CEO
  Conservancy for CVNP

  Jesse Rosen
  President & CEO
  Mandel Jewish Community Center

  Margaret Sanchez
  President & CEO
  Esperanza

  Mark Swaim-Fox
  President & CEO
  The Diversity Center

  Michele Scott Taylor
  President & CEO
  College Now

  Myesha Watkins
  Executive Director
  Office of Violence Prevention, Cuyahoga County

A Partnership of Excellence

This exclusive reception is brought to you through the collaborative vision of Cleveland Leadership Center and Benesch, in partnership with a Host Committee of several Cleveland institutions committed to nurturing exceptional leadership across our region.

Thank you to the Host Committee:

                   

Be Among Cleveland’s Finest

RSVP to confirm your attendance by October 1. RSVP to Caitlin Peterson.