Campus Cleveland 2025
Civic Leadership Summit

Friday, June 20, 2025
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Wolstein Center at Cleveland State University

Sponsored by:

Click on the speaker names to view bios.

  • 8:30 – 9:00 am: BREAKFAST & NETWORKING

    Continental breakfast and connections.

  • 9:00 – 10:30 am: Program welcome + Opening Keynote

    [MAIN BALLROOM]

    Welcome

    Becky Ruppert McMahon (LC 2018, CBB 2008)
    President & CEO, Cleveland Leadership Center

    Campus Cleveland Overview

    Nicole Canitano (CBB 2021)
    Director of College & Young Professional Programs, Cleveland Leadership Center

    Opening Keynote

    Rear Admiral June Ryan (LC2 2018, LC 2017)
    U.S. Coast Guard (Retired) & Speaker, Author & Trainer, June Ryan Global Solutions

  • 10:45 – 11:30 am: Team Building Activity

    [MAIN BALLROOM]

    Nicole Canitano (CBB 2021)
    Director of College & Young Professional Programs, Cleveland Leadership Center

  • 11:30 am – 12:30 pm: Lunch with Leaders

    Sponsored by:

    [MAIN BALLROOM]

    CLC alumni will join students for information discussion on their leadership and civic journeys. Leaders include:

    • Bishara Addison (ALI 2018), Fund for Our Economic Future
    • Alice Armstrong (ALI 2025), Thompson Hine LLP
    • Kumar Arora (LC 2025), Arora Ventures
    • Richard Batyko (ALI 2025), YMCA of Greater Cleveland
    • John Beer (LC2 2019, LC 2018, CLC Board), PNC Private Bank
    • Michael Bernot (LC 2025, CBB 2020, CLI 2018), West Side Catholic Center
    • Kip Bollin (LC 2020, CLC Board), Thompson Hine LLC
    • Ramona Brazile (CBB 2025), The MetroHealth System
    • Stephanie Budd, FoodStrong
    • Cory Cottrill (CBB 2024), Senior Manager – Engineering Services, Swagelok Company
    • Erin Diemling (LC 2024, CBB 2012), PNC Bank
    • Michael Jeans (LC 2016), Growth Opportunity Partners
    • Vickie Johnson (LC 2025), Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    • Mike Klein (LC 2022), Ciuni & Panichi, Inc
    • Meg Mayhugh, The People Architects
    • Kelsey McMillan (CBB 2025), Director – International Business Development, Oatey Co.
    • Erin Gay Miyoshi (CLC 2021, CLC Board), Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland
    • Melanie Myers (CBB 2025, CLI 2021), Oswald Companies
    • Claire Russ (CBB 2021), Cleveland Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA)
    • RADM June Ryan (LC 2018, LC 2017), June Ryan Global Solutions
    • Dr. Ken Schneck, The Buckeye Flame
    • LaToya Smith (CBB 2018), Fifth Third Bank
    • Ryan Virtue (CLI 2018), Partnership Manager, Positive Coaching Alliance
    • Adam Zuccaro (LC 2025), Falls & Co.
  • 12:45 – 1:15 pm: Fireside Chats Round 1
    Teamwork & Collaboration

    Sponsored by:

    [MAIN BALLROOM]

    Panelists:

    • Matt Grimes, Head of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Cleveland Guardians Baseball
    • Melanie Myers (CBB 2025, CLI 2021), Organization Development Leader, Oswald Companies
    • Meg Mayhugh, Managing Director, The People Architects

    Moderator:

    • Rachel Ciomcia (CBB 2010), Chief Program & Impact Officer, Cleveland Leadership Center
    Professional Presence

    [EAST WING LECTURE HALL (across from ballroom)]

    Panelists:

    Moderator:

    • Angela O’Donnell (CBB 2014), Director of Cleveland Bridge Builders, Cleveland Leadership Center
    Adaptability & Initiative

    [VIKING LOUNGE (5th floor)]

    Panelists:

    • Chris King (LC 2025), President, ODS Transportation
    • Erin Deimling (LC 2024, CBB 2012), Senior Vice President & Director of Client & Community Relations, PNC Bank
    • Kumar Arora (LC 2025), CEO, Arora Ventures

    Moderator:

    • Becky Ruppert McMahon (LC 2018, CBB 2008), President & CEO, Cleveland Leadership Center
  • 1:20 – 1:50 pm: Fireside Chats Round 2
    Teamwork & Collaboration

    Sponsored by:

    [MAIN BALLROOM]

    Panelists:

    • Matt Grimes, Head of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Cleveland Guardians Baseball
    • Melanie Myers (CBB 2025, CLI 2021), Organization Development Leader, Oswald Companies
    • Meg Mayhugh, Managing Director, The People Architects

    Moderator:

    • Rachel Ciomcia (CBB 2010), Chief Program & Impact Officer, Cleveland Leadership Center
    Professional Presence

    [EAST WING LECTURE HALL (across from ballroom)]

    Panelists:

    Moderator:

    • Angela O’Donnell (CBB 2014), Director of Cleveland Bridge Builders, Cleveland Leadership Center
    Adaptability & Initiative

    [VIKING LOUNGE (5th floor)]

    Panelists:

    • Chris King (LC 2025), President, ODS Transportation
    • Erin Deimling (LC 2024, CBB 2012), Senior Vice President & Director of Client & Community Relations, PNC Bank
    • Kumar Arora (LC 2025), CEO, Arora Ventures

    Moderator:

    • Becky Ruppert McMahon (LC 2018, CBB 2008), President & CEO, Cleveland Leadership Center
  • 2:00 – 2:30 pm: Closing Keynote

    [MAIN BALLROOM]

    Alberta Lee
    Senior Vice President, People and Culture, Cleveland Cavaliers

  • 2:30 – 4:15 pm: Scavenger Hunt

    Locations across downtown Cleveland

  • 4:15 pm: Scavenger Hunt Awards & Social

    Cleveland State University
    Student Center Atrium
    (2121 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH)

    NOTE: Change in location

    Scavenger Hunt awards, followed by refreshments, snacks, and networking.

Thank you for joining us today!

Be sure to mark your calendar for the remaining Campus Cleveland events this summer:

  • Lunch with Leaders
    June 27 |  Noon–1:00 p.m. | Adcom
  • Behind-the-Scenes Playhouse Square tour (Sponsored by Team NEO and CLC)
    July 8 |  Noon–1:00 p.m. | Idea Center
  • Two immersive neighborhood tours
    July 22 |  5:30-7:00 p.m. | Gordon Square Arts District-Detroit Shoreway-Edgewater
    July 29 |  5:30-7:00 p.m. | Flats East Bank and Warehouse District
  • Networking lunch with local young professionals
    July 31 |  Noon–1:00 p.m. | Oswald Companies
  • Cleveland sand bucket list competition
    Takes place across the length of the Campus Cleveland experience. The winner will be drawn in early August.

Be sure save the date for Summer on the Cuyahoga’s annual mixer – a partner event of Campus Cleveland 2025:

  • Collegiate Career and Community Leader Mixer
    July 16 |  5:30–8:30 p.m.  |  Rock & Roll Hall of Fame