Jill Zimon (LC 2022) Executive Director, Ohio Debate Commission Debating for a stronger Ohio The Ohio Debate Commission creates, "debates of the highest quality for the highest statewide offices" for a "stronger Ohio, with well-informed voters and highly qualified public servants, candidates, and elected officials." Hear how they are educating voters and promoting involvement in elections, in particular, this November's election. REGISTER > Previous The Way Forward Leader Lunch Breaks can be viewed by visiting our searchable archive or the…

Jon Steiger (LC 2017) Regional Director, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Fraud, scams, and the FTC Fraud and identity theft are on the rise. In the first six months of 2022, the FTC received nearly 11,000 reports of scams and fraud in the Cleveland metro area alone. Hear what the FTC is doing to prevent scams from affecting local businesses and residents. REGISTER > Previous The Way Forward Leader Lunch Breaks can be viewed by visiting our searchable archive or the…

Victor Ruiz (LC2 2013,  LC 2012) Executive Director, Esperanza, Inc. Spreading hope through academic and community excellence Esperanza's mission is, "to improve the academic achievement of Hispanics in Greater Cleveland by supporting students to graduate high school and promoting post-secondary educational attainment." Hear how they are accomplishing this mission across Northeast Ohio, and learn about their successes, challenges, and opportunities. REGISTER > Previous The Way Forward Leader Lunch Breaks can be viewed by visiting our searchable archive or the Cleveland…

Kirsti Mouncey (LC 2023) President & CEO, Collaborative to End Human Trafficking Human Trafficking: It Happens Here The Collaborative to End Human Trafficking empowers the community to better "identify and support those impacted by human trafficking," as well as "eradicate factors that enable the crime. Hear about their efforts to increase awareness of this prevalent but unrecognized issue across NEO, and how they are addressing the issue through a collaborative, systemic, multi-disciplinary approach. REGISTER > Previous The Way Forward Leader…

Anthony Richardson President, The George Gund Foundation Gund Foundation: New leadership, new vision Anthony Richardson took his role at the helm of the Gund Foundation less than a year ago. Hear about their work under his leadership and his vision for future of the Foundation. REGISTER > Previous The Way Forward Leader Lunch Breaks can be viewed by visiting our searchable archive or the Cleveland Leadership Center YouTube Channel – subscribe today! Leaders are needed now more than ever before, please…