Board of Directors
Meet the dynamic team leading Empower GENNOW’s efforts to ensure every young professional in Greater Cincinnati has the skills and resources they need to succeed in the workforce.
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RENIKA J. SMILEY
Founder & CEO
Empower GENNOW
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ALANDES POWELL
Vice Chairwoman
VP Business Controls Fifth Third Bank
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AMANDA KRANIAS
Program Development Chair
Executive Director, Blue Manatee Literacy Project
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GREGORY PIZARRO
Co-Founder & Board Member
Managing Partner, Glenhouse Strategies
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JONATHAN MARDIS
Membership Chair
Founder, GIVETOGET
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Terri Bunting
Operations Compliance Chair
Vice President - Managed Care at Help 4 Seniors
Sgt. Dawn Singleton
Board Secretary
Cincinnati Police