Board of Directors

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

Amanda Kranias
AMANDA KRANIAS

Program Development Chair

Executive Director, Blue Manatee Literacy Project

Gregory Pizarro
GREGORY PIZARRO

Co-Founder & Board Member

Managing Partner, Glenhouse Strategies

Jonathan Mardis
JONATHAN MARDIS

Membership Chair

Founder, GIVETOGET

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Terri Bunting

Operations Compliance Chair

Vice President - Managed Care at Help 4 Seniors

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Sgt. Dawn Singleton

Board Secretary

Cincinnati Police