Leadership

2022-2023 Board of Directors Community Shares is governed by a Board of Directors that includes representatives from member organizations as well as leaders from the Greater Cleveland community.

The Board of Directors keeps Shares focused on its mission: Supporting social justice organizations through workplace giving programs and other philanthropic initiatives.

Board Members

President

Molly Kaplan, Journey Center for Health and Healing (formerly Domestic Violence & Child Advocacy Center)

Vice President

Michael Lepley, Fair Housing Center for Rights and Research

Secretary

Joan Pfingsen, Community Representative. Retired, Cleveland Metroparks

Treasurer

Melissa Miller, Bellaire-Puritas Development Corporation

Amanda L. Cramer, City of Lakewood (Community Member)

Linda Kimble, Cleveland MOTTEP

Deb Kline, Cleveland Jobs With Justice

Laura Potter, Les Délices  (Community Member)

Bob Whitney, Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity

Cynthia Ries, Executive Director, Greater Cleveland Community Shares