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

Linda Kimble, Cleveland MOTTEP

Deb Kline, Cleveland Jobs With Justice

Bob Whitney, Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity

Cynthia Ries, Executive Director, Greater Cleveland Community Shares