Aparna is currently the Assistant Vice President of Strategy at Medical City Healthcare, a health system comprised of 22 inpatient hospitals and more than 5500 physicians. She also works as a strategy consultant, serving as a thought leader, strategist, and advisor - her clients span a wide spectrum from local grassroots nonprofits to top 10 health systems. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) from The Ohio State University's Fisher College of Business and a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Healthcare Policy and Management and Graduate Certificate in Public Mental Health from Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health. She is also board-certified as a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE). In her spare time, Aparna enjoys travel, reading, Ohio State football, Cleveland sports, volunteering, and cooking. She lives in Brecksville with her husband, Tim, and rescue Shar Pei, Stella. Contact Aparna

Non-Profit Development professional with a strong track record of securing and cultivating philanthropic investments. Charismatic, driven and extremely organized with keen attention to detail. Skilled in relationship cultivation and philanthropic planning. Contact Emma

Heather serves as Secretary of Impact100 Cleveland, where she plays a key role in supporting the organization’s operations and building a strong foundation for collective giving. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Geology from Ball State University and a Master of Science in Environmental Science from the University of West Florida. Heather currently works at Xylem Inc., where she focuses on providing innovative water technology solutions. Originally from Florida, Heather now resides in Northeast Ohio and is proud to contribute her time and talents toward making a meaningful impact in her new community. Contact Heather

Cella Nlandu is a data and operations leader with experience at Progressive Insurance and Restaurant Brands International. Cella has led ERG initiatives, supports workforce development, and serves on the board of Humble Design Cleveland, a nonprofit that furnishes and decorates homes for families emerging from homelessness. Cella is a graduate of John Carroll University's MBA program. Outside work, she enjoys live music, puzzling, and kickball with her partner Kevin. Contact Cella

Jackie serves as Director of Development, Foundation Relations at Cleveland Clinic. She brings over 15 years of development experience to her role, specializing in aligning foundation priorities with Cleveland Clinic's expertise to create innovative and impactful partnerships. In her previous role, Jackie was the Director of Pirates Charities, the philanthropic arm of the Pittsburgh Pirates. She spent nearly 10 years at the organization fundraising, overseeing grant distributions, and developing philanthropic programs and partnerships. Her career began in a development role with Literacy Pittsburgh, an adult education and ESL nonprofit. A graduate of the College of Wooster, Jackie is excited to deepen her relationships with nonprofit organizations in the Cleveland area through her role as Grants Director with Impact 100. She looks forward to using her partnership and outreach experience to help create meaningful connections between Impact 100 and the local community. Jackie currently lives in the Detroit-Shoreway neighborhood of Cleveland with her partner, Sam, and their rescue hound, Oscar. Contact Jackie

Ricka Jelepis is a founding board member and Membership Director of Impact100 Cleveland. Originally from Pittsburgh, she relocated to Cleveland more than 30 years ago, building a successful career in pharmaceutical sales before transitioning into biotechnology sales with industry leaders Amgen and Biogen. She also owns a small business specializing in office space design. Ricka holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Clarion University of Pennsylvania.

Ricka has a longstanding passion for philanthropy and community involvement. She served on the Executive Leadership Committee of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and as Campaign Manager for a Man of the Year candidate. She also served on the Executive Leadership Team for the American Heart Association’s Cleveland Heart Ball before taking on the role of Auction Chair.

Passionate about giving back, Ricka believes in the power of connecting people with their passions and inspiring others to make a difference. As Membership Director, she is dedicated to cultivating meaningful relationships, bringing women together, and advancing the collective power of giving to create lasting change throughout Greater Cleveland.

Ricka and her husband reside in Westlake, Ohio, and share a deep appreciation for the community they call home.

Sharon is the Head of Sales Excellence & Enablement at Henkel Corporation, where she leads initiatives to strengthen sales capabilities, processes, and performance. With a background in corporate finance, she previously held leadership roles in business analytics, pricing, and finance at Henkel, Ingersoll Rand, and Electrolux. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance and an MBA from the University of Illinois.

Passionate about community engagement and the power of collective giving, Sharon is a founding Board member of Impact100 Cleveland. Originally from the Chicago suburbs, she now lives in Lakewood with her husband, Matt, their daughter, Quinn, and their dog, Ella. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, exploring new restaurants, and scrapbooking. Contact Sharon

Brooke is the Founding President of Impact100 Cleveland and is passionate about building a vibrant community of women dedicated to transformational giving. Originally from Pensacola, Florida, she graduated from the University of West Florida with a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations. Brooke has a strong background in community engagement and has held numerous leadership roles in organizations such as Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, the Junior League of Pensacola, and the Avon Lake Early Childhood PTA. She also serves on the Avon Lake Parks and Recreation Commission. Brooke relocated to Avon Lake, Ohio in January 2024 and currently works for Nestle USA. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Jon, and their two daughters, Ellie and Frankie. Contact Brooke

Pamela Tyll Radišek is a strategic consultant, career coach, and community advocate with a passion for building programs and partnerships that drive equity, empowerment, and long-term impact. With 15 years of experience spanning marketing, education, organizational development, and community leadership, Pamela has dedicated her career to helping individuals and institutions align mission with action. Pamela is the founder of North Coast Careers, a boutique career coaching firm that supports marginalized individuals—especially first-generation professionals and women of color—as they navigate their careers and position themselves for leadership. She is also co-founder of Radisek Industries, a consulting firm specializing in community engagement and engineering project management, where she works alongside her husband to help technical teams build smarter systems and stronger communities. Starting her career in engineering and big tech, Pamela managed marketing and growth initiatives that bridged technical precision with human connection. Her ability to bring people-centered leadership into data-driven spaces now fuels her consulting work. Raised in Texas, Pamela now resides in Cleveland with her husband, Joseph and their adventurous twin boys, who keep life loud, joyful, and full of wonder. She is currently pursuing her M.A. in Organizational Leadership at Gonzaga University and has completed additional studies at Cornell, SMU, and St. Edward’s University. Contact Pamela

Alex Mazzurco is the Founder of Mouse House Marketing, a full-service creative agency specializing in social media, branding, and web design for more than 40 clients across hospitality, wellness, and lifestyle industries. A graduate of Miami University with a degree in Graphic Design and Marketing, Alex brings over a decade of experience in digital strategy and creative storytelling.

In addition to her agency work, Alex serves as a Nutrition Coach with LVLTN Coaching, helping clients optimize their health through education and sustainable habits. Passionate about community impact, she has led marketing and design initiatives for Jack Gives Back and HR Cares – Hospitality for Hope, two local organizations dedicated to improving lives across Northeast Ohio.

A proud Cleveland sports fan and devoted pitbull mama, Alex lives in Tremont, where she enjoys exploring the city’s creative and culinary scene. Contact Alex

Karrie Simm is a Financial Advisor with Raymond James in Cleveland, where she helps individuals and small businesses, especially women navigating major life transition, build financial clarity and confidence through personalized, long-term planning. With more than 20 years in financial services, she brings a thoughtful, relationship-driven approach to her work and is deeply passionate about promoting financial literacy and empowerment in the local community. Originally from Akron and a graduate of Bowling Green State University, Karrie is committed to giving back through local organizations like Meals on Wheels. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, exploring new restaurants, yoga and pilates, and spending time with her husband and their two dogs, Todd and Margo. Contact Karrie

LeAirra Lacey is the Director of Corporate Partnerships at Birthing Beautiful Communities, where she leads strategic partnerships and fundraising efforts to advance maternal and infant health equity across Northeast Ohio. A Cleveland native raised on the city’s east side, LeAirra is deeply committed to community-driven philanthropy and investing in the city she calls home.

She is a proud Miami University (Ohio) graduate and RedHawk, and earned her MBA from the John Carroll University Boler College of Business in 2020. After spending several years in Connecticut early in her career, LeAirra returned to a rapidly evolving Cleveland and has been dedicated to its growth and impact ever since. In addition to serving on the Impact100 Cleveland Board of Directors, she also serves on the board of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Cleveland Chapter.

Outside of work, LeAirra enjoys exploring Cleveland’s restaurant scene and going on adventures with her husband, son, and their puppy, JoJo. All aspects of her identity, professional, personal, and civic—are rooted in discovering, appreciating, elevating, and investing in a city she loves deeply. Contact LeAirra

Emily Johnston is an experienced elementary educator with over 15 years in elementary education and instructional leadership. She currently teaches 3rd grade in North Olmsted. Emily brings experience in collaboration, strategic planning, and program development gained through years of working with diverse teams and families.

Originally from North Carolina, she is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a master’s degree in elementary education with a focus on mathematics. She is passionate about organizations that strengthen communities and create meaningful opportunities for children and families.

Emily lives in Avon Lake with her husband, Tom, and their three children. As a family, they enjoy exploring local parks and playgrounds and trying new restaurants throughout the area. Contact Emily

Many impactful nonprofits were launched at a kitchen table. Over her 30 years in nonprofit management, Christine has seen that an organization’s size doesn’t always determine its success. She looks forward to bringing her nonprofit perspective to the Impact100 Cleveland board.

Her career began with the Muscular Dystrophy Association in Cleveland and has stretched from the March of Dimes in Los Angeles to Careers Support Solutions in New York, and most recently as Advancement Officer for Boundless in Northeast Ohio. Along the way, she gained insights from national health agencies and grassroots nonprofits built by neighbors helping neighbors. She also spent a frenetic decade as Director of Publicity at Westchester Country Club in Rye, NY, an excellent experience balancing communications, diplomacy and controlled chaos.

Christine has served as president of boards including the American Red Cross and Women in Communications in New York and currently serves as VP of Membership for PRSA Cleveland. A Baldwin Wallace grad, she is happiest making connections, opening doors and creating opportunity.

With a lifelong adoration of the outdoors, Christine hikes, bikes, gardens and paddleboards whenever possible, frequently accompanied by Malley, her best furry friend. She lives in New York with her husband and is the proud mom of two vibrant adult sons. Contact Christine

Erin is a board-certified family nurse practitioner with more than 22 years of healthcare experience. Beginning her career in medical records, Erin spent several years as a hospital-based registered nurse before advancing to her current role as a nurse practitioner, a position she has held for more than 12 years in primary care, retail health, and urgent care. Throughout her career, she has developed firsthand insight into the meaningful and transformational impact that serving others can have on individuals and their communities.

Her experience also includes serving as an appointed resource provider, preceptor, unit-based council, and regional student coordinator. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Bowling Green State University and her Master of Science in Nursing from The Ohio State University.

A lifelong Clevelander, Erin grew up in Brunswick and now resides in Avon Lake with her husband, Dan, and their three children. She has volunteered with various nonprofits since her teenage years and previously served as a grant focus committee member for Impact100 Cleveland's inaugural year. Erin continues to contribute to her local parish and serve on the board of the Avon Lake Early Childhood PTA. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, trying new restaurants, watching documentaries, and staying active with her family. Contact Erin

Julia Kuroski, originally from Buffalo, NY (Go Bills!), moved to the Cleveland area in 2016. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University at Buffalo and completed two years of postgraduate pharmacy residency training at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. With more than 10 years of experience in pharmacy practice, Julia specializes in critical care and currently serves as a clinical pharmacy specialist at Cleveland Clinic Marymount Hospital.

As a founding member of Impact100 Cleveland, Julia, has been actively involved since joining the organization. She has enjoyed learning about the many nonprofits making a meaningful difference throughout Northeast Ohio. As the incoming Corporate Sponsorship Chair, she looks forward to taking on a new challenge, building relationships with community partners, and helping expand the organization's impact.

Julia lives in Cleveland's West Park neighborhood with her husband, Will, their daughter, dog, and two cats. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, staying active, exploring local parks, skiing, and, most recently, learning to play golf. Contact Julia

Liz is a faculty member at the Mastery School of Hawken, teaching math and a problem solving class in which students work with partners to solve real-world problems. Before teaching, she worked in fundraising and sales, working at United Way of Greater Cleveland, The Plain Dealer, and Saint Joseph Academy. Outside of work, you can find Liz on a boat on the Cuyahoga River, trying a new restaurant with her friends, exploring a local bookstore, or at the theater with her husband, Jon. Contact Liz

Shreya is a nurse practitioner, currently working in cardiovascular medicine at Cleveland Clinic, where she has the privilege of treating patients in the acute setting. Raised in Michigan, she attended the University of Pittsburgh for her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, then moved to Cleveland in 2014 to begin her nursing career and ultimately earned a Master of Science in Nursing from Case Western Reserve University. She has been proud to establish roots in the city of Cleveland and discover various approaches to engage with and support this community. In her free time, Shreya also serves in the Junior League of Cleveland. She loves traveling, attending arts and cultural events, and learning how to play tennis. Contact Shreya