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March 2nd, 2018
Performing Arts Center, Kent State University at Tuscarawas
SUMMIT
#LOTS2018
Agenda Speakers 1-3
8:15AM Welcome and Registration
Jeff Bray “Faith Makes a Fool of What Makes Sense”
Jeff Bray was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio and graduated from The Ohio State
University in 2011 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Criminology and a minor
Jeff Bray — Latino Youth Advocate, Latino Cultural in Sociology. Immediately following his graduation, Jeff participated in The World Race,
Connection an 11 month trip around the world. Upon his return, he took a job at New Philadelphia
8:45AM Introduction and Speakers 1-3 Delilah Caldwell, Ph.D. — Philosophy Instructor City Schools as an ELL (English Language Learner) tutor, soon becoming the ELL Family
Nate Kamban — Superintendent, Tuscarawas Liaison for the district, where he worked in depth with the Latino students and their families.
County Board of Developmental Disabilities In 2014, Jeff and a group of friends founded Latino Cultural Connections (LCC), a local
nonprofit that acts as a resource for Latinos and the community, where he has served as
9:55AM Session 1 (Lunch A) Attend one of six workshops from the list below.
the Latino Youth Advocate with LCC for the last two years. Jeff is also a member of the
Tuscarawas County Child Advocacy Center, where he participates as a member of the Multidisciplinary Team
as a Certified Victim’s Advocate and a trained forensic interviewer. While most of his work is focused locally,
Jeff also serves on the Lead Team for Nicamerican Missions, a Christian organization working in Leon, Nicaragua.
10:55AM Session 2 (Lunch B) Attend one of six workshops from the list below.
Besides Nicaragua, he has visited 34 countries on 5 continents. In his free time, Jeff enjoys photography,
traveling, sports, and spending time with friends and family.
11:55AM Session 3 (Lunch C) Attend one of six workshops from the list below.
Delilah Caldwell, Ph.D. “At First, Define Success”
Delilah Caldwell grew up in West Virginia, became a first-generation college student at
Hannah Urfer — Account Manager, Sourdough West Virginia Wesleyan College, and earned a Ph.D. in philosophy from the University
12:55PM Scholarships and Speakers 4 & 5 Digital Marketing of Kansas. She teaches online and correspondence courses for Adams State University
Ellie Stokey — Student, The Ohio State University and Southern New Hampshire University. She home-schools her son, for whom she has
written a young adult novel, and serves as the Tutoring Coordinator for Latino Cultural
Connections, overseeing after-school tutoring programs at schools in Dover and New
Philadelphia.
Workshop Choices
1. Creating a Better Tuscarawas County: #livetusc (Science and Technology Building Room 126) Nate Kamban “Leadership MythBusters: Debunking Common Leadership Myths”
Diane Lautenschleger — Partnership Development, Tuscarawas County Convention & Visitors Bureau Nate Kamban serves as the Superintendent for the Tuscarawas County Board of
Hannah Hubbard — Community Relations and Events Director, WJER Radio Developmental Disabilities where he has the opportunity to partner alongside individuals
Rome Marinelli — Co-Founder, Sustainable Wildlife Area Restoration Movement with developmental disabilities and community stakeholders to advocate for a more
Gabriel Riggle — Development and Events Coordinator, Ohio and Erie Canalway Coalition inclusive community. Nate previously served as the agency’s Transitional Assistant
Superintendent and Community Relations/Special Projects Coordinator. Before commencing
2. Inspirational: How We Inspire Others Without Realizing Our Impact (Founders Hall Room C105) his career with the Tuscarawas County Board of Developmental Disabilities, Nate had the
Cherie Bronkar — Library Director, Kent State University at Tuscarawas privilege of working directly with individuals with disabilities in various parts of Sub-Saharan
Africa as the Project Manager for the Africa Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and
3. Leadership and Values: How Well Do You Know Yourself? (Science and Technology Building Room 121) Disability Project financed by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation and World Vision International.
Lori Sigrist, Ph.D., RD, RYT, — Lieutenant Colonel (Retired), U.S. Army Nate holds BA degrees in International Studies and French from the University of Mount Union, along with an
MA degree from the University of Pittsburgh in International Development and Environmental Sustainability.
4. So, You Want to Change the World? What’s Your Plan? (Founders Hall Room A101)
Jodi Salvo — Director of Prevention Services, Personal & Family Counseling Services
Harim Ellis — Director of Youth-Led Programs, Prevention Action Alliance
5. Staying Positive in Negative Environments (Founders Hall Room B122)
Maria Burkholder, AAS, BS, RVT — Associate Lecturer, Kent State University at Tuscarawas
6. The Value of Individuals in a Biological Community (Science and Technology Building Room 221)
Donald G. Gerbig, Jr. — Associate Professor, Kent State University at Tuscarawas
Heather Aubihl — Academic Laboratory Coordinator, Kent State University at Tuscarawas
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Speakers 4&5 Workshop 1
Hannah Urfer “The Challenge is the Opportunity” “Creating a Better Tuscarawas County: #livetusc”
Hannah Urfer is an Account Manager at Sourdough Digital Marketing where she manages Diane Lautenschleger, Hannah Hubbard, Rome Marinelli, and Gabriel Riggle
projects and develops content for both digital and traditional marketing initiatives. In Hear how four peers saw an opportunity to create positive change in the county and learn how you too can
2015, Hannah graduated from Kent State University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in become involved to continue to grow the positive momentum.
Communication Studies with University Honors with distinction in Applied Communication.
She is a Leadership Tuscarawas Board Member and a member of the Blue & Gold Diane Lautenschleger began her college education at Kent State University at Tuscarawas in 1980. She graduated
Ambassadors at Kent State University Tuscarawas. Hannah lives in New Philadelphia and with an Associate’s of Arts in 2014. She is a life-long learner, continuing to advance her education through
enjoys hiking in her free time. reading, conferences, and leadership programs. Diane enjoys a lively career in Partnership Development at
the Tuscarawas County Convention and Visitors Bureau where she strives to always have a hand in project
development which will benefit the county economically. She is co-founder of #livetusc, an on-going campaign
which markets Tuscarawas County to millennials to increase their awareness of the many positive attributes
Ellen Stokey accompanied by Steve Stockey ““Do Not Throw Away Your of the county. She serves on the boards of Ohio’s Appalachian Country, Tuscarawas Arts Partnership, and
Shot”: Finding Your Legacy and Using it to Make A Difference” Twin City Chamber of Commerce; she is an active committee member of Healthy Tusc and Historic Dreamsville.
Ellen Stokey is a 2014 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. While in high school, She is also the Ohio representative on the Appalachian Regional Commission Tourism Council. Diane enjoys a
Ellen was heavily involved in activities such as the NPHS Marching Band, Delphian Chorale, good travel experience regardless of the length of the adventure.
Varsity Swim Team, National Honor Society, and Project Lead the Way. Ellen attends The
Ohio State University, where she is in her fourth year, pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Hannah Hubbard, while a 2005 graduate of Dover High, was also a post-secondary student at Kent State
Industrial and Systems Engineering with a minor in Theatre, and she earned her Associate University at Tuscarawas earning her Associates of Arts in 2006. She went on to earn a BA in Communications
of Science from Columbus State Community College. During her time at OSU, Ellen has Studies from KSU in 2008. During college she completed an internship at WJER. Following graduation she was
participated in a variety of activities outside of the classroom, including the Innovation, offered a position at the radio station where she uses that degree daily working as Community Relations and
Creativity, and Entrepreneurship Scholars Program, Delta Zeta Sorority, the Buckeye Events Director. You will frequently see Hannah around the county as she gives her knowledge and time to
Leadership Fellows, and the Department of Theatre Production of Heathers: The Musical. In her free time, the success of the Tuscarawas Valley Farmers Market, and the J. E. Reeves Vintage Style Show. With a love of
Ellen enjoys visiting her family, road trips with friends, and spending her Saturdays cheering on the Buckeyes. music and musical performance, Hannah is a member of two bands, the Kodachrome Babies and Valleytown.
A twin, her middle name is “A” and her fraternal twin sister’s middle name is “B”.
Steve Stokey is a 1982 graduate of New Philadelphia High School. He attended Kent State Tuscarawas and
completed his Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering at The Ohio State University. Rome Marinelli is co-founder of Sustainable Wildlife Area Restoration Movement, SWARM. A graduate of Tuscarawas
Steve is an Executive Vice President and part owner of Allied Machine and Engineering Corp. in Dover, Ohio. Central Catholic in 2010, Rome received an associate’s degree from Kent State University at Tuscarawas in
Allied is a fourth generation family business with subsidiaries in the USA, Germany, India, China, and the United 2013. He continues his education working on a BA in Environmental Studies and is set to graduate in 2019.
Kingdom. He is the Immediate Past President of the United States Cutting Tool Institute, First Vice Chairman Rome spends his days working for Horizons of Tuscarawas and Carroll Counties, Inc. as a Form Specialist and
of The Association For Manufacturing Technology, and serves on the Ohio Executive Council for Project Lead Grant Writer. He gives his free time to advance the mission of SWARM and The Gnadenhutten Nature Center
The Way. Steve enjoys traveling, sports, and writing the annual Stokey Family Christmas letter. Restoration Project. Originally, Rome pursed a Psychology Degree, now sees the mental health benefits from
being around nature. Rome relaxes playing the piano and making his own music.
Gabriel Riggle earned his JD from Pace University Elisabeth Haub School of Law in 2010, concentrating on
International and Environmental Law. He is a 2004 graduate of Indian Valley High School and received an
undergraduate degree from Otterbein University in 2007. His career has taken him from two years of service
to Tuscarawas County as an AmeriCorp member to two years in the Republic of Moldova as a Peace Corps
volunteer. Gabriel now works for the Ohio and Erie Canalway Coalition as Development and Event Coordinator.
Acting to improve pedestrian and cycling trails and greenspace, Gabriel has read many boring government
documents on spending proposals so that he can make suggestions about how the proposed projects, such
as roads and bridges, could be improved to make the county a more active and healthy place to live. A dedicated
cyclist, Gabriel once rode his bicycle to Cleveland to catch a train to New York City for a weekend of city
exploration. He came back home by train and bike.
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Workshops 2-4 Workshops 5&6
“Inspirational: How We Inspire Others Without Realizing Our Impact” Cherie Bronkar “Staying Positive in Negative Environments” Maria Burkholder, AAS, BS RVT
This session will feature explorations of how the people we interact with in our lives are truly inspirational. In this interactive workshop, participants will identify negative attitudes encountered in work and school
Many of the people who directly inspire us never know their impact. We’ll discuss how everyday people, environments and will be given strategies to overcome these attitudes and develop a positive approach for
including ourselves, inspire the people close to us. dealing with difficult personalities.
Cherie Bronkar is the Library Director at Kent State University Tuscarawas. She is the advisor for Undergraduate Maria Burkholder, AAS, BS, RVT, is an Associate Lecturer at Kent State University Tuscarawas, where she teaches
Student Services and a member of the OhioLINK Library Advisory Council of Chairs. Cherie has over 25 years several courses in the Veterinary Technology program. She is a 1996 graduate of Dover High School. She
of experience in libraries and taught at Muskingum University, Franklin University, Mid-East Career and Technology attended The Ohio State University where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Wildlife Management as well as
Centers, and Belmont College prior to her position with KSU Tuscarawas. The VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates) Stautzenberger College where she earned an Associate’s Degree in Veterinary Technology. Before she became
publication features her work with the public schools in Madagascar aimed at increasing literacy and English an Instructor in Veterinary Technology, she held positions at the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium and spent several
language skills. She is a contributing author on the “Library Makerspace Sourcebook” edited by Ellyssa Kroski. years in small animal veterinary clinics. She is serving as a faculty mentor, advisor to the Student Chapter of
Cherie’s enthusiasm for education and entrepreneurship led her to create the Tuscarawas Campus’ Makerspace. the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America, and participates in service-learning with the
She lives in Zanesville, Ohio with her 14-year-old daughter. Tuscarawas County Humane Society. She is a member of the Ohio Association of Veterinary Technicians, the
National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America, and the Association of Veterinary Technician
Educators. She and her husband have a son and a daughter and reside in Sugarcreek, Ohio.
“Leadership and Values: How Well Do You Know Yourself?” Lori Sigrist, Ph.D., RD, RYT
In this interactive workshop, participants will explore the characteristics of effective leadership, identify their
own personal values, and develop a personal code of ethics that can be used in any position of influence at “The Value of Individuals in a Biological Community” Donald G. Gerbig, Jr. and Heather Aubihl
work, school, home or in an organization. We will provide two interactive lab experiences to demonstrate a community of life and how individuals are
important to the overall make-up.
Lori Sigrist is a retired Lieutenant Colonel who served 23 years in the U.S. Army as a Registered Dietitian. She
obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics from the University of Akron, a Masters in Health Administration Donald G. Gerbig, Jr. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Kent State University
from Chapman University, and a PhD in Nutrition from Colorado State University. As a military officer, Lori Tuscarawas. Before coming to Kent State in 1996, Gerbig conducted research at the University of North
held a variety of leadership positions in dietetics, health promotion, food service management, and education Carolina and the State University of New York at Buffalo. He earned his Ph.D. in Comparative and Experimental
and research. Currently, Lori is the founder and yoga teacher for Purple Swirl Yoga, is a health and wellness Medicine in 1991 and his master’s in Microbiology in 1987 at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. He
coach and a nutrition consultant. earned his bachelor’s degree in Biology at The University of Akron. He has authored and coauthored a number
of pedagogical papers presenting research techniques to undergraduate laboratories. He lives in Dover with
his wife and occasionally hears from his three daughters, who are living their dreams after a successful Kent
“So, You Want to Change the World? What’s Your Plan?” Jodi Salvo and Harim Ellis State education.
Using group activities, students will learn that they can be effective agents of change in their community.
Heather Aubihl is an Academic Laboratory Coordinator for Kent State University at Tuscarawas. She is a 2001
Jodi Salvo is the Director of Prevention Services at Personal & Family Counseling Services. She holds a Master’s graduate of Claymont High School. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management (2006) and a
in Social Work and is an Ohio Certified Prevention Consultant. She oversees school based substance abuse Master’s Degree in Business Administration (2010), both from Kent State University. She is lives in New
prevention education; youth led programming, and coordinates Tuscarawas County Anti-Drug Coalition. She Philadelphia with her husband and two dogs.
is also actively engaged in public speaking throughout Ohio, speaking on a variety of prevention topics. She is
vice-chair of Ohio’s Statewide Coalition Association, and serves on multiple committees and associations both
locally and throughout the State. She is passionately committed to strengthening families and communities.
In her free time, she serves as a high school youth group leader and enjoys spending time with her husband
and two sons. She has resided in multiple states but currently calls Bolivar, Ohio home.
Harim C. Ellis grew up in Cincinnati, OH. He attended Northern Kentucky University where he majored in
organizational leadership. Harim currently serves as the Director of Youth-Led Programs for the Prevention
Action Alliance and is very excited about the Youth-Led work being done in the State of Ohio. Ellis brings
more than 10 years of experience working in equity and inclusion and working with young people for statewide
organizations such as Urban Minority Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Outreach Program and national organizations
such as the Urban League. Harim, very active in his community, is constantly striving to better himself, his
community, and his world daily. Harim always remembers that saying “What can I do?” Will always accomplish
more than saying “Something must be done.”
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Premier Sponsors Presenting Sponsors Patron Sponsors Gold: Dominion Silver: Dover-New Philadelphia Kiwanis Club, Investment Partners LTD, Tuscarawas County Convention and Visitors Bureau, WTUZ Radio Bronze: Boltaron Inc.
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