MEET THE TEAM | Love Akron

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about
We are a Christian-based organization serving as an intersectional hub, dedicated to unifying the colors, cultures, and congregations to see Greater Akron thrive. Guided by our faith, we actively seek to influence positive change by Connecting, Convening, and Collaborating with Change-Makers to make a Collective Impact.
Meet the Team
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At Love Akron, we plant seeds of hope and unity in what we call Fields of Love. Key areas where our community needs support, connection, and healing. These fields guide our focus and fuel our response to the challenges facing Greater Akron. Through each field, we build relationships, respond to needs, and rally others to join in the work. The work that happens in these fields is lived out through what we call Progressions, intentional steps that help individuals, churches, and our community progress and grow.
The 306 Initiative
Mental Health First Aid
The J.E.D.I. Experience
OneCity
The Locker Room Experience
Grief Recovery Method
Prayer

meet the team

Executive

Director

KEMP
BOYD

Progressions

Coordinator

LORI
PORTER

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Development

Coordinator

BRITTNEY
BUSH

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Operations & Support Coordinator

ETHAN
HUMES

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Administrative

Coordinator

ASHLEY
PENNINGTON

OneCity

Coordinator

CRYSTAL
McCANN

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Senior

Advisor

BOB
REFFNER

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Digital

Marketing

JONATHAN
MATHIS

board members

Pastor Daren Brake

Board Chair

Evan Perrow

Vice Board Chair

Michael Badzik

Board Treasurer

Jana Weaver

Board Secretary

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Henry Johnson Jr.

Board Member

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Jasmina Waters

Board Member

Pastor Joe Caruso

Board Member

Pastor Lesa Lavender

Board Member

Sapphire Young

Board Member

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