Alyson Steele Beridon

November 27, 2022

Via email:

Council Member Reggie Harris

801 Plum Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202

Dear Council Member Harris:

Thank you for your consideration of my application for appointment to Cincinnati City
Council. I have submitted the application via the webform posted on your Council website, and
enclose my resume. I appreciate your work and leadership on this; I am certain that you are
giving this matter the weight and consideration it deserves, and that is no minor undertaking.
Thanks again for your work. I look forward to speaking with you at greater length.

Sincerely,

Alyson Steele Beridon

 Alyson Steele Beridon

Employment/Legal Experience

Branstetter, Stranch & Jennings, PLLC March, 2018 - Present

Attorney

 Represents consumers in consumer class actions and consumer fraud litigation.

 Represents injured individuals and loved ones in personal injury and wrongful death
cases.
 Represents unions, advocacy and charitable organizations in areas such as elections,
election finance and lobbying, and various compliance issues.

Kircher, Suetholz & Associates April, 2016 – March, 2018

Attorney

 Represented unions, advocacy and charitable organizations in areas such as labor law,
election finance and lobbying, elections, and various compliance issues.

Alyson Steele Beridon Law Office LLC June, 2011 – April, 2016

Attorney

 Represented unions, advocacy and charitable organizations in areas such as labor law,
election finance and lobbying, elections, and various compliance issues.
 Developed and implemented legislative strategy regarding public procurement.

Freking, Myers & Reul May 2008 – August 2008

May 2009 – June 2009

Law Clerk

 Conducted legal research; drafted research memos; prepared discovery requests and
responses; document review; helped draft complaints and briefs; prepare for and attend
depositions.

Cincinnati AFL-CIO

Administrator January - August, 2006

 Oversaw day to day operations of the Cincinnati AFL-CIO Labor Council, including
PAC operations, working with affiliates on organizing campaigns, fundraising, and
responding to affiliate requests.
 Communications Director January, 2001 – April, 2005

 Oversaw all communications of the Cincinnati AFL-CIO, including member-to-member

political communications and PAC communications, media relations, and
communications with affiliates. Assisted affiliates with communications as requested.
Conducted all major fundraisers, including annual Labor Day event with 20,000
participants and annual PAC fundraiser.

Office of Council Member Jeff Berding

Legislative Aide November, 2005 – January, 2006

 Kept the Councilmember informed of issues pertinent to City Council and items pending
in committee, drafted motions, assisted with other legislative work. Began work on many
multi-month and multi-year projects. Served as political advisor.

Berding for Cincinnati

Campaign Manager April, 2005 – November, 2005

 Oversaw all aspects of campaign, including strategic planning, media strategy, ad buy,
supervising field effort, mailings, lit pieces, website, events and scheduling. Managed a
$300,000 budget. First-time candidate placed sixth out of a record thirty-one candidates
in the field (top nine votegetters won Council seats).

Office of Vice Mayor Minette Cooper

Legislative Aide August 1999 – November 1999

 Kept the Vice Mayor informed of issues pertinent to City Council and items pending in
committee and drafted motions concerning such issues. Read and advised Vice Mayor on
reports from the City Manager’s office. Worked with other Council Members’ offices to
draft joint motions and resolutions. Managed correspondence; wrote speeches for
delivery to a variety of audiences. Communicated with local and national media;
responded to and handled constituent questions and issues.

Committee to Re-Elect Cooper August 1999 – November 1999

Deputy Campaign Manager

 Wrote campaign speeches and fundraising letters. Coordinated and managed volunteers.
Advised Vice Mayor on campaign scheduling matters and coordinated campaign
activities such as lit drops and neighborhood canvassing. Formulated strategy and
targeting with other staff.
 Education

Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern August, 2006 – August, 2010

Kentucky University
Juris Doctor, 2010
Cum Laude

University of Evansville, Evansville, Indiana August, 1994 – May, 1998

Bachelor of Arts

Admissions

Ohio
Kentucky
Tennessee
Southern District of Ohio
Northern District of Ohio
Western District of Kentucky
Eastern District of Kentucky
Middle District of Tennessee
Western District of Tennessee
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

Civic/Community Involvement

Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority, Trustee

Hamilton County Democratic Party, Precinct Executive
To Whom it May Concern:

I am interested in the appointment of a Council member for the City of Cincinnati. I serve as
Vice President of Health Strategy at the American Heart Association (AHA). I lead initiatives that
align with achieving heart-healthy policies, systems, and environmental changes within Greater
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky. I provide leadership addressing top priorities, including
uncontrolled hypertension, e-cigarette/tobacco use, and healthy food access.

Before the AHA, I led the Regional Community Health Needs Assessment and Community
Health Improvement Plan, including thirty-five hospitals and eighteen health departments across
a twenty-five-county region in Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Southeast Indiana. I
served as a leader and community change agent to influence, motivate, and catalyze regional
transformational change.

I’ve convened partners and stakeholders to build consensus leading to action aligned with
regional community health needs, including but not limited to food insecurity, housing, and
transportation. In addition, I’ve served as Project Manager for the Centers for Medicare and
Medicaid Innovation Accountable Health Communities Model. I’ve developed and maintained
sustainable relationships with stakeholders, directly benefiting the community and addressing
social determinants of health.

As a City of Cincinnati Council member, I can enact ordinances, impose taxes, make
appropriations, establish policy, and hire some city officials. In addition, I can work with
other council members to adopt the local general plan, zoning, and subdivision
ordinance. Furthermore, I can oversee and participate in developing and administering the city
budget while seeking and obtaining external funding and resources. I’ve had numerous
community leadership experiences and have worked closely with community stakeholders and
policymakers to improve population health. I can bring my expertise and knowledge to make
equity-focused meaningful contributions to strategic thinking, training, and management.

I am confident you will find me a well-qualified applicant for the Council member for the City of
Cincinnati. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss my qualifications further and can be
reached at or via e-mail at Thank you for your
time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Angelica Hardee, Ph.D., CHES

 Angelica M. Hardee, Ph.D., CHES
SUMMARY
● Leading subject matter expert in health equity, community engagement, change management, quality
improvement, health policy, social determinants of health, and global health systems
● Innovative leader with the ability to develop, implement, and evaluate public and community health initiatives
● Skilled in developing and maintaining relationships with community partners and clients at local, regional, and
national levels
● Experience in project management, curriculum development, strategic thinking, instruction, and assisting fellow
scholars in research and evaluation
● Results-oriented with experience leading sizeable system-level change to build a culture of health
● Success in written and oral presentations at eight local (TedX), five state levels (Ohio Public Health Association)
and
13 national level (American Public Health Association)

EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Health Education, University of Cincinnati (UC), Cincinnati, OH, April 2017
Cognate: Global Health Systems & Health Policy
Dissertation Research: Association of Malaria Control Methods and Healthcare Access among Pregnant Women
in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Master of Science (M.S.) in Health Promotion and Education, UC, Cincinnati, OH, August 2014
Thesis Research: The Role of Personal and Physical Activity Attitudes on Recent Physical Activity among
College Students
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Health Promotion and Education, UC, Cincinnati, OH, April 2013

CERTIFICATION
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES# 22840) National Commission of Health Education Credentialing, New
York, New York, April 2014

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate, University of South Florida Muma College of Business,
Tampa, Florida | June 2021- No Expiration Date

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Adjunct Assistant Professor May 2021-Present
Tulane University - School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine, New Orleans, LA
● Develop and teach online content and curriculum for Design Strategies for Public Health Programs.
● Contribute to developing scholarly research, data collection and entry, grant identification, publications, and other
administrative tasks.
● Manage and facilitate via learning management system for Design Strategies for Public Health Programs.

Vice President, Health Strategy Oct. 2019-Present

American Heart Association (AHA), Cincinnati, OH
● Led innovative hypertension program in partnership with Federally Qualified Health Centers and health systems to
reduce uncontrolled hypertension among patients and the community.
● Manage relationships with key community stakeholders to implement policy, system, and environmental changes.
● Implement AHA's strategy for improving community health by addressing uncontrolled hypertension, the youth
e-cigarette epidemic, and sustainable access to healthy foods.
● Direct over $1,000,000 in grant funding focused on community health initiatives and sustainable systems change.
Consultant Feb. 2019-Present
Avant Consulting Group, Cincinnati, OH
● Create and deliver innovative, evidence-based diversity and inclusion nationwide trainings to create structurally
competent, self-aware employees.
 ● Lead transformational change within organizations into inclusive spaces.
● Facilitate robust qualitative assessments to improve patient experiences within health and healthcare regions and
increase community engagement.

Senior Manager-Gen-H Aug. 2017 – Oct. 2019

The Health Collaborative, Cincinnati, OH
● Led Regional Southwest Ohio Community Health Needs Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan
with 35 hospitals and 25 counties, and 18 local health departments.
● Manage a $3M budget for the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation’s Accountable Health Communities
Model program.
● Influenced, motivated, and catalyzed regional transformation through learning collaboratives and data-driven
solutions focused on public and community health.
● Convened partners and stakeholders to build consensus leading to action aligned with regional community needs.
● Developed and maintained sustainable relationships with community partners, including healthcare providers and
social services agencies.

Graduate Assistant Aug. 2013 – Apr. 2017

University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
● Developed and taught curriculum for courses such as Global Health, Epidemiology, and Environmental Health
● Contributed to the development of scholarly research, data collection and entry, grant identification, publications,
and other administrative tasks

PUBLICATIONS AND CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

Publications: 4 refereed journal articles and three book chapters
Conference Presentations: 14 National, 16 Regional, and 26 Local presentations
Lectures: 5 online courses (over 150 students) and six classroom courses (around 70 students)

SERVICE
Selected Professional & Public Service Activities (Total #: 20)
● Board Member, City of Cincinnati Primary Care (2020-present)
● Board Member, St. Aloysius (2019-present)
● Board Member, Cradle Cincinnati (2019-present)
● Community Advisory Board Member, University of Cincinnati (November 2018-present)
● Food Access Committee Chair, Greater Cincinnati Regional Food Policy Council (2018-present)
● Board Member, Cancer Justice Network (2016-present)
● Governing Councilor, American Public Health Association (2017-present)
● President, Urban League Young Professionals of Greater Southwestern Ohio (2018-2021)
● Board Member & Committee Chair, Bond Hill & Roselawn Collaborative (2018-2020)

HONORS AND AWARDS

Selected Honors and Awards (Total #: 21)
● Recipient, American Heart Association Midwest Excellence in Health Strategies Award, 2022
● C-Change Leader, March 2021
● YWCA Rising Star Leadership Program, January 2021
● Recipient, Healthcare Leaders Award, July 2018
● Finalist, LEGACY Next Generation Leaders Award, May 2018
● Semi-Finalist, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Culture of Health Leaders, May 2018
● Recipient, Greater Cincinnati’s 30 under 30, May 2018
● Recipient, TEDx Cincinnati People’s Choice Award, February 2018
● Recipient, WCPO Next Nine: Local Leaders in Health, October 2017
● Recipient, Community Leaders Institute, CCTST Community Engagement Core, June 2017
 BRIANA MOSS (BREE)

OFFICE OF COUNCIL MEMBER, BRIANA MOSS (BREE)

REGGIE HARRIS
Council Member | City of Cincinnati
801 Plum St | Cincinnati, OH 45202

November 22nd, 2022

Dear Office of Council Member, Reggie Harris,

It is with great pride that I deliver you this cover letter
and resume for consideration of becoming an
appointed member of Cincinnati’s City Council. In
addition to the skills I offer, my appointment would
contribute a unique perspective council currently lacks
representation of.

If chosen for this role, you’ll find my radiating passion for

facilitating progress and positive change. Whether
serving survivors at the YWCA Greater Cincinnati or the
residents of Northside, I have an enthusiastic
commitment to servant leadership and an eagerness to
empower all those around me.

Inherently I’ve lived a life that’s required advocacy at

every turn. As a result, I’ve accumulated a vast range of
professional experience from Cincinnati to Portland,
Oregon. Doing so showed me where my talents and
service were needed most.

Sincerely,

Briana Moss (bree)

Briana Moss AKA “bree”
Possessing a wealth of diverse professional experience; a lifelong advocate for individuals living with
disabilities across many disciplines of bureaucracy. Extensive experience consulting and training
community partners and individuals living with disabilities on inclusive environments, acquisition of
needs, mobility, public transportation, technology, and safety. Confidently facilitates trauma –
informed service delivery, educational engagements, and outreach opportunities.

EXPERIENCE CERTIFICATES
Northside Community Council, Cincinnati, OH
Sexuality Education for People with
President
Developmental Disabilities,
February 2021 - Present
Planned Parenthood SWO
Elected by the Northside Community Council body to assist the President in the management, February 2021
operation, and maintenance of all organizational affairs. Recognized by the City of Cincinnati as the
residents planning, policy and implementation organization; responsible for improving the quality of City Council School,
life within the community by empowering and organizing it into a recognizable voice. Action Tank
February 2021

YWCA Greater Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH Leadership Challenge,

Project CARE Program Coordinator/Toward Equity Facilitator Leadership Council for Nonprofits
October 2017 - Present October 2020

Serving individuals experiencing a disability who are at risk/survivors of domestic violence, Domestic Violence Advocacy Fundamentals,
sexual assault, intimate partner violence, stalking and human trafficking. Reducing the risk of ODVN
victimization by facilitating preventative education on sexuality and healthy relationships. August 2020
Delivering trauma-informed supportive services, managing Self-Advocate team, and assisting the Sexuality & Safety Educator for People with
program manager with processes and outcomes, increased capacity building, and development Developmental Disabilities,
of program/accessible services. Additionally, facilitates Toward Equity trainings to the Elavatus Training, LLC
community on increasing awareness of racial equity and implicit bias impacting at an March 2019
interpersonal, institutional, and systematic level and identifying strategic steps to create more
equitable environments. Pathways to Justice, The Arc’s NCCJD
November 2018

Cincinnati Accessibility Board of Advisors, Cincinnati, OH MORE EXPERIENCE

Board Member
HotWheels Entertainment
September 2019 - Present
2009-Present
Appointed by the Mayor to serve in an advisory role to the City Manager. Responsible for review and Owner/Operator of Karaoke and DJ Services.
consideration of inclusivity and accessibility within the City of Cincinnati.
Northside Tree & Sidewalk Improvement
Committee
MV Transportation, Cincinnati, OH 2018-Present
Paratransit Reservations/Client Advocate Providing insight and information regarding
November 2015 - December 2019 mobility issues and needs for the community
Subcontracted by Metro for the operation of ACCESS; provided clients with paratransit of Northside.
reservations, customer service, advocacy, and service issue problem solving. Hamilton County DDS Human Rights
Committee
EDUCATION 2018-2019
Mt Hood College, Gresham, OR Served committee tasked with upholding the
AAS in Radio Broadcasting human rights of clients served by HCDDS.
2005
WVQC/Media Bridges
2010-2013
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, Cincinnati, OH Advisory Board Member, Producer, Talent
Transferable Social Work credits towards BSW
January 2020 - Present WOXY.com
2007-2009
Overnight Programmer, Production,
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH Promotions Coordinator, Talent
Admission granted to Social Work program through College of Allied Health Sciences
CH Cameron
Hardy
C i n c i n n a t i C i t y C o u n c i l

Reggie Harris
Cincinnati City Council
City of Cincinnati
801 Plum Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

DEAR COUNCILMAN HARRIS

Are you looking to appoint a person to Cincinnati City Council who has:

• 7+ years of on the ground community engagement?

• Experience in both public and private sector of negotiation and finding commonalty on core issues that move
our city?
• Excellent communication and oral skills?
• A passion for helping others and being collaborative with peers?

If so, then you need look no further. It has been an honor to push forward initiatives in our city that will be
transformative for generations to come. Given the history behind the barriers to public transportation in our city what I
was able to do was historic in nature. You will see from my enclosed resume however that I have a tremendous amount
of community experience outside of public transportation.

I would very much like to discuss opportunities with you regarding the appointment to Cincinnati City Council. To
schedule an interview, please call me at

Thank you for taking the time to review my resume. I look forward to talking with you.

Sincerely,
Cameron Hardy
Enclosure
 CAMERON HARDY
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST

CONTACT PROFILE
I am currently seeking the appointment to Cincinnati City Council. I started out in 2016
forming my own non-profit called the Better Bus Coalition. During that time, I was
able to successfully get passed the first ever transit tax in the history of our city. I used
my passion to create political and professional connections to get things done for the
people of our city. Outside of public transportation, I have served on numerous
community councils across the city and other boards that have major impacts on the
lives of our residents. I currently work at SORTA/Metro in Community
Engagement/Outreach.

SKILLS EXPERIENCE

◦ COLLABORATION Better Bus Coalition

2015-Current
◦ PASSION
Started off as a ragtag group of activist, we started a group dedicated to fighting for
◦ DECISION MAKING better bus service in Hamilton County. I was able to raise significant awareness
around the lack of adequate bus service in our city. I help lead initiatives such as
◦ TEAMWORK building bus benches and placing them at bus stops in the city. Our actions led to
getting our benches legally placed in the city code. Our actions, among other things
◦ RECEIVING CRITICISM lead to the passage of issue 7 which was the first transit tax passed in the history of

◦
our city
COMMUNICATION

Community Council work and Local court watch

EDUCATION 2014-current
I have served on various local boards in the city such as Mt. Airy Town Council, Mt.
Woodward Career Airy Citizens on Patrol, Northside Community Council, and while at Cincinnati State, I
served on the Student Government. I also started a local court watch group that
2006-2010
spends time at the courthouse monitoring the verdicts of Judges across our city. Our
Studied Building Technologies while in high mission is to encourage Judges to publish sentencing data online and in a format that
school. Focused mainly on construction and is accessible to the public.
general laborer work

Cincinnati State
2016-2019
Studied business technologies while at
Cincinnati State. Received my paralegal
certificate and legal assistant degree. Went
on to work for the largest law firms in the
city.
SORTA/Metro
Current
I currently work as the Community Engagement Specialist at SORTA/ Metro. My job is
to enhance our public presence and ensure that the community is educated about our
service. In my short time at metro, I have created a travel training program that will
focus on attracting new riders and educating existing riders on our service. I have
already been to UC college as well as nursing homes educating various demographics
on what we have to offer.
November 27, 2022

Via Email:
Council Member Reggie Harris
801 Plum St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202

Dear Council Member Harris,

The campaigns, visions, and actions of the current class of elected officials in Cincinnati are an
inspiration. In a relatively short amount of time, you and your colleagues have infused City Hall
with purpose and a sense of collaboration unlike any Council in recent memory.

Earlier this year, I decided to take my own career in a dramatically new direction. The change
came as no surprise to those who know me best. Close friends and family have long recognized
my interest in public service and civic engagement. After twelve years of practicing law at local
firms, I gave up my partnership at a prominent law firm to embrace an opportunity with the City
Law Department and support the new generation of leaders at City Hall.

I know there are major potential changes on the agenda, and they are gaining momentum. With
Council terms now only two years, we cannot afford any delays. The appointment to the vacant
seat on Council needs to embrace the current Council’s priorities, understand the process
required for achieving results, and share the passion to make change happen. I was active on the
campaign trail in 2021, alongside all of our elected officials. I joined City Hall shortly after the
current Council assumed office. I have followed the progress closely, often directly from
Council chambers, and have been actively involved in several important City initiatives. I can
provide this Council with stability and continuity to maintain progress and achieve results.

The same motivations that led me to make a drastic career shift earlier this year also compel me
to pursue this new opportunity – to embrace change, move things forward, and do what we can
in the short time we have to make our City a better place for all.

Thank you for the opportunity to apply for the open seat on City Council. Please accept this
letter and the accompanying résumé for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Evan Nolan
 Evan T. Nolan

EXPERIENCE_______________________________________________________________________________
City of Cincinnati, Law Department, Cincinnati, OH
Chief Counsel for Special Projects and Policy Initiatives, April 2022 – November 2022
- Assist City Solicitor and Law Department with advice and counsel to City of Cincinnati
administration, departments, and elected officials and their respective offices, particularly in
connection with land use and planning, zoning, real estate, economic development, and unique
projects such as the Duke Energy Convention Center renovation, the Western Hills Viaduct
replacement, the Oasis Trail development, and implementation of the City Business List of
developers doing business with the City.

Katz, Teller, Brant and Hild, LPA, Cincinnati, OH

Shareholder, August 2017 – March 2022; Associate, February 2014 – August 2017
- Advised clients in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions and development, including
drafting and negotiating purchase agreements and leases; reviewing title, survey, environmental
reports, development agreements, easements, and zoning and land use matters; and reviewing and
negotiating construction agreements and commercial loan documents.
- Advised clients on more than one hundred private company purchase and sale transactions,
including a large portfolio of private equity backed roll-up acquisitions.
- Advised clients in entity formation, including drafting and negotiating operating agreements,
shareholder agreements, and bylaws, and counseling ongoing general corporate governance matters.
- Advised clients on private securities offerings, including drafting and negotiating private offering
documents, maintaining compliance with federal and state securities laws, and submitting federal
and state securities filings.
- Advised clients through succession planning, including third-party transactions, transitions to next-
generation family members, and management buy-outs.

Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease LLP, Cincinnati, OH

Associate, January 2011 – January 2014; Summer Associate, Summer 2009
- Drafted organizational documents and advised clients through entity selection and formation.
- Advised private and public clients through capital raising efforts, including drafting of various
offering documents, including private placement memoranda, registration statements, and securities
purchase agreements, and advised private and public clients through capital raising efforts.
- Drafted merger agreements, asset purchase agreements, proxy statements, and related documents,
and advised clients through mergers, acquisitions, and other business combination and sales
transactions.
- Drafted and reviewed securities filings and advised clients on state and federal securities reporting,
including annual reports, quarterly reports, current reports on Form 8-K, and proxy statements.
- Coordinated summer associate program for Cincinnati office.

Office of United States Senator Sherrod Brown, Washington, DC

Legislative Fellow, Fall 2010
- Drafted memoranda to prepare Senator for Banking Committee hearings and constituent meetings.
- Drafted advocacy letters for Senator to send to government agencies regarding constituents’
concerns.

IBM Global Business Services, Public Sector Performance & Analytics, Fairfax, VA
Consultant, April 2005 – August 2007
- Developed successful proposal estimates and maintained team security clearances for $110 million
contract with U.S. Air Force Transformational Satellite program.
 - As part of U.S. Air Force Financial Management Transformation, authored official requirements
and guidance for merging the base-level Budget and Accounting offices on all 93 Air Force bases.
- Constructed cost comparison analysis and business case for U.S. Postal Service to improve major
transportation and distribution network.

CAMPAIGN EXPERIENCE_____________________________________________________________________
Friends of Aftab Pureval, Cincinnati, OH
Campaign Treasurer, October 2015 – January 2022
- Served as Treasurer and campaign advisor for Aftab Pureval’s campaigns for Hamilton County
Clerk of Courts in 2016 and 2020 and for Mayor of Cincinnati in 2021.

Friends of Mary Gaertner, Cincinnati, OH

Campaign Treasurer, January 2021 – December 2021
- Served as Treasurer and campaign advisor for Mary Gaertner’s campaign for Township Trustee of
Anderson Township in 2021.

Aftab for Ohio, Cincinnati, OH

Campaign Treasurer, January 2018 – December 2018
- Served as Treasurer and campaign advisor for Aftab Pureval’s campaign for U.S. House of
Representatives in 2018.

Obama for America, Cincinnati, OH

Volunteer, June 2012 – November 2012

Hoya Law for Change (Obama for America), Fairfax, VA and Virginia Beach, VA
Volunteer, August 2008 – November 2008

Driehaus for Congress, Cincinnati, OH

Volunteer, June 2008 – August 2008

CIVIC INVOLVEMENT________________________________________________________________________
Oakley Community Council, Cincinnati, OH
Vice President, 2017 – 2022; Board of Trustees, 2014 – 2022

Knox Presbyterian Church, Cincinnati, OH

Session of Elders, 2017 – 2019; Budget and Finance Committee Chair, 2018; Liturgist, 2014 – present

EDUCATION________________________________________________________________________________
Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, DC
Juris Doctor, May 2010

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Bachelor of Arts in Economics, minors in Mathematics and English, December 2004
November 27, 2022

Galen G. Gordon

I am writing to express my interest in the soon to be vacant seat for Cincinnati City Council. I ran for city council
in the last election because we need proactive and intentional leadership from our city government. Proactive
and intentional about how we attract top-tier corporations, fill storefronts through entrepreneurship and how
we incentivize families to stay and/or move back within our city limits. We live in a fantastic city with plenty of
opportunity. I want to ensure this feeling is shared by residents in all 52 neighborhoods.

I believe the key to advancing economic development in our neighborhoods is to empower local residents who
have an entrepreneurial mindset. We can cultivate those mindsets and provide support that helps residents
become successful business owners and investors prepared to buy property within their business districts. In
turn, this helps generate wealth for legacy families, circulate the dollar within the neighborhood and diminish
the harmful effects of gentrification.
Neighborhood business districts remove the barriers of proximity and increase economic outcomes for the
people who need it most.

As we seek solutions to impact housing disparities across our city, I believe we also need to increase funding and
support for diverse and intentional business growth primarily in the core plazas and main streets of each
neighborhood. As a result, we will have a direct impact on the sustainability, safety and affordability for each
local community.

This is how I want to make a difference in our city and why I believe I am a great choice to fill the vacated seat
for Cincinnati City Council

With appreciation for your time,

Galen G. Gordon
West End
 Galen G. Gordon

Hotel General Manager

OBJECTIVE -- Looking forward to joining a respected organization with a Hospitality Executive position to ensure customers enjoy quality service
and satisfaction in all aspects.

Immediate value and skills offered include:

• Leadership | Creativity | Attention to details

• Excellent communication and customer handling skills
• Great interpersonal and management skills – Ability to adjust in dynamic environment

Team Leadership:

• Lead hotel teams in performing different operations speedily and efficiently.

• Prepare work schedules, payroll and allocate responsibility to leadership team as per direction.
• Manage front office functions of hotel and empower team members to receive and handle guest needs.

Achievements:

• Ohio Hotels & Lodging Association – Stars of the Industry Nominee, 2020
• Hilton Worldwide – Hospitality Award of Excellence 500+ rooms, 2017
• Hilton Worldwide – Brand Promise Award 500+rooms, 2015
• Regional Tourism Network - Hospitality Hall of Fame, 2013

WORK EXPERIENCE

KINLEY CINCINNATI HOTEL, Cincinnati (February 2022 – Present). Director of Sales & Marketing. Be a role model to all partners on my team by
displaying our organizational values in all aspects of operations through internal and external service. Have a critical eye toward all products,
services, and ensure operational culture is in line with company standards. Actively manage business bookings, record denials, make network
referrals. Bring an innovative approach to generate new revenue sources. Negotiate space, dates and rates to obtain booking goal while focusing
on shoulder and off-season business. Develop and execute strategic plan to achieve sales targets and expand our customer base.

HILTON CINCINNATI NETHERLAND PLAZA, Cincinnati (March 2019 – February 2022). Business Travel Sales Manager. Solicit new business and retain
existing business travel customers by building rapport and bridging relationships with the business community. Function as the face of the hotel on
outside sales calls and inquiries for business opportunities. Establish a strategic sales plan to move market share and grow revenues in this
segment.

HILTON CINCINNATI NETHERLAND PLAZA, Cincinnati (March 2016-April 2019). Director of Front Office Operations. Successfully lead the Front
Office department (Front Desk, PBX, Bellstaff, Doorstaff and Executive Lounge) in exceeding guest expectations on a daily basis. Managing a
successful transition through financial restructuring period and change in property management.

HILTON CINCINNATI NETHERLAND PLAZA, Cincinnati (June 2008-2016). Assistant Front Office Manager. Responsible for leading a team of
WoWers and ensuring we exceed guest expectations. Our team welcomes business travelers and tourists to the Hilton and the City of Cincinnati
while working to ensure a hospitable and stress-free environment during their stay.

SIBCY CLINE REALTORS, Cincinnati (October 2001-September 2010). Full Time Sales Professional. Covering Southwest Ohio. Sibcy Cline Top Sales
Club 2006, 2007. Clinton County President Sales Club 2006, 2007. Ohio Association of Realtors President Sales Club 2007.
The Honorable Reggie Harris
801 Plum St.
Cincinnati, OH 4520

Dear Council Member Harris,

I am writing to request an appointment to fill the position of Member of Council to be vacated by

Congressman-Elect Greg Landsman.

I will bring to council a varied background centered around one guiding mission: improving lives.
That mission has taken me from basic science to Congress, and from entrepreneurship back to
public service. The mission, the underlying belief that our role in life is to do as much good with
the talents we have, is why I started a medical device company. It’s what got me involved in
building a public school, and it’s what drove me to run for office. And it’s this mission that brings
me to ask for an opportunity to serve on Council and bring my unique set of skills and
perspective to help improve the lives of the people of Cincinnati.

As a Democrat, I view government as a force for good. As a progressive, I believe that we have
not yet fully realized the dream of America, and that our role is to slowly bend the moral arc
toward justice. As a policy wonk and scientist, I view Cincinnati’s major challenges as a system
that must be addressed from every angle. Transportation, safety, education, business,
infrastructure, housing, etc. are interconnected and contribute to a thriving city. Though the
Council cannot independently control every aspect of this system, Council exerts influence of
varying degrees on each piece, ultimately determining in large part whether our city works for all
of us.

In my professional and personal life, I have worked with many of the pieces of this complex
system. As an entrepreneur and strategic consultant I’ve worked with our small business
ecosystem (e.g. CincyTech, Cintrifuse, Alloy, Flywheel, etc.), our academic and research
institutions and hospitals (University of Cincinnati, Xavier, Cincinnati Children’s), and large
corporations like P&G. As a volunteer I’ve worked closely with Cincinnati Public Schools to help
build the intentionally diverse Spencer Center. I’ve served on the Jewish Community Relations
Council to rekindle historic relations between our city’s Jewish and Black communities. And I
serve on the Public Library’s Community Advisory Board as we determine how to better serve
our customers where they are.

I will not be an expert on every issue the Council faces. Yet in my time as Policy Advisor to
Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, I learned how to dig into complex problems, how to seek
input from varied stakeholders, and how to build a coalition to do good.

I understand that policy is hard, that public service is hard. I have had wins. I have had losses,
but at all times I try to emulate my mentor Gabby and maintain service above self. When I lost
my race for Mayor, I focused on knocking doors and supporting the Democratic slate. When I
lost my primary for State Representative, I co-hosted a fundraiser for my former opponent and
spent the ensuing months canvassing, raising money, contributing, and organizing to help elect
her and the rest of the Democratic slate. The future of Cincinnati is bigger than any of us.

I cannot fill Council Member Landsman’s shoes, but with the help of my colleagues-to-be on
Council, I will have a head start in filling the void he will leave. After this appointment Council will
launch immediately into a budget process, with which I have experience in my businesses and
in Congress. We will work to maintain a positive, collaborative culture, not just on council but
within City Hall and across the region, something with which I have had experience in my
businesses and in my volunteer work. We will work on policies that are more complex than the
headlines, something I’ve done in my work in Congress. And in addition to all the work in City
Hall, we will immediately be thrust back into an election cycle. Fortunately, I have campaign
funds and infrastructure ready to deploy, and I have already campaigned for every Democrat on
Council.

I appreciate this transparent selection process and thank you for your consideration. It would be
an absolute honor to serve beside you in the mission to improve Cincinnati.

Sincerely Yours,

Gavi Begtrup
 GAVI BEGTRUP, PH.D.

Gavi Begtrup, Ph.D. is a serial entrepreneur, a former political candidate, and the former policy advisor for
Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. A CEO, creative strategist, and inspirational leader, Gavi has a track record
of leading high-performing teams in diverse settings from startups to Congress, with deep experience in
government, technology, and business.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Founder and Principal, Polymath Strategies LLC (July 2012 – Present)
Innovation Business Consulting
● Strategy and execution consulting for businesses and nonprofits across the globe
● Executive coaching and fundraising strategy for startup CEOs
● Developed innovation ecosystem across Ohio
● Commercialized technology and launched startups launch with seed stage investor, research universities
Political Candidate, Cincinnati, OH (Dec. 2020 - Aug. 2022)
● Built aggressive campaigns leading in fundraising (>$350k) and voter contact (60,000+ doors)
● Developed custom digital tools to improve targeting and campaign management
CEO and CTO, Eccrine Systems, Inc. (Oct. 2014 – June 2020)
● Grew medical device startup from founding to 50 people to lead the world in sweat biosensing
● Raised $25M in private capital and $6M in non-dilutive federal research funding
● Built and managed a multidisciplinary team and developed R&D, product, IP, and regulatory strategy
Co-Founder and CEO, WaveTech LLC (Feb. 2013 – Mar. 2015)
● Launched materials company that developed thin film product to improve agriculture and algae yields
● Developed and executed business development, product, and intellectual property strategies
Policy Advisor, U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords (AZ-08) (Sep. 2009 – June 2012)
● Developed and executed legislative strategy in collaboration with agencies and industry, including 14
energy provisions included in DOD Authorizations and $60B bipartisan NASA Authorization Act

VOLUNTEERING
Community Advisory Council Member, Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library
Parent Representative, Kilgour Elementary Local Schools Decision Making Committee
Precinct Executive, Hamilton County Democratic Party
Entrepreneur in Residence, Case Western Reserve University
Startup Mentor, Flywheel Social Enterprise Hub
Committee Member, The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Chair, The Spencer Center (Cincinnati Public School) Local School Decision Making Committee
Board Member, The Jewish Community Relations Council

EDUCATION
Ph.D., M.A. University of California at Berkeley, Physics, Experimental Condensed Matter
B.S. Western Kentucky University, Summa Cum Laude, Physics, Math, min. Computer Science
Scientific publications and patents available at https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=GIk65pQAAAAJ
 JACKIE FRONDORF

November 27, 2022

Council Member Harris

801 Plum Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Reggie.Harris@cincinnati-oh.gov

Dear Council Member Harris,

As a Hamilton County Democratic Party Precinct Executive, I was excited to watch Cincinnati
City Council Member Greg Landsman win his election to become our next Congressman! What
a great moment for Council Member Landsman and the residents of the 1st Congressional
District. With his City Council seat opening up, I am writing to express my formal interest in
filling Council Member Landsman’s seat. I have the right experience and drive to represent the
people of Cincinnati as a City Council Member.

By being a candidate for Cincinnati City Council in the 2021 election, I have proven my
willingness and eagerness to serve the people of Cincinnati as a Council Member.

As a mother of five young children, a small business owner, and a community volunteer, I am
constantly planning, solving, negotiating, caring, helping, guiding, cooperating, budgeting, and
protecting. I want to do the same for the people of Cincinnati. Our city government should
work for all — not just some — and I am motivated to make that happen.

Now is the right time for me to serve. I want to focus on core city services and ensuring that the
children and families in Cincinnati have every opportunity to thrive. If you select me to replace
Greg Landsman on Cincinnati City Council, I promise I will work tirelessly to represent the people
of Cincinnati to the best of my ability.

Please see my attached resume.

Respectfully,

Jackie Frondorf
 JACLYN “JACKIE” FRONDORF

EXPERIENCE
Pharmacy Technician 2009-2014
Good Samaritan Hospital
• Made IVs for infants and assisted pharmacists with other related tasks
Mom 2010-Present
Home
• The hundred things that go into running a household of 5 young children
Neighborhood Council Volunteer Board Member 2020-Present
Westwood Civic Association
• Currently Vice President as of 2022
• Work with residents and other board members to resolve issues surrounding crime, liquor
licenses, pedestrian safety, and zoning.
Parent Teacher Association President and Teacher 2016-Present
St. Catharine of Siena School
• Lead the PTA to provide student enrichment programs
• Taught 4th and 5th grade in the 2021-2022 school year
Cincinnati City Council Candidate 2021
City of Cincinnati
• Campaigned for eleven months and learned the specifics of running for office
• Visited many neighborhoods and met with thousands of residents to learn how I could help
them on City Council
Neighborhood Group Volunteer Board Member 2022-Present
Westwood Works
• Work on planning events to bring neighbors together
Democratic Party Precinct Executive 2022-Present
Precinct 26O – Cincinnati (Westwood)
• Talked with neighbors in my precinct about supporting the Democratic slate of candidates
Small Business Owner 2022-Present
Frond (House Plant Shop)
• Worked with the City permit office, contractors, and architect to renovate my property at
3126/8 Harrison Avenue in the Cincinnati neighborhood of Westwood
• Formed an LLC, obtained a vendor license from Hamilton County, filed all appropriate
paperwork with the State of Ohio.
• Manage day to day operations including finances, inventory, and employee management.
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics 2004-2008
University of Toledo
• Graduated Magna Cum Laude
RELEVANT SKILLS
• Organization, management, and planning
• People person
 November 26, 2022

Dear Council Member Harris,

I am submitting myself for consideration to fill the appointment to the seat on the
Cincinnati City Council that will be open once Council Member Landsman resigns from
his seat in order to take office to serve as a member of the United States House of
Representatives.

For me, this would be a dream job to be able to work with the current council, mayor,
and city administration as we strive to improve the quality-of-life for the people of
Cincinnati. I believe that there is a new culture of collaboration and a passion for
continuous improvement and that I would fit right in helping others in their initiatives
where needed and being able to champion policies that I care about, especially those
that affect positively the lives of families and children. As a mother and as a teacher for
Cincinnati Public Schools, I believe that I would be an asset as we partner with CPS and
other entities and organizations that work to improve lives.

I believe that you will find me to be a positive and contributing team player wanting to
only be of service to others and this city. I have a passion for excellence, and I have a
long-term vision for Cincinnati where we are the leaders, the model for other cities,
regarding best practices of how to take care of people, how to empower people, with
mindfulness and intention from every aspect whether it be public safety, public
services, environmental care, infrastructure needs, or fair housing supports.

I submit for your review my resume with the most relevant information for this position
as well as my completed application form. Please reach out to me for any reason
needed.
Best regards,

Jaime Castle

CONTACT
DEMOGRAPHICS
Married, mom of two - ages 14 &
12 - 9th and 7th graders at
Walnut Hills High School
age 45
Mt. Washington resident
Teacher for Cincinnati Public
Schools
VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP
EXPERIENCE
Mt. Washington Community
Council Executive Board (2022-
current)
President Board of Trustees for
Heritage Unitarian Universalist
Church (2018-2019)
Director for Hyde Park School
musicals (2018-2020)
SAY soccer coach (2016-2018)
PTO President Mt. Washington
School (2016-2018)
Co-Chair Mt. Washington School
LSDMC (2017-2018)
MEMBERSHIP
Cincinnati NAACP
Humans Rights Campaign
Cincinnati Women's Political
Caucus
Cincinnati Federation of Teachers
Personal Philosophy: I desire to create a better place
through collaboration and by remaining people-centered
in all aspects of decision-making and purpose
POLITICAL EXPERIENCE
Hamilton County Democratic Party Ward Chair and
precinct executive 2022-current
Led Ward 1 and worked with the coordinated efforts
to GOTV resulting in 9 out of 13 precincts over-
performing the county's turnout number of 50.04%,
My Mt. Washington precinct's voter turnout was
60.07%
Campaign Manager - Friends of Rachel Baker 2022
managed a team of 200 volunteers, designed the field
plan for the general election and worked with our
campaign team on messaging and targets for ten
mailers and multiple digital ads
won the election with 56% of the vote in a toss-up
district, flipping it to blue, and helping others on the
ballot to win
Candidate Cincinnati City Council 2021
learned about city issues and connected with city
leaders and organizations
Democratic Candidate for the United States House of
Repressentatives for Ohio's 2nd District 2020
Raised 300K in a matter of months, helping other
candidates to get elected, gained 31,907 city votes
which was 65% of the city vote, and learned a wealth of
knowledge about campaigns
CAREER/WORK BACKGROUND
Teacher - Cincinnati Public Schools (2017-current) and
Roger Bacon High School (2000-2003), Leasing Agent -
Cincinnati Apartments Plus (2007-2008), Realtor - Star
One Realtors (2003-2007), restaurant service (part-time
1994-2012), Small Business Owner/Seamstress (2010-2019),
SAHM - (my children were born in 2008 and 2010)
EDUCATION BACKGROUND
Bachelor's of Science in Secondary Education Communications
1999
Certified to teach ELA 7-12 grade and Reading
Specialist PreK-12
Also gained graduate hours (with a 4.0 gpa) from
Miami University and the University of Cincinnati
(2003, 2022)
Action Tank City Council Boot Camp 2021-2022
November 27, 2022

Councilmember Reggie Harris

801 Plum Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

Please accept my letter requesting your consideration for the appointment to Greg Landsman’s
seat on City Council. Since U.S. Representative-Elect Landsman’s victory on election day, I
have been excited about the possibility of joining this City Council’s team. As you will see my
qualifications and experience fit perfectly into your policy priority areas.

I look forward to discussing my qualifications further and can be reached by email at

or by cell phone at

Thank you for your consideration,

Michelle Dillingham
 Michelle Dillingham, MSW

Qualifications:

• Strong presentation skills, both written and verbal

• Experience with grant writing and management, preparing for accreditation, and audits
• Able to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities, well-developed organizational skills
• Experience with Quality Assurance that addresses efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance
• Ability to interpret, synthesize, analyze, and communicate information
• Experience with policy development, evaluation, coalition-building, and advocacy
• Able to supervise large teams and manage multi-site and multi-county projects
• Experience with long-term board membership and board committee participation

Awards:

● Winner of the 2010 Ohio Citizen Action “Emerging Leader” Award

● Winner of the 2018 “NASW Region VI Social Worker of the Year” Award
● Winner of the 2018 Ohio National Association of Social Workers (NASW) “Ohio Social Worker of the Year”
● Winner of the 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award University of Cincinnati College of Allied Health Sciences, School of
Social Work
● Winner of the Ohio State 2022 Political Engagement Award, Ohio Federation of Teachers
● Recipient of the City of Cincinnati 2022 Woman’s History Month and 2022 Social Work Month Resolution for
“decades of continuous leadership in the City of Cincinnati especially in the areas of social work, advocacy for
the underserved, and community organizing”

Education:

LEAD Ohio Leadership Academy, 2021

MSW, Masters of Social Work, Administration University of Cincinnati (2005)
BA, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Reed College (1995)

Career Highlights:

» Edited the first-ever “State of Affordable Housing in Hamilton County: The Crisis” Report
» Contributed to the growth of a non-profit social services agency from dormancy to receiving and successfully
implementing 4 unique grants over 18 months
» Received state certification for a pre-apprenticeship construction training program I co-created
» Mentor and Field Instructor to under-graduate and graduate students from UC’s DAAP Program, School of Social
Work, Miami University, Ohio State, and UK’s Chase Law School
» Founding member of local initiatives including: Cincinnati Blue-Green Alliance, CeaseFire Cincinnati, the Cincinnati
Regional Food Policy Council, the City of Cincinnati’s Urban Agriculture Board, the Cincinnati Educational Justice
Coalition, and the Communities Act Now (CAN) Equitable Development Coalition.
» Placed 12th place for 9 seats in the 2013 Cincinnati City Council Election
» Placed 10th place for 9 seats in the 2017 and 2021 Cincinnati City Council Elections
 Community and Civic Involvement:

Current

Public Education Partners, Board Member

Cincinnati AFL-CIO Labor Council, Delegate
Woman’s City Club, Treasurer and Board Member
Cincinnati Women’s Political Caucus, Member

Past

Miami Group of the Sierra Club, Member

League of Women Voters, Member
Citizens United for Action (CUFA), Member
National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Member
Woodford Elementary Local School Decision-Making Committee (LSDMC), Community Member
UMADAOP. Board Member
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD), State Commissioner, Program Committee and former Budget and
Finance Committee Member, Commissioner since 2010
Mill Creek Council of Communities, Board Member since 2014
City of Cincinnati Community Development Advisory Board (CDAB), Human Services Appointee, since 2011
University of Cincinnati School of Social Work Alumni Board, Vice President, Member
Kennedy Heights Community Council, Board of Trustees Member and President
Neighborhood Support Program Manager for Kennedy Heights, Grant Review Team member
OTR Homegrown, an Urban Farm Collective in Over-The-Rhine
Blue Green Alliance, Cincinnati Chapter, Officer
City of Cincinnati Urban Agriculture Advisory Board, Member
Cincinnati Regional Food Policy Council Development Team, Chair
City of Cincinnati/Hamilton County Fair Housing Advisory Committee, Member
ADA 2010 Accessibility for All Planning Committee, Steering Committee Member
Mayor Mallory’s Young Professionals Kitchen Cabinet, Health and Environment Committee, Urban Agriculture
Subcommittee member
University of Cincinnati’s 2010 Food Congress, Planning Committee Member
University of Cincinnati’s 2009 Food Congress, Planning Committee Member, Publicity Chair
Policy Advisory Committee Member, ARC Hamilton County
Affordable Housing Educational Forum Planning Committee Member, in association with the League of Women Voters
CeaseFire Cincinnati, Steering Committee Member and Public Education Committee Member
Affordable Housing Advocates (AHA), Member
Hamilton County Democratic Party, Executive Committee and Precinct Executive

Experience:

Organizer, Cincinnati Federation of Teachers

July, 2019 to Present

Responsible for member relations including outreach to new hires, assisting with member issues, political program, and
manage outreach and communications.

Adjunct Professor and Field Supervisor, University of Cincinnati

August 2012 - Present

Instructor for undergraduate and graduate social work courses, and Field Instructor for social work students’ internship
placements.
Grant Writer, Interact for Health
September 2018- Present
Consultant and grant writer for federal grants; secured two federal grants for harm reduction service expansion for Brown
County in 2019 and 2022

CEO, Community Shares of Greater Cincinnati

August, 2015-July, 2019

Responsible for the growth and success of a non-profit dedicated to raising funding and awareness to 27 organizations
committed to social justice, economic equity, and/or a healthy environment.

Coordinator, Cincinnati Educational Justice Coalition

August, 2014-August, 2019

Responsible for the coordination and growth of a local coalition to build parent and community power relating to pro-
public education policy. Worked in affiliation with national group the “Alliance to Reclaim Our Schools”.

Director of Education, Greater Cincinnati Coalition for the Homeless

June, 2014-July, 2015

Administer the educational component of the agency to educate the public about homelessness, poverty, and combat
harmful stereotypes and myths about homelessness. Outreach and coordination of services to over 60 member agencies of
the coalition. Create and implement educational programs, initiatives, and materials including the Voice of the Homeless
Speaker’s Bureau, the Cincinnati Urban Experience program, and the City Wide Shantytown program. Staff writer for the
Streetvibes newspaper, contributing a 500-word article every 2 weeks.

Community Outreach Director, Cincinnati Public Schools Renewal Levy Campaign 2014
April 2014-November, 2014

• Responsible for recruitment and supervision of volunteer staff

• Responsible for all aspects of community outreach for the campaign, including coordination of canvassing, phone
banking, honk and waves, and poll coverage
• Assisted with messaging, media and communications, field strategy, social media management, and Vote-Builder
analysis and data entry.

Communications and Research Manager, Ohio Valley and Southern States Laborers-Employers Cooperation and
Education Trust (OVSS-LECET)
July 2011-June 2014

Manage research and communications across a nine-state region to promote labor-management cooperation and
education, tackling industry issues of mutual interest of business and labor partners such as transportation funding, family-
supporting wages, and workforce development.

Field Instructor, and Adjunct Professor, University of Cincinnati, School of Social Work
(I also supervise students from the following schools: Ohio State University, Miami University, University of Southern
California, University of Kentucky, and Xavier University)
Sept. 2011-Present

Supervise under-graduate and graduate social work students who are required to perform 17 hours per week at a field
placement agency.

• Responsible for interviewing and weekly supervision of graduate level social work student interns
• Responsible to ensure students receive learning opportunities to demonstrate the required core competencies of a social
worker
• Provide required documentation to the school, attend required trainings, and coordinate with the field director and
professors.
• Course Instructor for “Social Welfare Policy” and “Poverty In America” under-grad and graduate courses

Candidate for Cincinnati City Council, Election Nov. 7th 2017, Nov. 5th 2013, and Nov 2nd, 2021

• Responsible for recruitment and supervision of campaign manager, treasurer, and volunteer staff
• Responsible for all aspects of campaign for a competitive field race in a large mid-west city (Population: 296,943, 79.5
square miles)
• Responsible for messaging, media and communications, field strategy, campaign finance filing, and Vote-Builder
analysis

Project Manager, Cincinnati Labor Agency for Social Services

November, 2009-June 2011

• Co-created and managed the “Community Construction Career Readiness Collaboration (3CRC)” Program that trains
unemployed and under-employed Ohioans in a pre-apprenticeship curriculum to prepare them to successfully enter the
construction industry.
• Responsible for outreach, recruitment, data collection, reporting, and overall coordination of the pre-apprenticeship
training program
• Co-managed a Rapid Response Transition Center serving over 150 dislocated workers, connecting them to WIA
services
• Managed an advanced manufacturing training program across 3 sites; responsible for all outreach, recruitment, data
collection, reporting, and overall coordination training program
• Traveled to Dayton, OH to assist in outreach, marketing, and recruitment for an advanced manufacturing training in that
area

Project Manager, Greater Cincinnati Occupational Health Center

November, 2009-October, 2010

• Manage an ARRA Weatherization Training Grant to engage unemployed and under-employed Ohioans with an interest
in weatherization skills in order to be employable in the energy efficiency field.
• Responsible for outreach, data collection, reporting, and overall coordination of a weatherization training program.

Project Coordinator, Affordable Housing Advocates

November, 2009-January, 2011

• Researched and developed public education materials for affordable housing advocacy
• Wrote articles weekly for local publications that raise awareness about affordable housing policy issues
• Fundraising, Membership Drive, and Grant-writing
• Policy analysis and advocacy
• Staffed Board and Membership meetings
• Supervised 3 interns who performed policy research
• Edited AHA’s first Annual Report on the State of Affordable Housing

Chief of Staff, Office of the Vice Mayor David Crowley, City of Cincinnati
August, 2008-December, 2009

• Policy analysis, drafting legislation, constituent casework

• Research and analysis of legislative proposals
• Public relations including writing speeches, creating press releases, working with the press, and representing the Vice
Mayor at meetings
• Prepared and managed the Agenda for the Health, Education, and Environment Committee
Supervisor for the Child Case Management Program, Centerpoint Health
May, 2008-August, 2008

• Responsible for hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating 11 staff

• Responsible for Program development and evaluation
• Quality Assurance Data Maintenance

Lead Clinical Service Provider, Passages and Alternatives Programs, Talbert House
April, 2007-May, 2008

• Diagnostic Assessment
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Group Facilitator
• Quality Assurance Data Maintenance
• Individual and Family therapy session facilitator

City Council Aide, Councilmember David Crowley, City of Cincinnati

April, 2007-May, 2008 (in addition, held an internship in his office from 2005-2007)

• Policy analysis, drafting legislation, writing editorials, constituent casework

• Research and analysis of legislative proposals
• Prepared written fact sheets and letters of support and opposition
• Campaign and fundraising activities

Project Manager, BARiS Project, The FreestoreFoodbank

July, 2006-March 2007

• Successfully implemented a 1.6 million dollar, 4 county, demonstration grant that assisted TANF recipients to apply for
disability and reduce barriers to self-sufficiency. Grant was re-funded the following year.
• Responsible for training, supervising, and evaluating 10 staff, and collaborated with 25 staff under the project
• Responsible for conceptual development of the project, establishing buy-in from stakeholders, training, marketing and
promotion, and fiscal management

Special Assignment, Central Clinic, Administration Division

June, 2005-September, 2005

• Helped to prepare organization for CARF re-accreditation

• Developed policies and procedures for Human Resource Department
• Conducted Staff interviews and focus groups

Case Manager, Central Clinic, Adult Services Division

August, 2001-July 2006

• Case manager for adults with severe mental illness

• Assisted in maintaining psychiatric stability and independence
• Offered advocacy, outreach, and linkage to resources

Transitional Case Manager, Mental Health Access Point (MHAP)

February, 2000-August, 2001

• Case manager for children and adults with severe mental illness
• Connected consumers to on-going services and addressed acute case management needs

References Available Upon Request

November 27, 2022

Reggie Harris
Councilmember
City of Cincinnati
801 Plum Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202

Councilmember Harris,

In my role as Chief Executive Officer of the College Hill CURC, I recently led the acquisition of the
Hollywood Apartments. The Hollywood Apartments are a 35 unit, naturally occurring affordable housing
complex at the southern gateway to the College Hill business district.

I coordinated with my team to have the entire complex inspected, unit by unit, within a week of the
acquisition. As with any new acquisition, it’s critical to get a lay of the land to find out what you’ve just
acquired.

In one of the units, I stopped to speak to one of the tenants and introduce myself. “Speak” is a generous
word, as we could barely hear each other over the faucet running full blast behind her. I asked her if we
could turn it off and she informed me we could not. The faucet had been running like that since shortly
after she had moved in.

Over 20 years ago.

It was stunning. There were over 400 items of deferred maintenance, ranging from pests to collapsing
walls, to faucets running on full blast.

My new friend told me that during her tenure, she had never once met a property manager or
maintenance person.

For 20 years.

This story is not unique in Cincinnati. What is unique is how my organization responded to it.

We proceeded to raise over $600,000 that we reinvested back into the Hollywood Apartments, catching
up on all 400 deferred maintenance items and upgrading units along the way. We did this without raising
rents or displacing anyone from the building.

In doing so, we were able to grow the operations of the College Hill CURC by doubling our revenue and
staff size. We can do more now to better the community of College Hill, all while, and arguably because
we are, preserving critically needed affordable housing in the heart of it.

Cincinnati is my home. Not by birth, but by choice.

I am applying today to be appointed to Cincinnati City Council because I believe my experience leading
the equitable redevelopment of College Hill is a valuable perspective to bring to our already incredible
City Council.
Cincinnati is fortunate to have leaders at City Hall eager to push the limits on what was once viewed as
possible, to build a better, more equitable City for all. As I have watched this new Council and Mayor work
together over the past year, I have been amazed by your willingness to try new things, ask the hard
questions, and lead Cincinnati toward a brighter tomorrow.

I am applying for this appointment because the leadership at City Hall inspires me to expand my
involvement in the future of Cincinnati. You and your colleagues on City Council and in the Mayor’s, office
are people that I know I can work with, learn from, and help to achieve that vision.

My time in College Hill has given me a unique perspective on many different facets of community and
economic development, as I have led over $85 million in development, helped open over 20 new
businesses, built over 300 units of new housing, including over 130 units of affordable housing, and
provided critical support to existing small businesses and building owners along the way. I’ve even hosted
community events to teach our residents how to make our business district a truly walkable business
district, while pulling back the curtain on the mysteriousness of development.

But my career has been shaped by more than just College Hill. I began my career working in the
neighborhood of Sedamsville and spent over three years working to get any attention from the City in
order to complete our first residential housing project in over 50 years and to tackle the incredible blight
gripping the neighborhood.

I know from my firsthand experience what it’s like to be a part of a community that is partnering with the
City to execute their vision and I know what it’s like to be a part of a community that is looking for support
and guidance from the City to even create a vision.

Every neighborhood in our City falls into one of those two buckets.

I believe these experiences and skills will compliment the experiences and skills already represented on
City Council and will help us achieve our potential as a City.

At the most recent State of the City, our Mayor, Aftab Pureval, pointed out that budget deficits lie in the
years ahead. The time to act is now. Our problems as a City are not going to go away overnight, but much
like the Hollywood Apartments in College Hill, preserving affordable housing while growing our
organization, solving these problems are not mutually exclusive.

I am honored to have the opportunity to apply to join your esteemed colleagues on Cincinnati City Council.
I hope to hear from you shortly.

Best,

Seth Walsh
Clifton Resident;
College Hill and Sedamsville Officiate
Cincinnati Superfan
 SETH WALSH
EXPERIENCE
COLLEGE HILL COMMUNITY URBAN REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, APRIL 2016 – PRESENT
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (2016-2022); CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (2022 – PRESENT)
My tenure at the College Hill CURC can be defined by three pillars: growth, innovation, and execution.
I began as the only member on staff and grew the organization to a paid staff of 17 (10 full time) and an operating budget of over
$2 million. During my tenure, I have acquired over 31 properties and I have led over $85 million in redevelopment along the
Hamilton Avenue business district. There is an additional $65 million in development in the works for the coming years.
In my role as Executive Director and then CEO, I have built an organization that engages the community and responds directly to
their needs. The redevelopment projects have ranged from the long-awaited College Hill Station (now known as HaNoBe) that
added 171 units of housing to our business district, to the fundraising and construction of Patrick’s Park at the heart of our
business district that created a gathering space for our community.
Under my leadership, we have pushed the envelope on how a community development corporation should act: preserving,
constructing and maintaining over 100 units of affordable housing; creating the OurShop initiative that helped small businesses
learn how to operate in a retail space through data driven analysis; leading the greater Cincinnati region in responding to the
COVID-19 pandemic through immediate rent abatement, direct financial support to businesses and through the creation and
completion of the outdoor improvement program to add permanent outdoor space for businesses and the community;
fundraising over $6 million from community members to make our vision a reality; closing on several tax credit and re-financing
deals that have included state and federal historic tax credits, low-income housing tax credits and new market tax credits; and
through hosting inclusive community events such as Light up College Hill (1,000+ attendees), The Avenue Experience (800+
attendees) and the Hollywood Drive-In Theatre (10,000+ attendees) that gave the community the opportunity to engage with our
work and one another, as well as support local businesses and teach our community how to make Hamilton Avenue a walkable
business district.
The success I have led in College Hill has not stopped at the borders of College Hill, as I have also provided advice and guidance to
countless communities throughout the region as they have sought to transform their community too.

SEDAMSVILLE CDC, MARCH 2014 – DECEMBER 2017

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

CDC ASSOCIATION OF GREATER CINCINNATI, JANUARY 2014 – APRIL 2016

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF ARTS, XAVIER UNIVERSITY
• Major: Political Science
• Student Body President (2012-2013)

BOARDS
• Friends of the Taft Legacy (2018 – Present) • Cincy Soccer League (2017 – 2021)
o President (2021-Present) o President (2017 – 2021)
o Vice President (2020-2021) • Southern Ohio Adult Soccer Association (2017 – 2022)
• Cincinnati Elections Commission (2017 – 2022) o Second Vice President (2019 – 2022)
o Chair (2017 – 2022) • UpSpring (2015 – 2017)
o Program Committee Chair (2015 – 2017)

AWARDS
• CDC of The Year (2022) • Cincinnati Business Courier’s 40 under 40 (2020)
• Homebase Event of the Year (2022) • CDC Association Staff Member of the Year (2015)
 Te’Airea R. Powell

Application for the City Council Seat Appointment

________________________________________________

Councilman Reggie Harris

Cincinnati City Council
801 Plum St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202

11/27/2022

Dear Councilman Harris,

I would like to apply for the City Council Seat Appointment. My many years of
community council experience and years of working in corporate (at Omnicare) have
allowed me to develop many transferable skills that would help me succeed in this role.

My community work has helped me develop great communication skills. I naturally can
communicate with the people that I serve in the community in which I was raised but I
have also developed the skill of effectively communicating with those that are within the
government, the business community, and other organizations. My communication skills
are a big part of the progress and success of things happening in East Westwood. My
communication skills have also allowed me to expand my network.

My current role as a Senior Data Analyst has taught me the skill of time management,
organization, delegation, collaboration, and prioritization. These skills have been vital in
my success in my career and have also helped with my community work. These are
some of the skills I believe are needed for success as a city council member and I know
that this role will help me expand on them.

I believe that if given the chance, I will make the people of the City of Cincinnati proud
to have me as a member of council.

Thank you for taking the time to read my cover letter and I look forward to hearing from
you.

Yours truly,
Te’Airea R. Powell
Te’Airea Powell

Summary
· A Civic-minded leader with community experience and a proven track record of working collaboratively with
community members, other community leaders and local government to deliver tangible results for the community of
East Westwood but would be honored for the chance to expand this progress and success to the City of Cincinnati as a
whole.

Skills & Characteristics

• Problem solver • Integrity
• Quick learner • Customer Service
• Leader • Ability to work under pressure
• Commitment to Community • Realist
• Collaborative • Responsive

Experience
SENIOR CONSULTANT/DATA ANALYST | OMNICARE, INC. | OCTOBER 2017 TO CURRENT
· Gather, research, and analyze prescriber data to help with the build of a new Data Hub and to keep the data healthy for
pharmacy use.
· Communicate with other leaders in different segments of the business to manage escalations, projects and vendor data.
· Create presentations for multiple levels of the business including training for Pharmacy Operators and reports to Upper
Management including Senior Directors.

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SUPERVISOR, LTC | OMNICARE, INC. | AUGUST 2016 TO OCTOBER 2017
· Track attendance, handle escalated calls, review and manage emails, distribute into to team, answer inquiries from
other departments and customers, coach staff, publish team stats, conduct side by sides, one on ones, note and
productivity audits. Review productivity and goal stats.
· Communicate with other leaders in different segments of the business to resolve escalated issues
· Research and collect data to create ad hoc reports and manipulate data to analyze and identify trends

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE RESOLUTION SPECIALIST, LTC | OMNICARE, INC. | JANUARY 2015 TO AUGUST 2016
· Research insurance, verify client demographics, collect payments, and research and correct billing issues in a timely and
efficient manner while providing great customer service.

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE | HUMANA RIGHTSOURCE| JANUARY 2012 TO JANUARY 2015

· Answer a very high call volume, efficiently place orders for medication and handle customer complaints
· Assist in answering questions in team chats when team lead is unavailable
· Organize quality errors in excel to go over in team meeting to help prevent repeat errors

Community and Volunteer Experience

· East Westwood Improvement Association, Trustee
· Hope Resource Center, Board member
· Engage Cincy Action Team (ECAT), Member
· City of Cincinnati Neighborhood Leadership Academy, Participant (2020)
· Junior Achievement, Walnut Hills High School (2020)
· Gals in Government (2019&2020)
· Special Events Coordinator, Councilman Jeff Berding (Summer 2008)
· East Westwood Youth Community Council, (Secretary and Vice President)

Education
WALNUT HILLS HIGH SCHOOL
· High School Diploma