Leadership
2022-2023 Board of Directors Community Shares is governed by a Board of Directors that includes representatives from member organizations as well as leaders from the Greater Cleveland community.
The Board of Directors keeps Shares focused on its mission: Supporting social justice organizations through workplace giving programs and other philanthropic initiatives.
Board Members
President
Molly Kaplan, Journey Center for Health and Healing (formerly Domestic Violence & Child Advocacy Center)
Vice President
Michael Lepley, Fair Housing Center for Rights and Research
Secretary
Joan Pfingsen, Community Representative. Retired, Cleveland Metroparks
Treasurer
Melissa Miller, Bellaire-Puritas Development Corporation
Amanda L. Cramer, City of Lakewood (Community Member)
Linda Kimble, Cleveland MOTTEP
Deb Kline, Cleveland Jobs With Justice
Laura Potter, Les Délices (Community Member)
Bob Whitney, Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity
Cynthia Ries, Executive Director, Greater Cleveland Community Shares