Welcome to the Dream Makers Celebration: Bright Lights, Bold Dreams! We are thrilled to have you join us this evening for an unforgettable event dedicated to honoring the power of dreams and the individuals who make them a reality.
Tonight, we celebrate the recipients of the Outstanding Student Scholarship—future leaders whose determination and passion inspire us all. We also honor our Hall of Fame Inductees, Mrs. Carrie Caldwell and Mr. Harry Blanton, along with our Dream Makers Honoree, PNC Bank. Tonight, let’s shine together and illuminate the path for future generations of CYC students.
Agenda
5:30 p.m.
Registration Opens
6:00 p.m.
Dinner-by-the-bite, cocktails and student performances
7:00 p.m.
Bright Lights, Bold Dreams Program:
Welcome with Special Student Performers
Hall of Fame Induction
Dream Makers Honoree Recognition
Live Auction
Outstanding Student Recognition
Paddle Raise
Call to Action
8:00 p.m.
Party Continues
8:45 p.m.
Online Auction and Raffle Closes
9:00 p.m.
Party Concludes
Hall of Fame
Honoree
CYC is thrilled to honor PNC Bank as our 2025 Dream Makers Honoree in recognition of its longstanding commitment to youth empowerment, education, and community advancement. Through both meaningful volunteer engagement, thoughtful strategic collaborations and meaningful investments, PNC has been a steadfast partner in supporting CYC’s mission to equip young people with the skills and support they need to succeed in school and beyond.
From mentoring CYC students through the PNC Scholars mentoring program to providing financial literacy and career readiness conversations in CYC’s Jobs for Cincinnati Graduates classrooms, PNC’s dedication to being a true and meaningful partner, has made lasting impact on CYC and countless young, and not so young lives across Greater Cincinnati.
Outstanding Students
Online Auction
Online Auction
Tonight’s online auction is packed with treasures waiting for your bids, all in support of CYC’s programs. Click below to get started bidding on a relaxing escape or exciting night out. The auction will close tonight at 8:45 p.m.
Auction Packages
Live Auction
Live Auction
We’re thrilled to announce our exciting four live auction packages, each one is a unique opportunity to make a difference for CYC! Get your bidder cards ready and raise them high during tonight’s exciting live auction with professional auctioneer, Susan Johnson.
Auction Packages
Sponsors
Diamond
Platinum
Gold
Lauren and Tom Shafer
Silver
Ellie and Ed Reiser
Bronze
Jesse Turner
Tonight's Impact
What Impact Will You Make Tonight?
Your impact tonight at Dream Makers matters to so many young people and programs at CYC. Your generous donations will support programs and resources for over 4,000 young people this school year alone. Thank you for your support at any level during tonight’s exciting paddle raise.
Thanks for being a Dream Maker
- $2,500 will change outcomes for FOUR young people by providing life-changing support of CYC’s mentoring programs.
- $1,000 empowers a field trip to a college campus for an entire classroom of CYC students.
- $500 provides nourishing meals to CYC programs for over 100 young people.
- $250 empowers career success by providing hands-on field trips to Greater Cincinnati area employers.
- $100 helps prepare mentors by covering the cost of 7 mentor background checks.
Staff and Board
CYC Staff
Rabina Anand
Workforce Engagement Program Manager
Muhammad Bah
Middle School Career Specialist
Marjorie Bazon
High School Career Specialist
Anthony Berry
Middle School Career Specialist
Christina Black
Data & Program Services Coordinator
Lamont Bohannon
GEAR-UP Site Manager
Courtney Cain-Littlefield
High School Career Specialist
Colleen Cheek
FAFSA Regional Manager
Neil Choudhury
Workforce Engagement Manager – Good Jobs Challenge
Donial Curry
Development Director
Michael Davis
High School Career Specialist
Dubonna Dawkins
Sr. Director of HR & Risk Management
Rondale Dixon
GEAR-UP Advisor
Eileene Douthard-Harris
Volunteer Engagement Manager
Miguel Espinoza-Garcia
GEAR-UP Advisor
Anita Felton
JCG Program Coordinator
Morgan Gerber
GEAR-UP Site Manager
Genard Hassell
Middle School Career Specialist
Jamelia Hall
GEAR-UP Advisor
Stephanie Hoffman
Finance Manager
Malik Jackson
High School Career Specialist
Jenny Jostworth
Chief Financial Officer
Cheri Jordan
Campus Success Coach
Jamie Kemp
College & Career Success Administrator
Nate Kennedy
Grant Writer
Jimmie Lake
Chief Program Officer
Cam Lane
Saturday Hoops Administrator
Kamari Larkin
High School Career Specialist
Chris Lipscombe
IT Manager
Olivia Marner
Advancement Intern
Trish Meridy
High School Career Specialist
Keniah McCants
GEAR-UP Advisor
Stephen Mosby
Corporate Program Manager
Greg A. Myles II
High School Career Specialist
Marie Nicks
Director of Volunteer Engagement
Stephanie Parker
JCG Middle School Program Director
Victoria Perkins
High School Career Specialist
Azaria Pittman-Carter
Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Marie Rusincovitch
Chief Advancement Officer
Victoria Savage
Community Program Manager
Kimberly Schmahl
Resource Coordinator
Carmen Sneed
GEAR-UP Advisor
Patti Shepard
Executive Assistant to the President
Amy Thompson
CEO/President
Tammy West-Gilmore
Corporate & Community Mentoring Director
Leta White
JCG High School Sr. Program Director
Greg Williams
Resource Coordinator
James Williams II
High School Career Specialist
Amber Woody
High School Career Specialist
CYC Board
CHAIR
Tom Marth
GTM Advisor
Cloverleaf
CHAIR ELECT
Pam Webb
Principal
Integral Ops
PAST CHAIR
Michelle Hershey
Managing Director
Deloitte Tax LLP
TREASURER
Kevin Gade
Chief Operating Officer
Bahl & Gaynor Investment Counsel
SECRETARY
Ellie J. Reiser
Senior Sales Vice President
Comey and Shepherd Realtors
Ryan Bergstrom
Chief Product Officer
Paycor
Terence Daniels
Senior eCommerce Relationship Manager
Worldpay
Joe DelVecchio
Senior Vice President
Relationship Manager
PNC Bank
Ashleigh DuBois
Outreach Manager
Skanska USA
Monica Foxx
Chief Operating Officer
FX Facility Group
Debbie Gingrich
Chief Program Officer
Best Point Education and Behavioral Health
DeJuan Gossett
VP/Employee Benefits Consultant
USI Insurance
Robin Hoopes
Provost
Cincinnati State
Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney
Vice Mayor
City Council
Patrick Longo
President & CEO
Alloy Development Company
Terry McManus
Director
Fifth Third Private Bank
Moses Ogbonnaya
NA Fabric Care Innovation VP
Procter & Gamble
Amanda Penick
Partner
Graydon Law
Laura Phillips
President and Partner
Vehr Communications
Hammad Siddiqi
VP Community Impact Mgr
Fifth Third Bank
Marcus Thompson
Director of Corporate Development
Triversity Construction
Rob Thornton
Area Director – Financial Services
Temporal
Jesse Turner
Senior Director, Southwest Regional Supply Chain
The Kroger Company
YP Board
BOARD PRESIDENT
Jake McGinty
Boys and Girls Club of Greater Cincinnati
BOARD VICE-PRESIDENT
Kabrella Clark
Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber
PAST PRESIDENT
Autumn Richards
Mariemont Schools
Austin Brown
Macy’s
Calvin Davis
Cincinnati Art Museum
Armand Etienne
Peoples Bank
Sharon Ford
Helen Wells Agency
Mike Huber
Dinsmore
Andrew Jacob
Colliers
Tre James
Lanxess
Lucien Kidd
Procter and Gamble
Will Lampkin
Scripps
Adam Reynolds CPA, CEPA
Thrive CFO
Kelsey Tippett
University of Cincinnati
Taylor Young
Crayons to Computers
John Simmons
Fifth Third Bank
STAFF LIAISON
Azaria Pittman-Carter
Cincinnati Youth Collaborative
CYC Programs
Mentoring
Matches caring adults with students (grades 2-16) to help them attend school regularly, improve their self-esteem and interpersonal relationships, and encourage post-secondary employment. Options include one-on-one mentoring, group mentoring, worksite mentoring, and college mentoring.
One-to-one Mentoring: Matches caring adult mentors with students on a one-to-one basis; grades 2-12 and students within their first two years of college. Program offerings include PNC Scholars, P&G Business Leaders of Tomorrow, Girls Clubs, UC Med Mentors, Saturday Hoops, and One-to-One mentoring.
College and Career Success
Beginning in middle school, CYC provides comprehensive career and college guidance to partner schools. Programs supply individualized support and mentoring to ensure graduation and a successful post-secondary education transition. CYC AmeriCorps College Guides and GEAR UP Ohio Advisors provide:
- ACT/SAT test prep support
- Financial aid (FAFSA), college application support, scholarships and grants
- College visits and college application support
- Career exploration and planning
- 12-month follow-up services to support the transition from high school
Resource Coordination
CYC Resource Coordinators support local school districts in implementing the Community Learning Center (CLC), a nationally recognized model of engaging school and community stakeholders to align resources to impact student success and promote vibrant communities.
Work Readiness
The CYC Jobs for Cincinnati Graduates (JCG) Program is a nationally accredited year-round in-school program that prepares students for post-secondary career pursuits through career awareness, exploration, guidance, and placement. Specific focus areas include:
- Classroom experiences for both middle- and high school students via a 1-credit hour class
- Leadership and self-development via the JCG Career Association, the Career Development Conference
- Summer work experiences for high school seniors that builds employability skills and career learning through on-site experiences
- 12-month follow-up services to support the transition after high school
In-Kind Donations
The American Sign Museum
Adam Reynolds
Bengals
Bouchard’s
Brown Bear Bakery
Cafe Alma
Cam Taylor Britt
Contrast Studios
Fran DiBattista
Hotel Celare
Jackson Kaiser
Katherine Nero
Kevin Gade
Kings Island
Manitou Candle Co.
Marie Rusincovitch
Mrs. Eileene Douthard-Harris
Paolo’s Modern Jewelry
Pata Roja
Reds Hall of Fame
University of Cincinnati
Tonya Bolton
Victoria Savage
Yelton’s Fine Jeweler’s
