Workforce Development

Young Professionals : Create Columbus Commission

Future Leaders Shaping Tomorrow's Columbus.

Purpose

To identify and implement selected strategies and tactics that will help Columbus attract and retain young and talented individuals.

Vision

For Columbus to be seen – internally and externally – as a great place for young and talented individuals to live, work and play.

The Create Columbus Commission was formed in 2007 as an advisory council to the City of Columbus and the Chamber. View the 2010-2011 Create Columbus Commission Annual Report.

The individuals that currently serve on the Create Columbus Commission are:

  1. Lindsay Arnett, Director of Operations, 614 Media Group
  2. Lourdes Barroso de Padillia, Senior Director of National Events, City Year Columbus
  3. Ryan Bauer, Senior Director, Experiential Marketing, Interpublic Group
  4. Beth Berkemer, Public and Media Relations Manager, Central Ohio Transit Authority
  5. Robert Bickis, Jr., Real Estate Consultant/Broker, MoveDowntownColumbus.com
  6. Kacey Campbell Brankamp (Co-Chair), Retail Recruiter, Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District
  7. Shawn Broadus, Marketing & Brand Consultant, Seven8ths Media Consultants
  8. Benjamin Buckner, Director of Enrollment & Promotional Media, Valor Christian College
  9. Christina Christian, Senior Community Manager, Yelp.com
  10. Kate Christobek, Assistant Attorney General, Ohio Attorney General's Office
  11. Jordan Davis, Manager, Events and Development, The Columbus Partnership
  12. Amanda DeCastro, Communications Manager, Time Warner Cable
  13. Tyler Durbin, Marketing Manager, GSW Worldwide
  14. Yaves Ellis, Public Affairs Director/President and CEO, Radio One Columbus/Sling Shot Media Group LLC
  15. Nicole L. Farrell, Development Officer, OhioHealth Foundation
  16. Derek Grosso, President and Founder, Columbus Young Professionals Club (CYP CLUB)
  17. Shannon Hardin, Community Affairs Coordinator, Office of Mayor Michael B. Coleman
  18. Andy Hutter, Account Manager, Dynamit
  19. Ashley Lester, Project Coordinator, Columbus Downtown Development Corporation & Capitol South
  20. Steve Michalovich (Co-Chair), Senior Specialist, Corporate Communications, Scotts Miracle Gro
  21. Elisia Newsom, Recruiting Coordinator, Abercrombie & Fitch
  22. Jesus Ovalle, Health Programs Coordinator, Ohio Hispanic Coalition
  23. Diana Pagan, Community Services Manager, CAPA
  24. Ken Paul, Senior Legislative Analyst, Columbus City Council
  25. Alison Pegg, Publicist, Columbus Blue Jackets
  26. Elissa Schneider, Coordinator of Annual Giving, Columbus State Community College
  27. Greg Schultz, State Director, Organizing for America
  28. Dan Sharpe (Co-Chair), Community Research and Grants Management Officer, The Columbus Foundation
  29. Timothy Wolf Starr, President, The Small Business Beanstalk
  30. Leslie Strader, Assistant Environmental Steward, Office of Mayor Michael B. Coleman
  31. Kevin Tyler, Communications Coordinator, Time Warner Cable
  32. Mike Valo, Senior Associate Director, Huntington National Bank
  33. Josue Vicente, Executive Director, Ohio Hispanic Coalition
  34. Lauren Widett, Senior Consulting Professional, Navigator Management Partners

For more information on the Create Columbus Commission and its initiatives, please contact Robbie Banks, "like" the group's Facebook page or follow them on Twitter.