I grew up in Amish country (Kidron, OH). Actually, my dad was raised Amish. My family was English (had electricity and drove cars), but still have immediate Amish family that I am close with and can speak the language. After my collegiate athletic career came to an end, I enjoyed running and fitness. I worked…
Ioanna Paraskevopoulos
I co-founded Action Tank in January 2019 as a way to provide free policy research and technical assistance to Cincinnatians, especially community and neighborhood groups, advocating on behalf of their neighbors. I observed the need for an organization like Action Tank while serving as Chief of Staff to Cincinnati City Council Member David Mann for…
Jeff Thomas
I started a small catering company in 1985 after graduating with a BBA from UC and an MBA from NKU. Jeff Thomas Catering has now grown to a $2,000,000 plus a year business with 12 full time employees and an average of 80 part time employees. I currently serve on the board of The Children’s…
Greg Hand
Before his retirement, Greg Hand provided 36 years of communication and public relations counsel to the University of Cincinnati, from which he graduated in 1974 with a degree in English literature. He is co-author, with UC Archivist Kevin Grace, of three books about the university, and he edited a book of essays for UC’s 2019…
Dianna Toran
Dianna Toran credits her parents for instilling the positive outlook she has on life. Definitely a glass half-full type of person, Dianna is one of those rare individuals who has a bucket list and actually works on it. She seems to commit herself to living life to the fullest and if you are not careful,…