Reneé is an Endowed Associate Professor and Program Coordinator of the Communication Design program at the University of Cincinnati’s College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning. She is a graduate of the Graphic Design program at the University of Cincinnati in 2002 and received her Master’s from North Carolina State in 2008. Reneé has been…
Jason Snell
My name is Jason Snell, I bring the creative thunder with more than 20 years of experience in professional design, illustration, motion, management and client services. I’m a creative – everything from artist, designer, musician, Cincinnati sports fan and father. I have worked with major brands including Amazon, ESPN, Heineken, Mountain Dew, Taco Bell and…
Brent Hodge
It’s been a crazy few years (for all of us, but this is all about me, so whatever) I’ve been dad, teacher, supportive spouse to an overworked wife, chaffeur, all while concepting a new retail brand, then rethinking it, and redeveloping it into something that I truly feel will support parents, kids and teachers in…
Courtney Carroll
Hey ya’ll! My name is Courtney Carroll. I’m so “Cincinnati since my Momma had me.” I believe that I have a natural light and God given confidence that makes people feel very comfortable with me. I truly enjoy encouraging people to be the best versions of themselves and helping them find ways to walk in…
Elissa Yancey
Elissa Yancey, MSEd, is an award-winning journalist, educator and non-profit leader who has spent more than three decades listening to, writing about and sharing people’s stories. She has co-founded two story-driven non-profits—WordPlay Cincy and A Picture’s Worth, the latter of which connects individuals and communities via audio stories and in-person installations. After 10 years teaching…
Joni Cline Sherman
I am a native Cincinnatian but I’ve lived in Texas, New York, Massachusetts and Arizona. I have a Masters Degree in Art Education and have taught at both the elementary and college levels. After starting my family I decided to pursue my dream of owning a floral design business. Sprouts Floral Design Studio was born…
April Berg
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…
Kelsey Seurkamp
My mom is a microbiologist and my Dad is an engineer so you can imagine their confusion when they realized they had somehow created a human whose favorite subject in grade school was Art and then later chose to go to college for Graphic Design. So many hours of my days are spent doing creative…
Lauren Tiffan
I have the privilege of coaching and working with small businesses and startups, which is awesome and always interesting. I love entrepreneurship, spending time with my daughter and dog, working out at Iron Sharpens Iron, and worshipping at Crossroads. Oh, and sprinkles. On anything. Always. Please tell us a little bit about your family. Greg…
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…