Emily Stuhldreher

Program Manager, GiveBackHack

 

Emily is a Design Thinking practitioner by day and a Social Innovation enthusiast by night. She spends her time building the social impact launchpad at GiveBackHack, coaching social entrepreneurs, and empowering communities through Design Thinking facilitation. She is passionate about leveraging systems thinking to build sustainable social solutions, creating true social impact in our communities. Previously ... Read More » she has spent time in nonprofit fellowships with The Columbus Foundation and The Suddes Group. As a coach, mentor, and facilitator Emily empowers others to understand that they already have everything they need to be successful. As a result of this skill, Emily was selected to facilitate the international GiveBackHack Thailand program as a part of the Rustic Pathways Critical Issues Summit in Udon Thani, Thailand. Through her work, changemakers from 20+ countries were brought together to vet 12 initiatives pressing for collaborative, international change.

Max Buck

Software Engineer at Tandem

 

Max is a Software Engineer living in Columbus. He is thrilled by watching people drive to make great ideas a reality, especially when they are focused around compassion and community. He loves the outdoors and music.

Clayton Nelson

IT Specialist, Office of the Ohio Attorney General

 

Clayton is a versatile professional with a background spanning hospitality, tech, real estate, and finance. His career journey began in hospitality, where he honed his customer-centric approach, and he transitioned into the tech startup ecosystem, igniting his passion for innovation and entrepreneurship. In real estate and finance, Clayton excelled in strategic thinking and risk management. However, ... Read More » his true calling lies at the intersection of business and social impact. In the startup industry, he co-founded ventures that pursued profitability and positive change, championing community empowerment and volunteering with non-profits. Clayton believes in the transformative power of business for good, and he's dedicated to forging new paths to make a lasting impact on the world.

Emily Stuhldreher

Program Manager, GiveBackHack

 

Emily is a Design Thinking practitioner by day and a Social Innovation enthusiast by night. She spends her time building the social impact launchpad at GiveBackHack, coaching social entrepreneurs, and empowering communities through Design Thinking facilitation. She is passionate about leveraging systems thinking to build sustainable social solutions, creating true social impact in our communities. Previously ... Read More » she has spent time in nonprofit fellowships with The Columbus Foundation and The Suddes Group. As a coach, mentor, and facilitator Emily empowers others to understand that they already have everything they need to be successful. As a result of this skill, Emily was selected to facilitate the international GiveBackHack Thailand program as a part of the Rustic Pathways Critical Issues Summit in Udon Thani, Thailand. Through her work, changemakers from 20+ countries were brought together to vet 12 initiatives pressing for collaborative, international change.

Grant Payne

Software Engineer at AndHealth

 

Grant loves applying his skills to create a positive impact in the Columbus community. He is inspired by the ideas brought forth at GiveBackHack, and hopes he can help bring them to fruition!  In his spare time, he enjoys music, watches sports (especially Ohio State football), goes bike riding, and plays soccer.

Max Buck

Software Engineer at Tandem

 

Max is a Software Engineer living in Columbus. He is thrilled by watching people drive to make great ideas a reality, especially when they are focused around compassion and community. He loves the outdoors and music.

Rachyl Kershaw

Founder, Greater Columbus Consulting

 

Rachyl founded @greatercolumbusconsulting from her passion for helping small local businesses succeed. Rachyl is a lifelong Buckeye, with a degree from The Ohio State University, and 20 years of business experience in central Ohio. She has assisted executive teams in securing over $65M in funding, as well as helping businesses of all sizes create strategic goals that are realistic based on their past ... Read More » performance.  Rachyl's skills include assessing the feasibility of new products, forecasting future performance of existing products, finding gaps in your data collection which may be holding you back from understanding your business, and helping you avoid spending your limited time & money going down unrewarding paths. Rachyl loves travel, photography, and reading. She also enjoys both viewing and creating all kinds of art in her free time!

Clayton Nelson

IT Specialist, Office of the Ohio Attorney General

 

Clayton is a versatile professional with a background spanning hospitality, tech, real estate, and finance. His career journey began in hospitality, where he honed his customer-centric approach, and he transitioned into the tech startup ecosystem, igniting his passion for innovation and entrepreneurship. In real estate and finance, Clayton excelled in strategic thinking and risk management. However, ... Read More » his true calling lies at the intersection of business and social impact. In the startup industry, he co-founded ventures that pursued profitability and positive change, championing community empowerment and volunteering with non-profits. Clayton believes in the transformative power of business for good, and he's dedicated to forging new paths to make a lasting impact on the world.

Lydia Stutzman

Art Director & Designer, Lydiary Design

 

Lydia is the senior graphic designer at AndHealth and has over 10 years of experience working with nonprofits, social enterprises, and startups. She is on the boards for the Columbus Center for Architecture and Design (CFAD) and Columbus Society of Communicating Arts (CSCA).

Suzy Bureau

Founder, GiveBackHack

The ebullient Suzy Bureau (as she was referred to in TechCrunch) is dedicated to building impactful communities & products. Suzy is the Founder of GiveBackHack, an organization that helps bridge the gap between tech & social impact communities through the integration of Lean Startup/Design Thinking. GiveBackHack comes to life via a volunteer-based team of 50+ and has helped vet over 100 social ... Read More » impact concepts into prototyped products and provided over $150,000 in initial funding to take them to next steps. She honed her technology & startup chops via Product Ownership as an early employee at CoverMyMeds, a US-based HIT startup that grew from 40 people to $ 1.3 billion "Unicorn" acquisition over her time there. In addition to GiveBackHack, Suzy is a Group Product Manager for Thirty Madison, a fast-growing unicorn health tech startup. Suzy has been honored as the first “Create Columbus Visionary” award recipient via resolution by Columbus City Council and the Create Columbus Commission, and was recently honored with the VentureOhio Catalyst of the Year award and the YWCA “Woman on the Rise” distinction.

Asheley Mudzingwa

Honors Economics and Computer Science Student at Ohio Dominican University

 

I am a Help Desk Assistant at Ohio Dominican University, where I provide prompt and courteous technical support to end-users, troubleshoot and diagnose complex technical problems, and collaborate with the IT team to identify and implement process improvements. I am also an Orientation Leader at ODU, where I facilitate orientation programs and activities to welcome and assist incoming students in their ... Read More » transition to college life, serve as a knowledgeable resource for new students, and foster a positive and inclusive environment. As a Computer Science student, I am eager to leverage my programming skills, statistical knowledge, and economic intuition to contribute to evidence-based decision-making and the development of innovative solutions in the realm of economic research and policy. I am also a Youtube Content Creator and a Social Media Coordinator at World Student Club, where I use my content creation and SEO skills to inspire underrepresented young talent to pursue a career in tech and to promote intercultural exchange and awareness. I am motivated by my passion for learning, exploring, and making a positive impact in the world.

Parker Haskett

COO of Ascent Mircofinance

 

The power to transform ideas into tangible business ventures using technology is my dream. Through my academic and entrepreneurial endeavors at Ohio State, I aspire to bring this dream to life. Bridging the gap between innovation and execution, and creating opportunities to turn concepts into thriving realities within the ever-evolving digital landscape. I'm a sophomore at The Ohio State University, ... Read More » majoring in Management Information Systems. I am also an Entrepreneurship and Innovation Scholar. Currently, my academic journey is fueled by a fusion of interests in web development and entrepreneurship. Outside of academics, you'll find me biking around to unwind and explore. I also highly value spending quality time with my family, which keeps me grounded and motivated as I navigate the intersection of technology, innovation, and business.

Owen Myers

Founder of TeachTo

 

Hey, I'm Owen. I like to work on projects that help people relate to the world in new ways. I am the founder of TeachTo, where I recruited and led team using neuroscience research to help teachers improve intervention documentation. Wrote and presented pitch to secure $10K in prizes. Validated no-tech prototype with 30+ educators leading to 21 LOIs; used this data to report to funders. I also ... Read More » designed and wrote a 4-module curriculum for GiveBackHack, teaching design thinking to K-5 students. Includes 15 pages of documentation, 10 lessons, and 5 worksheets. Used with 150 students at Ohio s largest school district; 75% of teachers extremely satisfied.

Jack Demos

Environmental and Energy Litigation Paralegal at Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP; Program Coordinator at SEA Change

 

Jack Demos is a dedicated professional with a rich and varied background, driven by a profound commitment to effecting positive change. Graduating with honors (Magna cum laude) from The Ohio State University, he earned a B.S. in Political Science and Government, which served as a strong foundation for his multifaceted journey. His leadership acumen is exemplified through his role as President of the ... Read More » Business for Good Club, where he pioneered the Business for Good Impact Program, connecting students with local social enterprises through internships. Jack serves at the Program Coordinator at SEA Change; Community Manager at GiveBackHack; and a Litigation Paralegal at Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick.

Yitzchak Young

Growth Strategist at Intuitive Digital

 

The tl;dr of my day-to-day is to cultivate relationships that are professionally and personally fulfilling. As a Growth Strategist, I work with business owners, marketing managers, brand directors, and tech teams to clarify their organization's position in the digital market, reveal audience insights, and chart a path to growth opportunities. This is accomplished by tailoring a bespoke digital ... Read More » marketing experience for each of our partners that can generate more quality leads, gives your team more time to do what they’re best at, and aligns your marketing with your values. With the support of our award-winning team, we deliver efficacy and deep expertise in an industry that can't always walk the walk, and we aim to do so in a way that cultivates happiness for everyone involved. Sometimes that looks like helping business owners take their life's work to the next level. Other times it means working with your team to crush year-end goals and pave the way for future growth opportunities.