Fitz Center for Leadership in Community
Community Partners
The Fitz Center for Leadership in Community works with several local organizations and government agencies to help bring out the best in our local community.
Nate Arnett, Director
Liaisons to the Fitz Center: Nate Arnett, Ashley Krogel, Kim Catchpole (Graduate Community Fellows, Semester of Service)
Collaborations: Graduate Community Fellows, Neighborhood School Centers, River Stewards, Rivers Institute, Semester of Service
Mission: To promote positive youth development education and leadership skills using an environmental foundation in a welcoming, safe, fun, active setting that utilizes volunteers and community resources with adult and youth interaction.
Laura Roesch, Executive Director
Liaisons to the Fitz Center: Peggy Seboldt (Head Social Worker), Leslie Jones (PR)
Collaborations: Graduate Community Fellows
Mission: Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley strengthens individuals and families in need through actions of faith, service and charity.
Tim Riordan, City Manager
Liaison to the Fitz Center: Nan Whaley, Commissioner
Collaboration: Dayton Civic Scholars
Mission: As stewards of the public trust, our mission is to provide leadership, excellent services, and participatory government to enhance the quality of life and sense of community for all who live, work, raise families, play, or conduct business in Dayton.
Felicia Graham, Environmental Compliance Coordinator
Liaisons to the Fitz Center: Felicia Graham, Michele Simmons
Collaborations: River Stewards, Rivers Institute, River Leadership Curriculum
Mission: To enhance the City’s environmental awareness and compliance by providing sound environmental support and guidance to the City organization.
Sharon Barrett-Mitchell, Director
Liaisons to the Fitz Center: Sharon Barrett-Mitchell, Benjy Klein (Board Chair)
Collaborations: Graduate Community Fellows, Semester of Service
Mission: The Dakota Center is a community service center primarily devoted to offering educational and social programs to youth, adults, and seniors on Dayton's west side. Our ultimate goal is to assist our clients to become self-reliant, productive citizens who contribute to the community.
Linda Kramer, Chief Executive Officer
Liaisons to the Fitz Center: Linda Kramer, Cindy Minton (Graduate Community Fellows), Karen Garcia-Van Dyke (Semester of Service)
Collaborations: Graduate Community Fellows, Semester of Service
Mission: To eliminate youth homelessness in the Miami Valley through comprehensive and results-oriented programs that provide safety and stability for runaway, troubled, and homeless youth ages 10 to 21.
Tasha Johnson, Executive Director
Liaison to the Fitz Center: Tasha Johnson (Semester of Service)
Collaboration: Semester of Service
Mission: Dayton Christian Center is a faith-based community center that nurtures youth, empowers families and promotes community.
Dave Taylor, Principal
Liaisons to the Fitz Center: Judy Hennessey, Ph. D. (Superintendent), Anne Rasmussen (Community Involvement)
Collaborations: Semester of Service, River Stewards, Rivers Institute, Dayton Civic Scholars
Mission: The Dayton Early College Academy (DECA) is a nontraditional charter high school singularly focused on preparing first-generation urban students to go to college. It is located on the University of Dayton campus.
Jan Lepore-Jentleson, Executive Director
Liaisons to the Fitz Center: Jan Lepore-Jentleson, Amy Jomantas, Leah Werner, Amanda Arrington, Janice James, Mario (Ruskin PK-8 NSC)
Collaborations: Neighborhood School Centers, Semester of Service
Mission: To listen to and work with residents of Twin Towers and surrounding neighborhoods to bring about a prosperous, healthy and caring community.
Rebecca Benná, Executive Director
Liaison to the Fitz Center: Carrie Scarff
Collaborations: Ohio's Great Corridor, River Stewards, Rivers Institute
Mission: Five Rivers MetroParks is dedicated to protecting Greater Dayton's natural heritage and to providing outdoor recreation and education experiences that inspire a lasting personal connection with nature.
Greg Brumitt, Director of Outdoor Recreation
Liaisons to the Fitz Center: Greg Brumitt and Amy Dingle (Outdoor Recreation Coordinator)
Collaborations: Ohio's Great Corridor, River Stewards, Rivers Institute
Mission: Five Rivers MetroParks is dedicated to protecting Greater Dayton's natural heritage and to providing outdoor recreation and education experiences that inspire a lasting personal connection with nature.
Linda Roepkin, Executive Director
Liaison to the Fitz Center: Debbie Conn
Collaboration: Semester of Service
Mission: Life Essentials helps people who slip through gaps in community services. Through a dedicated network of volunteers, we provide over 25,000 hours of service each year to fragile seniors in the Greater Dayton area. But we still have so many more people to reach.
Janet Bly, General Manager
Liaison to the Fitz Center: Sarah Hippensteel Hall
Collaborations: Ohio's Great Corridor, River Stewards, Rivers Institute
Mission: The Miami Conservancy District is protecting lives, property, and economic vitality within the Great Miami River Watershed through an integrated and balanced system that provides unfailing flood protection, preserves water resources and promotes enjoyment of our waterways.