Welcome Dayton Committee
The City of Dayton’s Community Engagement Division in the Department of Planning, Neighborhoods and Development houses the Welcome Dayton program. Its purpose is to facilitate and support community goals and projects that promote the integration of immigrants into the Greater Dayton community. However, Welcome Dayton is not another government-run program. It is a community initiative and requires the involvement of both individuals and institutions to be successful.
The City Commission created the Welcome Dayton Committee (Resolution No. 5952-12 - 03-06-2013) to help provide guidance in achieving the goal of being an immigrant-friendly city. The purpose of the committee is to collaborate with businesses, community organizations, government agencies and immigrant groups to make Dayton a welcoming place for new residents, revitalize city neighborhoods, promote economic development and enrich the city with cultural diversity.
Board makeup: At least 15 and no more than 35 members for the three-year terms. The Director of the Office of the City Commission and the City Manager are ex-officio members. At least five members born outside the United States of America. Members shall possess a high level of interest, expertise, educational background, and work experience in one or more of the following areas: education, banking, health care, social services, real estate, local, state and federal law, and city and county government. Members shall serve until their replacements have been appointed.
Member | Expires | Appointed By |
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Bryan Stewart Workforce Director, Montgomery County Educational Service Center | 12/31/2025 (2nd Term) | City Commission |
Kate Conway Assistant Professor of Family Medicine Boonshoft School of Medicine, WSU | 12/31/2025 (2nd Term) | City Commission |
Ashley Lackovich Director of Development Glen Helen | 12/31/2025 (2nd Term) | City Commission |
Kathleen Kersh Attorney Advocates for Basic Legal Equality | 12/31/2025 (2nd Term) | City Commission |
David Larson Attorney Larson & Lyons | 12/31/2025 (2nd Term) | City Commission |
Gwen Eberly Manager, Economic Dev. & Planning Montgomery County | 12/31/2025 | City Commission |
RJ Francisco System Director, Integrated Care Man. Premier Health | 12/31/2025 | City Commission |
Yunus Ibragim Relationship Banker JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. | 12/31/2025 | City Commission |
Claire Preston ELL Curriculum Supervisor Montgomery Country Educational Service Center | 12/31/2025 | City Commission |
Mary Reid Director of Social Services Catholic Social Services | 12/31/2025 | City Commission |
Nozipo Glenn Community Activist | 12/31/2025 | City Commission |
Thomas Thompson Chief of Police, Director of Public Safety, Sinclair College | 12/31/2025 | City Commission |
Anthony Whitmore RTA Director (Retired) / Community Member | 12/31/2024 | City Commission |
Karla Knox Senior Manager of Asset Management Greater Dayton Premier Management | 12/31/2024 | City Commission |
Rachel Gut Deputy Director Dayton Metro Library | 12/31/2023 | City Commission |
Danielle Heeter Academic Services Director, College of Engineering & Computer Science, WSU | 12/31/2023 | City Commission |
Matt Joseph City Commissioner | 12/31/2023 | City Commission |
Tom Wahlrab HRC Executive (Retired) / Community Member | 12/31/2023 | City Commission |
Stephanie Keinath VP, Strategic Initiatives, Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce | 12/31/2023 | City Commission |
Torey Hollingsworth Director of Office of the City Commission | By Position | City Commission |
Shelley Dickstein City Manager | By Position | City Commission |