Our Organization

Give Back Cincinnati started in December 2000 with a small group of friends that wanted to give back to their community. Since our first event, that small group of friends has grown to over 5000 members (representing 400 companies) and continues to provide young people in Cincinnati with an outlet where they can have fun, meet people, and give back to their community all at the same time.

Give Back Cincinnati is a federally recognized non-profit organization led by our board of directors, with our membership playing key roles in leading and executing projects throughout the year.

2010 Board Of Directors

Executive Team

Susan SmithPresident
Jeff StirkVice President of Operations
Beth HofherrVice President of Programs
Matthew LafkasCommunications Director
Tricia GiesslerMembership Director
Telly McGahaDevelopment Director
Katie FlynnTreasurer
Nathan ScottBoard Administrator


Core Event Planning Team Leads

Ryan CowanHands On Event Coordinator
Craig LutsiInteractive Events Coordinator
Crystal VitaglianoCivic Engagement Coordinator
Sean StalloSocial Events Coordinator


Program Leads

Brent NawrothPaint the Town Lead
Erin KlotzbachFall Feast Coordinator
Dave OstreicherFreedom Project Coordinator
Johnmark OudersluysGive Back Beyond Coordinator
Jay HummelIgnite Coordinator
Karl PreissnerLilypad Coordinator


Strategic Plan Working Committee Leads

Joe HansbauerCommunications Working Committee Lead
Suzanne WernkeFinancial Sustainability
James ZimmermanGovernance
Greg LynchAlumni & Community Engagement
Jared SimmonsLeadership Development
Johnmark OudersluysCapacity and Sustainability