CLEVELAND, OH—SEPTEMBER 9, 2026—Greater Cleveland Works (GCW), the workforce development board serving Cleveland and Cuyahoga County, is pleased to announce the appointment of six new members to its Board. Appointed by Cleveland Mayor Justin M. Bibb and Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne, the new members were welcomed by Board colleagues at the quarterly meeting held Friday, September 4.

The new Board members bring extensive experience in talent acquisition, human resources, workforce planning, government relations, vocational rehabilitation, and employer workforce strategy. Together, they strengthen GCW’s connection to some of Greater Cleveland’s most important industries and employers while bringing valuable perspectives to the organization’s work to build a more responsive, inclusive, and effective workforce system.

The new members are:

• Andrea Zadd, Director of Talent, Swagelok 
• Dr. Dalithia Smith, Chief Human Resources Officer, Oatey
• David Ogden, Vocational Rehabilitation Program Administrator, Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
• Emily Monteleone, Director of Strategic Workforce Planning, Cleveland Clinic
• Jennifer Pfeifer, Director of Talent Acquisition, University Hospitals
• Patrick Bloom, Executive Vice President for Government Relations, Cleveland-Cliffs

“We are thrilled to welcome these six exceptional leaders to the Greater Cleveland Works Board,” said Michelle Rose, Chief Executive Officer. “Their collective expertise gives us an extraordinary window into what employers need, how the labor market is changing, and how we can create stronger connections between job seekers and good jobs." 

Board Chair Dr. Michael Schoop of the Greater Cleveland Partnership added, “I’m confident that each of these new members will help us ask the right questions, deepen our partnerships, and accelerate progress. Their leadership will be invaluable as we continue building a workforce system that works better for job seekers, employers, and our regional economy.”

The appointments also reflect the critical partnership amongst Greater Cleveland Works, the City of Cleveland, and Cuyahoga County in aligning workforce development with the region’s broader economic priorities. GCW’s Board brings together business, government, education, workforce, and community leaders to help guide investments and strategies that prepare residents for opportunity while helping employers find and retain the talent they need.

About Greater Cleveland Works

Greater Cleveland Works is the workforce development board serving Cleveland and Cuyahoga County, connecting people to career opportunities and employers to the talent they need to grow. Working with public, private, nonprofit, education, and community partners, GCW helps build a workforce system that responds to the needs of residents, employers, and Greater Cleveland’s evolving economy.

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Michelle Rose

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