Webinar: Partnering with The Ohio CDC Association
Wednesday, June 26th – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Ohio CDC Association is a statewide membership organization of nearly 300 locally-based rural and urban nonprofits and aligned organizations that work to rebuild neighborhoods through initiatives such as economic development, affordable housing, financial education, and local food access. OCDCA supports member organizations through capacity building, programs, and public policy advocacy, especially at the Ohio Statehouse. As discussions around housing development heat up in Columbus, members of the OCDCA team will share about new state-funded housing programs and proposals for additional policy changes that may be coming. Additionally, they will share about their work supporting community development nonprofits around Ohio, and share opportunities for historic preservation organizations to join their membership.
About Our Presenter
Torey Hollingsworth is Executive Director of the Ohio CDC Association, a statewide organization that fosters vibrant neighborhoods and improves the quality of life in all communities through advocacy and capacity building of its member agencies.
Before joining OCDCA in 2023, Torey served as the Director of the Office of the Dayton City Commission, and Senior Policy Aide for Mayor Nan Whaley, where she focused on issues related to eviction prevention, police reform, housing quality, and reducing gun violence. Prior to returning to her hometown of Dayton, Torey also held roles at Greater Ohio Policy Center, the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) and as an AmeriCorps VISTA.
Torey received her Masters of City and Regional Planning from The Ohio State University and her BA
from the University of Chicago. Torey and her husband, Michael, live in Dayton's Historic Huffman
neighborhood.
JobsOhio’s Vibrant Community Program Webinar
Tuesday, October 6 – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Join Kristi Tanner from JobsOhio as she introduces their new Vibrant Communities Program!
Kristi Tanner leads automotive business development efforts in Ohio and holds various roles within JobsOhio, including leadership in marketing, revitalization and organizational operations.
Kristi is certified as an economic development finance professional through the National Development Council and served several years as a member of Ohio’s Development Finance Advisory Council. Prior to JobsOhio, Kristi was an assistant director and chief operating officer for the Ohio Department of Development. She graduated from Morehead State University in Kentucky with a bachelor’s degree in communication and marketing.
Kristi has led economic development efforts at the local, regional and state levels, including establishing the governor’s first regional economic development office in Southern Ohio. In fact, she was instrumental in the transition and startup of JobsOhio.
CDBG funding for Downtown Revitalization
Wednesday, April 10th – 1:00 pm-2:00 pm
The Office of Community Development will administer a restructured Downtown Revitalization Program in PY 2019. Funds will now be awarded on an open-cycle schedule through application to the Target of Opportunity Program. This session will explain the new program structure, funding parameters, and application requirements. Eligible applicants are restricted to Community Development Program recipients. Cities and villages are encouraged to apply through their counties of jurisdiction.
Speaker
Mary Oakley
Mary Richards Oakley has been employed by the Ohio Development Services Agency’s Community Services Division since 1998. Mary serves as the Community Investments Manager for the Office of Community Development. In this capacity, Mary is responsible for oversight of more than $60 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Ohio Housing Trust Fund, Appalachian Regional Commission, and Brownfield Revolving Loan funds annually. Programs under her jurisdiction include: Community Development, Critical Infrastructure, and Neighborhood Revitalization; Economic Development and Revolving Loan Fund; Residential Public Infrastructure; and Target of Opportunity and Downtown Revitalization. Mary earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and German from Centre College in Danville, Kentucky and graduated from The Ohio State University’s Masters Program in City and Regional Planning.
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