Stephanie York

Stephanie York is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in communications and leadership roles. Currently serving as the Executive Director at The Shaw JCC of Akron since May 2023, York previously held the position of Vice President and In-House Counsel at Hennes Communications from June 2016 to May 2023 and has been the Host of PBS Show Forum 360 at PBS Western Reserve since September 2016. Stephanie's tenure at the Cleveland Clinic as Director of Communications and Public Relations from June 2015 to June 2016, and their long-term role as Director of Communications for the City of Akron from 1992 to 2015, underscore York's expertise in strategic planning, public relations, community engagement, and crisis management. York holds a Doctor of Law degree from the University of Akron School of Law, and has demonstrated leadership in various educational programs, including serving as Class President at Leadership Akron.