About EPIC Toledo

EPIC Toledo is the largest young professional organization in the Toledo Region. Created and designed by the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce in 2007, EPIC stands for engaging people, inspiring change. EPIC is based on the belief that a region that is influenced by diverse talent is a region that can attract and retain it.

More than 2000 members

Through their participation in EPIC Toledo, our members have a voice in the region, are leading within their companies, and providing the momentum to bring about positive change in our community.

Vision

Accelerate the influence and success of diverse emerging leaders in our region.

Mission

Connect and develop high-potential emerging leaders to each other and the community

Goals

Develop future business and community leaders.
Provide emerging leaders with a voice in the future of our region.
Attract and retain diverse young talent to our region.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We acknowledge, honor, and are committed to the value and dignity of all individuals. We pledge to promote, create, and maintain an environment that respects diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and human experiences. We believe the power of respect and inclusion will continue to unleash the endless potential of young professionals in the Toledo region.

Leadership & Professional Development

EPIC Toledo provides leadership and professional development opportunities to help accelerate the influence of diverse emerging leaders in our region. Our annual Leadership Summit in the fall is the premier young professional conference in the Toledo region.

Networking & Social Opportunities

EPIC Toledo hosts networking and social opportunities to connect young professionals to one another and the community.

Community Impact

EPIC Toledo believes in the importance of community impact, and provides young professionals with a voice in the future of our region because those who are involved here, stay here. We offer volunteer opportunities, the Board Member Accelerator Series, and annual opportunities to connect our members with the community.

Engaging people, Inspiring change

Engaging People, Inspiring Change - Our membership works together to showcase Toeldo as a dynamic place to build your life and grow your career. We provide our members networking, leadership and professional development and community involvement opportunities.

Advisory Council

EPIC Toledo is led by a volunteer Advisory Council and Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce staff.

Officers

Chair

Malena Caruso

Chair Elect

Kristy Kaufman

Past Chair

Christian Piazza

Vice Chair

Kyle Dodd

Vice Chair

Alex Graf

Vice Chair

Dana Lumbrezer

Vice Chair

Carlos Ruiz

Vice Chair

Lyndsey Stough

Vice Chair

Tony Washington

VP, Talent & Workforce

Sara Swisher

Director

Riley Leckey

Advisory Council

Member

Sara Dastagir

Member

Madison Decator

Member

Lauren Diehl

Member

Alec Falkenberg

Member

Nick Huckaby

Member

Emily Long

Member

Jedah McGee

Member

Aayush Patel

Member

Andrew Smigelski

Member

Alexandria Thomas

Member

Emma VanWinkle

Member

Terrence Weigand

Member

Jake Wittmer

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