Board of Directors

Steve is a 1st Vice President, Portfolio Management Director & member of The Keystone Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley, With 32+ years of experience, he combines deep analytical skills & an educational approach to guide clients towards the achievement of their financial goals. He is committed to delivering exceptional service as he designs & manages investment portfolios utilizing the principles of asset allocation & Modern Portfolio Theory. Steve’s desire to help others is equaled only by his dedication to community. He is past President of the Ohio Association of County Boards of Developmental Disabilities, past President of the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities, President of Plexus & a member of University Hospitals Health System’s Diamond Advisory Group.

Lynn has a combined total of over fifteen years auditing and compliance experience. She has attained the educational credits necessary to sit for the CPA exam and have obtained my CFE.

Katie focuses her practice on the representation of management in all aspects of labor & employment law. 

Anna Pitts is a dynamic nonprofit leader and fundraising professional dedicated to immigrant rights, reproductive justice, cultural development, art education, racial equity, and food security. She serves as Senior Manager of Grants & Stakeholder Relations at Elevate Greater Akron, a regional collaborative focused on community development, economic inclusion, entrepreneurship, and small businesses. Anna proudly advocates for the Plexus Education Foundation Board, helping build LGBTQIA2S+ community in NEO. She lives in North Canton with her partner, child, dog, and two cats and enjoys cooking, dancing, and traveling.

BOARD MEMBER EMERITUS - Michelle is Chief People Officer at FIT Technologies, a full service Managed IT Services firm headquartered in downtown Cleveland. FIT was certified as an LGBT-owned business until recently when FIT became an employee owned company in 2018. She fancies herself a cheerleader for Cleveland, eager to be involved in the on-going transformation of the City by being an unofficial ambassador.

Otto Tyson joined the Cleveland Foundation in January 2025 as Community Giving Officer, building partnerships around Affinity Funds, including the LGBTQ+ Opportunity Fund, Latino Impacto Fund, and the Black Philanthropy Fund. Previously, he was a Development Officer at the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, managing major donor portfolios and fundraising initiatives. Otto co-founded the Dorian Gray Youth Foundation for unhoused LGBTQ+ youth and has been a key leader in Plexus and BBH Pride. With 20 years in nonprofit leadership and 10 years as a REMAX Franchisee Owner and Team Leader, he has led $32M in annual housing decisions and founded RE/source, an LGBTQ+ resource hub for Equal & Fair Housing in Northeast Ohio. 

Shannon is an uplifting encourager that facilitates others to know they belong, are enough & matter through Positive Human Resources strategies & tools.

Nathan Wright is a dedicated salesperson at MarLou Shoes, known for his commitment to exceptional customer service and community engagement. Passionate about advocacy and the arts, he has served as co-chair of the Cleveland HRC Dinner, helping to advance LGBTQ+ equality through fundraising and outreach.

In 2025, Nathan joined the boards of North Coast Men’s Chorus and Plexus, where he continues to support and uplift the LGBTQ+ community through music, networking, and economic empowerment. His dedication to fostering inclusivity and connection makes him a valuable leader in both organizations.

Cleveland-based young professional in the Health Insurance industry, experienced with implementing and developing Business / Employee Resource Groups (BRGs / ERGs). 

Stephanie Haney is a national and regional Emmy-winning host, journalist, producer, lawyer and legal analyst. In addition to serving on the board of Plexus, Stephanie is a trustee for Rescue Village animal shelter where she chairs the external affairs committee. She also supports the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland through fundraising and awareness efforts.