Community Leadership Series: LeSean Shaw

3030 Central Ave.,Toledo OH 43606

10 May, 2023

Description

The Community Leadership Series is dedicated to spotlighting exceptional leaders and organizations within the greater Toledo region. Sessions consists of local guest presenters who guide discussions through topics pertaining to how the following values relate to their own work within the community:Lead: Become a more confident leaderConnect: Become more connected to your communityGrow: Grow stronger in self-awarenessServe: Identify service that is meaningful to youBuilding Tech Economies in Underestimated Economies with LeSean Shaw, Vice President of Bitwise IndustriesBitwise Industries is in the business of building tech economies in underestimated cities across America. No matter your background or experience, education or upbringing, there’s a place at Bitwise for you. They provide paid apprenticeships to students to learn tech skills, connect them to meaningful tech opportunities, and build vibrant buildings in underestimated cities to house their work. Together, that means empowered people, transforming their lives, and creating lifelong change for themselves and their communities. The Bitwise Toledo campus is located in the heart of downtown at 1300 Jefferson Avenue. Currently under renovation, the 100,000-square-foot building will house a coworking space, reservable classrooms, a tenant lounge, café, outdoor gathering area, reservable presentation space, event space, private office suites, and a restaurant marketplace when complete. Bio:As Vice President of Bitwise Toledo, LeSean Shaw oversees the daily operations of Bitwise Industries’ Toledo, Ohio team. As vice president, he cultivates and curates strong community relationships in both the public and private sectors to create pathways toward the growth and advancement of employment opportunities for Toledo citizens of all socioeconomic backgrounds. Overall, his goal in leading the Bitwise Toledo team is to create and leverage solid relationships to build bridges and identify innovative ways to reach, teach, and uplift underestimated and overlooked communities in Toledo and beyond. LeSean has served on the Workforce Development Board Greater Toledo Digital Equity Coalition, Toledo Racial Equity Inclusion Council (TREIC), is a Re-Entry Development Initiative (REDI) committee member, and a former Leadership Toledo board member. He volunteers in his community as a coach for local children’s recreational sports and has also volunteered at Madd Poets Society, a local nonprofit literary arts program. When he’s not watching movies or traveling, he’s spending time with family. He and his wife of 13 years, Brittany, have four children–Alivia, Aiden, Aliyah, and Avery. Not to be forgotten is their beloved family cat, Margo (aka Mittens). Location:Sanger Branch Library (3030 Central Ave, Toledo, OH 43606) Parking: Onsite parking available A light lunch is included in your registration This series is generously sponsored by First Energy Foundation