Leadership on Main - September

Name: Leadership on Main - September
Start: 2025-09-17T07:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-09-17T09:00:00-04:00
Location: Duck Club at Canal Park

Schedule

Wed Sep 17 2025 at 07:30 am to 09:00 am

UTC-04:00

Location

Duck Club at Canal Park | Akron, OH

🌟 Leadership on Main | September 17, 2025
📍 The Duck Club at Canal Park
🕢 7:30–9:00 AM | ☕ Free breakfast provided
🎙 Featuring: Lakisha Barclay, Executive Director & CEO, ACS Rubber Division (Diversity on Board Class 3)
She leads a global industry—and stays deeply rooted in Akron.
Join us for a powerful morning with Lakisha Barclay, Executive Director and CEO of the Rubber Division of the American Chemical Society, an international organization driving innovation across the rubber and polymer industry.
From her early career in the U.S. Air Force to her leadership on boards across Northeast Ohio, Lakisha’s journey reflects purpose, grit, and vision. She’s led diversity initiatives that open doors for women, students, and underrepresented professionals. She’s earned the highest credential in her field. And she’s never lost sight of how community and industry grow stronger—together.
🎟 Free to attend
🥐 Breakfast on us, thanks to Akron RubberDucks
💬 Bring your questions and curiosity
❤️ Give back: optional donation to a nonprofit chosen by Lakisha
Whether you’re new to the Leadership Akron network or a longtime alum, this is your chance to engage with a bold leader shaping Akron’s future—and inspiring what’s possible on the global stage.