Nick Chretien is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of EAG. Nick’s work has focused on launching the Commercial Property Revitalization program (CPR), a small-scale commercial development program, and advancing EAG’s services to its Anchor Partners.

Kennedy graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Dayton in 2024 with a major in Communication and a minor in Marketing. Her role as EAG’s Marketing Manager largely consists of social media, designing marketing materials, photography, and videography.

Danielle serves as a Geographic Information Systems Analyst at EAG. In this capacity, she applies her expertise in spatial analysis, cartography, and visual data interpretation to develop detailed analyses, reports, and infographics that assist with data-driven decision-making efforts.

Nicole serves as the Project Coordinator for the Commercial Property Revitalization (CPR) program. Building on years of community engagement projects through a variety of groups in the Northeast Ohio area, she enjoys connecting with the community in her position.

Emily is a Youngstown native, growing up on the south side. She graduated from Youngstown State University in 2020 with degrees in Technical Writing and Political Science. She is proud to serve the city that raised her with an unrelenting loyalty to her Youngstown roots.

Ben started interning with EAG in the spring of 2019. He is a graduate of Youngstown State University (2020), with a BFA in Graphic and Interactive Design. His role consists of stylizing and maintaining websites for EAG and our partners, along with creating renderings of potential redevelopment opportunities.

Giovanni is a graduate of YSU with a Bachelors of Fine Art: Graphic + Interactive Design track. His role at EAG involves designing a wide range of projects to assist in marketing for our many partners and programs.

Joe is a Youngstown native and graduated from YSU in 2023 with a major in Economics. Throughout his time at YSU he has been involved with community engagement, economic development, and local government. His role at EAG is to ensure that the downtown area is safe for both patrons and businesses.

Vash is a creative leader and community advocate dedicated to building connection, safety, and pride in Downtown Youngstown. With a background in storytelling, branding, and grassroots engagement, she brings a unique perspective to EAG’s revitalization efforts, helping to ensure the downtown area remains welcoming for residents, visitors, and businesses alike. Her work reflects a deep commitment to collaboration, creativity, and care for the city’s continued growth.

Adrian is a student at Youngstown State University majoring in Graphic and Interactive Design, with a minor in Marketing. Her internship at EAG includes creating graphic design assets for marketing and development. She hopes to use her art and design skills to inspire others and connect people in the community.

Kritika is an international student from Nepal studying at YSU. She is a sophomore majoring in Environmental Science with a minor in Geography. At EAG, she supports the CPR team in various community development and engagement projects. She values building meaningful connections with community members and enjoys contributing to initiatives that create a positive impact.

Alexandrea is a student at YSU who earned her Associates in Business Administration and is continuing her education as a double major in Anthropology and History. She will serve as a 2026 CITY Support Intern, returning to the program she first completed as a high school student in 2024. Alexandrea is excited to help guide and support the next generation of interns as they navigate the program.