Our Team

Learn more about the people behind the Economic Action Group, inc.

S T A F F

Nicholas Chretien

Executive Director

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.

Daniel Bancroft

Operations Manager

Daniel is the Operations Manager of the Economic Action Group, Inc. (EAG) and started with the organization as an intern in 2018. Daniel’s work with EAG focuses on the day-to-day management of the organization, supervising interns within the EAG Community-Engaged Learning Program, and supporting Partnerships.

Marcelle Wilson, PhD

Development Director

As the Development Director at the Economic Action Group, Marcelle oversees fundraising activities, manages grants, and develops comprehensive strategies to support our mission.

Gianna Marinucci

CITY Site Coordinator

Gianna works as CITY Site Coordinator for EAG. She began in the summer of 2022 as a seasonal employee, then worked as a Program Manager. Gianna is also a high school math teacher.

Nicole Marino

CPR Project Coordinator

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.

Kennedy Kish

Marketing Manager

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.

Ben Kerr

Graphic Designer

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.

Danielle Griffith

GIS Analyst

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.

Sarah Streb

Technical Media Intern

Sarah’s work at EAG includes video editing, social media management and business outreach for the YO! App, 3D modeling and printing, graphics work, and various technical tasks.

Gio Lisi

Graphic Design Intern

Gio is currently enrolled in YSU’s Graphic and Interactive Design track. He has experience working for Graphic Services at YSU and assists EAG in general graphic design projects to promote various programs.

Grace Persing

CITY Program Support Intern

Grace is a lifelong resident of Youngstown, currently attending YSU as an Anthropology major. She maintains her community involvement through outreach and social activism. Using her prior experience as an intern for the Civic Innovation Transforming Youngstown (CITY) program, she will serve as a mentor for incoming interns and assist coordinators with the program’s execution.

Nikechi Onunwor

Business Assistance Intern

Nicky, a Nigerian native, is studying Finance with a minor in Political Science at Youngstown State University. As the Business Assistance Intern, Nicky assists with EAG programs, the City of Youngstown’s YO! app, and community partnerships throughout the Mahoning Valley.