Executive Director Napoleon Bell  II

A native of Columbus, Ohio, Napoleon Bell II attended Columbus Academy through his formative years finishing at Bishop Hartley High School. Director Bell attended The Ohio State University and received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Capital University.

New American Initiative Coordinator

Guadalupe is a local advocate, volunteer and community leader for the Hispanic/Latino and Immigrant communities in Columbus. Currently serving as the Director of Programming and Education for the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Columbus and lead advocate for the Ohio Commission on Hispanic/Latino Affairs, she is building a legacy of change and action for local organizations.

Administrative Secretary to the Director

Karen Nolan Mitchell Karen Nolan Mitchell is the Administrative Secretary to the Director.  Karen holds a Bachelors Degree in Sociology Social Welfare from Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, Georgia. Karen is an Ohio native but resided in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Equal Opportunity Special Investigator

Mr. Hewitt has been an EOS for over a year. He has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology. He also has fifteen years of experience in public service. In that experience in Cincinnati, Ohio he worked with citizens, unions, police and fire divisions, community leaders and the civil service commission in the personnel department.

Equal Opportunity Specialist and Education Coordinator

Neal Semel has been with the Community Relations Commission serving as Equal Opportunity Specialist and Education Coordinator since 1996. Neal has facilitated Diversity and Conflict Resolution Training throughout the City of Columbus. Additionally, Neal has worked with Schools, Colleges, Businesses, Governmental Agencies and Community Groups throughout Central Ohio.

Outreach Coordinator

Previous to being employed by the City of Columbus, as Community Relations Coordinator she was employed by Gladden Community House, Vice President of Group Services and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Columbus as the Director of Operations.  Her BA in Psychology is from University of South Florida and attended OSU in the Masters program. 

New American Initiative Outreach Coordinator