Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 | 7:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Corporate College® East, Room 238
4400 Richmond Road
Warrensville Heights, Ohio 44128
Join us for a panel discussion exploring innovative strategies to address challenges Northeast Ohio businesses face in training, recruiting and retaining top talent. The discussion will feature panelists J. Craig McAtee, a leader in advanced technology, education and manufacturing, Constance Haqq, the chief administrative officer at the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, and moderator Jessica Colombi, the executive director of economic development and public policy at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ (Tri-C®). Shana Marbury, the executive vice president of Workforce Innovation at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½, will provide the framework and introduction for the conversation.
Attendees of this dynamic discussion will gain actionable insights and practical ideas to implement within their organizations, driving improvement and growth.
J. Craig McAtee
CEO and Executive Director, National Coalition of Advanced Technology Centers (NCATC)
Prior to becoming the executive director and CEO of the National Coalition of Advanced Technology Centers (NCATC), J. Craig McAtee established an impressive career path. He also serves as the principal of McAtee Ventures, LLC, is the former executive director of Workforce Development in Advanced Manufacturing and Technologies and director of Additive Manufacturing Technology for Tri-C, and has held senior leadership roles at Swagelok. Known for his team-building skills and out-of-the-box problem-solving approaches, he has established himself as a thought leader and futurist in his field. Additionally, McAtee is an active keynote speaker with a focus on “The Future of Work and Industry 4.0.” McAtee holds multiple degrees, including an associate degree from Tri-C and an Executive MBA from Cleveland State University.
Constance T. Haqq
Chief Administrative Officer, Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD)
Constance T. Haqq is the chief administrative officer at the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD) which treats sanitary sewage and manages regional stormwater for a million customers. Her responsibilities include human resources, administration and external affairs, government and customer relations and diversity, equity, and inclusion. NEORSD employs 750 people and treats 90 billion gallons of water each year. Haqq has been with NEORSD since 2005. She is a native Clevelander, a graduate of Tufts University and Case Western University’s Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences. She has served on numerous nonprofit boards, including Business Volunteers Unlimited, Karamu House, and Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital.
Jessica Colombi
Executive Director of Economic Development and Public Policy, Tri-C
Jessica Colombi, the executive director of economic development and public policy at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½, has over 15 years of experience driving systems change in complex institutions. At Tri-C, she is spearheading the implementation of a Center for the Future of Work, focusing on research and policies that enhance education for social impact. Previously, Colombi played a pivotal role in developing Cleveland’s historic Community Benefits Ordinance and drafted proposals for the administration of federal COVID relief funds. She holds a master’s degree in psychology with a certification in Diversity Management from Cleveland State University and brings her expertise in facilitation, relationship-building, and strategy to every project.
