Board of Directors
Our Dedicated Leaders
We believe that strong governance and transparency are essential to our success as an effective, highly functioning organization. Cinnaire is guided by a Board of Directors โ leaders in the public, business and nonprofit sectors โ that bring a broad base of knowledge, experience and diversity to the table. Our Board is a team dedicated to our purpose of creating vibrant, healthy communities and we are grateful for the experience and wisdom each member brings to our organization. Hereโs our Board.


Vice Chair
Michael J. Taylor
Senior Vice President/Western Territory
PNC Bank,ย Cleveland, OH


Cinnaire Director
Derrick Collins
Dean, College of Business, Chicago State University
Chicago, IL





Cinnaire Director
Quinetta Roberson
John A. Hannah Distinguished Professor of Management & Psychology, MSU
East Lansing, MI

Cinnaire Director
Akobe Sandy
Impact Investment Officer,
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Kensington, MD

Cinnaire Director
Sarida Scott
Asst. Professor of Architecture & Community Development/Director, Master of Community Development Program, Univ. of Detroit Mercyย
Detroit, MI


Board Treasurer
Paul J. Weaver
Retired, FHLBI
Indianapolis, IN