Get to know the passionate individuals behind the scenes at MidTown Cleveland. Our diverse and dedicated MTC staff members work tirelessly to drive community development, create engaging events, and foster lasting connections. Feel free to reach out to us for any inquiries about the neighborhood or our initiatives. Learn more about the faces shaping MidTown’s future and discover their roles and contributions.
If you’re interested in joining our team, don’t forget to check out our Work With Us page for career openings and opportunities. Learn more about the faces shaping MidTown’s future and discover their roles and contributions.
Leadership Team
Ashley Shaw
Executive Director
ashaw@midtowncleveland.org
216-391-5080 ext. 108
Anthony Giambroni
Director of Community Engagement
agiambroni@midtowncleveland.org
216-391-5080 ext. 104
Ed Peppers
Vice President of Economic Development
epeppers@midtowncleveland.org
216-391-5080 ext. 110
Office Administration
Deserae Brady
Office Manager/Bookkeeper
dbrady@midtowncleveland.org
216-391-5080 ext. 112
Contact Deserae For:
- Inquiry for Membership
- Invoices and/or Payments
- Scheduling Meetings with Leadership Team
Economic Development
Contact Alex For:
- Neighborhood Safety Concerns
- General Neighborhood Information
AsiaTown Initiatives
Feiran Yang
AsiaTown Community Organizer
fyang@midtowncleveland.org
216-391-5080 ext. 105
Contact Feiran For:
- AsiaTown Volunteering Opportunities
- Learn More about AsiaTown Community Programs and Resources
- Create Your Own Initiative
- Join Our Adult Literacy Class – ESOL with Mandarin Interpreting
Naomi Jia
Business Development Manager, AsiaTown Initiatives
njia@midtowncleveland.org
216-391-5080 ext. 115
Contact Naomi For:
- Real Estate Inquires in AsiaTown
- Business Support in AsiaTown
- Business Grant Applications & Processes
- Translating Information (Chinese/English)
Urban Planning
Niraj Naik
Planning Manager
NNaik@midtowncleveland.org
216-391-5080 ext. 109
Contact Niraj For:
- Interest in Public Art on Property
- Tree Planting Requests on Property
- Programming for Tree Education & Sustainability
- Posting for Jobs and Events on Community Dashboard
Community Outreach & Marketing
Sunda Tan
Community Outreach & Marketing Manager
stan@midtowncleveland.org
216-391-5080 ext. 113
Contact Sunda For:
- MidTown and AsiaTown Marketing Requests
- Social Media, Web, Newsletter or Print Material Inquiries
- Event or Program Inquiries
