{"id":532,"date":"2025-02-15T08:06:02","date_gmt":"2025-02-15T08:06:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.ulib.csuohio.edu\/publicservicecareers\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=532"},"modified":"2025-10-01T11:54:54","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T11:54:54","slug":"manesse","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.ulib.csuohio.edu\/publicservicecareers\/chapter\/manesse\/","title":{"rendered":"14.5 Levin Graduates Lead: Tania Manesse"},"content":{"raw":"<div style=\"font-weight: 400\">\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.ulib.csuohio.edu\/publicservicecareers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/149\/2025\/02\/Menesse-Tania.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-540\" \/>\r\n\r\nTania Manesse, a Levin College graduate, is the CEO of the Cleveland Neighborhood Partnership, the key organization you\u2019ve already learned about. Tania began her career in the private sector before deciding to further her education. She went back to school and earned her graduate degree at the Levin College of Urban Affairs.<span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"font-weight: 400\">\r\n\r\nAfter completing her degree, Tania took on the role of economic development director in Shaker Heights, Ohio, where she successfully spearheaded the Van Aken District redevelopment project, transforming it into a vibrant mixed-use area. Her success in Shaker Heights led her to a similar position with the city of Cleveland, where she played a crucial role in the Flats East Bank project, revitalizing the waterfront and attracting new businesses and residents.<span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"font-weight: 400\">\r\n\r\nNow, as the CEO of the Cleveland Neighborhood Partnership, Tania uses her extensive experience in both government and nonprofit sectors to initiate positive change. She collaborates with local community development corporations (CDCs) to revitalize neighborhoods, support small businesses, and create affordable housing. Her leadership ensures that resources are used effectively to improve the quality of life for Cleveland residents.\r\n\r\n<\/div>","rendered":"<div style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.ulib.csuohio.edu\/publicservicecareers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/149\/2025\/02\/Menesse-Tania.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.ulib.csuohio.edu\/publicservicecareers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/149\/2025\/02\/Menesse-Tania.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.ulib.csuohio.edu\/publicservicecareers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/149\/2025\/02\/Menesse-Tania-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pressbooks.ulib.csuohio.edu\/publicservicecareers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/149\/2025\/02\/Menesse-Tania-65x65.jpg 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.ulib.csuohio.edu\/publicservicecareers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/149\/2025\/02\/Menesse-Tania-225x225.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Tania Manesse, a Levin College graduate, is the CEO of the Cleveland Neighborhood Partnership, the key organization you\u2019ve already learned about. Tania began her career in the private sector before deciding to further her education. She went back to school and earned her graduate degree at the Levin College of Urban Affairs.<span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<p>After completing her degree, Tania took on the role of economic development director in Shaker Heights, Ohio, where she successfully spearheaded the Van Aken District redevelopment project, transforming it into a vibrant mixed-use area. 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