Kaela Geschke

Kaela Geschke is the Community Network Manager at Neighborhood Connections, a program dedicated to community building in Cleveland. She has been instrumental in fostering connections among community members, focusing on promoting economic and racial justice through initiatives like the Neighbor Up network, which comprises over 3,000 residents committed to these goals.12

Her work emphasizes authentic resident engagement, project management, and leadership training, aiming to address longstanding divisions and inequities within the Greater Cleveland area. Geschke has facilitated various community engagement processes for significant public and nonprofit projects, including the City of Cleveland's 10-Year Housing and Investment Plan.34

Before her current role, she served as the Director of Community Engagement and Programming at Neighborhood Connections from 2014 to 2017, where she developed programming that engaged residents and stakeholders alike.5 Her expertise lies in creating spaces for shared power and collaboration among diverse community members.3