Workforce & Adult Education

At the Guild’s Work Readiness Academy™ individuals can establish a firm foundation to build successful careers through workshops and our cornerstone programs.

High School Equivalency
Language, reading, and math skills needed to earn a high school equivalency certificate.

ESOL
English classes for speakers of other languages.

Career Bridges
Focuses on improving both technical and essential skills through training and education.

Youth Workforce Development
Year-round programming that includes afterschool programming and summer employment training for young adults grades 9-12 and post high school graduation.
Youth & Family

We offer a balanced and comprehensive array of year-round programming to support youth as they develop academically, socially, and emotionally.

IgniteU
IgniteU enhances the student experience in grades K-8 and improves their academic outcomes and focuses on career discovery.

Summer Camps
Week long summer camps and programs.
Camp Mary Orton

Our mission is to strengthen families and communities by providing opportunities for personal growth and a place to experience nature and respite.

Summer Camps
Week long summer camps and programs.

Events & Facility Rentals
Host your wedding, graduation party, birthday, reunion, barbecue, dance, picnic, corporate event, or other celebration at Camp Mary Orton.

Weddings
The historic Lodge at Camp Mary Orton is the ideal location for a wedding.

Corporate Meetings & Team Building
Thousands of corporate teams, athletic teams and community organizations in Central Ohio have escaped the board room for a unique, fun and impactful experience at Camp.
Blue Bow Tie
Get Involved

Join our work to provide programs and services for youth and adults to increase their social and economic mobility.

Donate
Gifts enable the Guild to create more Impact and reach more people. Your donation moves individuals and families closer to economic and social mobility.

Attend a Guild Event
Join us to learn, connect and give back with others who are passionate about the region.

Partner With Us
Help us educate, engage and empower our community.

News
Updates and news from Godman Guild.

About Us

Mission

We ignite pathways to success through education, empowerment, and inspiration.

Vision

A city where everyone realizes their potential and achieves success.

Advocacy Agenda

The Godman Guild Association knows that programming is not enough to support transformational change. We need policy changes to help us fulfill our mission.

We are driven by our five Core Values

Accountability
We hold ourselves to the same high standards as our stakeholders do.

Readiness
Our organization pivots to meet the community needs, and our STARs* are prepared.

Impact
Our programs empower individuals to be the best versions of themselves.

Equity
We understand that different people will need different supports to succeed.

Empathy
We meet people where they are, without judgement.

Executive Leadership

Toni Cunningham, BA, M.S

President & CEO

4101

Solo Karoulla

Chief Advancement Officer

4102

Tina Lyden

Chief Operating Officer

4103

Joel Nelson

Chief Program Officer

4104

Our Board of Trustees

Executive Committee

David White

Chair

OneColumbus

4105

Scotty McKinnie

Vice Chair

Huntington Bank

4115

Tom Javitch

Treasurer

Bath & Body Works

4113

Elisa Fitzgerald

Secretary

NiSource/Columbia Gas

4114

John F. Kelley

Immediate Past Chair

White Castle Systems

4109

Board Members

Ben Antonelli

Trustee

Rea & Associates

4107

Chynna Hartmann

Trustee

Accenture Strategy & Consulting

4305

David Roper

Trustee

Taft Law

4116

Dr. Kim Carter

Trustee

Ohio Health

4307

Jason R. Niswonger

Trustee

Installed Building Products

4296

Jennifer Ballard

Trustee

Victoria’s Secret

4324

Jennifer Monnin

Trustee

Nationwide

4112

Twana Smith

Trustee

American Electric Power

4111

Supporters & Sponsors

We are so thankful for our major sponsors and funders. It is with your support that we are able to activate our community and achieve great impact.