Meet the owners

Andrea M. Mauk

Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder

I was born and raised in Richland County and spent most of my life in the area. I worked in social services for 16 years and studied at Ashland University, North Central State College, and the University of Cincinnati.

I was a part of the KeyMakers program and a mentor with the program during my time at the Volunteers of America. I was also part of a team that earned awards for community corrections, including being highlighted in many audits for accreditation.

I’m passionate about rehabilitation in communities and families and have served on committees for community re-entry like The Citizen Circle.

I’m a longtime advocate of educating people about sexual assault, helping victims of sexual assault recover from their trauma, and educating youth on the importance of boundaries and consent.

Edward P. Akinyemi

Chief Operating Officer & Co-Founder

I’m a social activist, real estate investor, and experienced writer. I was born and raised in the Netherlands to Nigerian parents and have also lived in Spain and Denmark. Together with my wife Andrea, we run Demeter’s Developments.

I have a Bachelor’s degree in International Bachelor Economics and Business Economics from Erasmus University Rotterdam and a Master’s Degree in Economics & Business Administration (concentration in Sport and Event Management) from the University of Southern Denmark.

I’m a board member at the YMCA of North Central Ohio and Idea Works, a former AmeriCorps VISTA member, and author of the books Community Heroes: What a year as an AmeriCorps VISTA member taught me about community development and You Say Soccer, I Say Football. I also started the Financial Literacy Movement and advocated for Ohio Senate Bill 1 regarding financial literacy in high school, which was passed in October 2021.