Impact Community Action has a federally mandated tripartite board composed of elected officials, private sector representatives, and low-income representatives who are elected by the residents of the geographical area they represent. Our agency serves a diverse population and has staff members who speak multiple languages, including: Spanish, Somali, French, and several East African dialects. The concept of Community Action has been part of the American social fabric for over forty years. The Community Action movement dates back to 1964, when the Economic Opportunity Act was passed, indicating the beginning of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s War on Poverty. The United States has 1,100 Community Action Agencies that provide services to 96% of the nation’s counties. Ohio is home to 52 Community Action Agencies who provide services to all 88 counties, including Franklin County. Impact is part of a state and national network committed to:

• Empowering low-income individuals and families in their effort to become self-sufficient.
• Advocating for a poverty-free community.
• Stimulating expansion of economic opportunity for the poor and the community through economic development programs and services.

For a list of upcoming events, please see our master calendar

Senior Staff

Mr. Robert 'Bo' Chilton Chief Executive Officer

Anita Maldonado, Ph.D. Chief Operating Officer

Ms. Sue Petersen, CPA Chief Financial Officer

Board of Directors

Elected Government Officials - Public Sector Representatives

Ms. Antonia Carroll Director Franklin County Office on Aging Duly Appointed  Representative for the County Commissioners

Mrs. Marilee Chinnici-Zuercher President/CEO FirstLink Mayor, City of Dublin

Rep. Tracy Maxwell Heard Ohio House of Representatives 26th District

Rep. W. Carlton Weddington Ohio House of Representatives 27th District

Rep. Cheryl Grossman Ohio House of Representatives 23rd District

Mrs. Carla Williams-Scott Deputy Director Department of Development, City of Columbus Appointed by Mayor Coleman

Sen. Jim Hughes Ohio House Senate, 16th District

Private Sector Representatives

Mr. Kevin Walker Chief Information Officer American Electric Power

Dr. Tom Gregoire Associate Dean OSU College of Social Work

Mr. Jon Moorehead Chief Program Officer Finance Fund

Mr. Brian Morris President Morris Communications

Mr. William Saxton

Mr. Steve Stivers

Mr. Kevin Hilvert, Attorny at Law

Community Sector Representatives

Mrs. Pauline Edwards

Rev. Joel L. King, Jr.

Mr. George Poindexter

Mr. Lonnie Poindexter

Rev. Charles Solomon

Mr. George Walker, Jr.

Mr. John Tolbert, Director Community Health Division - Columbus Public Health