Jimeka Holloway is the Area Director for Mission Increase Northeast Ohio, a collaborative foundation that works to increase the social impact of faith-based organizations in Northeast Ohio. She is also Founder and CEO of Collaborative Endeavors, Inc. located in Cleveland, Ohio. Jimeka graduated from Case Western Reserve University, Weatherhead School of Management with a Ph.D in Management: Designing Sustainable Systems. She has taught at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland State University and Cuyahoga Community College.
A proud graduate of Neighborhood Leadership Cleveland’s Class 26, she has presented to other NLC classes and currently serves on the NLI Board of Directors. Her research and teaching interests include nonprofit financial management, social innovation ecosystem, and impact Investment.
Jimeka utilizes her skills at the intersections of the faith and corporate worlds, leveraging her passion in both to help benefit ministries and businesses alike. As a native Clevelander, Dr. Holloway has a desire to see the city transformed by intentionally supporting creatives who are inspired by their faith.
She cites the training and guidance of NLI leaders like Don Slocum, Jacquie Gillon and Kevin McDaniel as a major influence in her career and continues to be inspired by them.
Jimeka states, “I was exposed to NLI early in my career and vowed to return as an NLC participant. I gained much from that training and now return to serve as an instructor for some sessions. NLI provided me with valuable leadership training and I want to help our city’s next generation of leaders!”
