Cincinnati Association of Volunteer Administrators
Your 2025 CAVA Board Members
CAVA Board Members serve a two-year term in their roles, and may elect to continue as a board member after their term. Board members are instrumental in both planning and executing the monthly skill builders, the bi-annual networking events, and the annual 1-day conference.
President: Mykayla Kroeger, CVA
Mykayla is the Volunteer Manager at the Aronoff Center for the Arts with Cincinnati Arts Association. In her current role, Mykayla recruits, trains, and supports over 1,000 volunteers a year. With 10+ years of nonprofit experience including Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, Cincinnati Museum Center, and Girl Scouts of Western Ohio she brings a knowledge of volunteer management, program development and education to the board. Mykayla joined the CAVA Board as the Public Relations Chair in 2020 and has been a member since 2019. Mykayla sits on the planning committee of the ServeOhio Volunteerism Conference and is a Governor appointed Commissioner on the Ohio Commission on Service and Volunteerism. She is excited to bring her knowledge and skills to help other professionals in the field.
Vice President: Ebony Pratt, MPA
Ebony has been a member of CAVA since she moved to Cincinnati in 2021. Ebony graduated from the Master of Public Affairs program at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, with a concentration in Non-Profit Management. Born and raised in North Carolina, Ebony relocated to Cincinnati in June 2021 to work at Lydia’s House, and is now the Volunteer Manager for CityLink. Ebony enjoys pilates & yoga, bargain shopping, and attending church. Before returning back to school, Ebony worked in the non-profit field as a community engagement specialist and volunteer manager in the Triad area. Ebony is passionate about working with volunteers and within the community. Ebony is excited to continue serving on the Board as the Vice President.
Past President: Kristen Woods
Kristen Woods is the Community Engagement Manager with WAVE Foundation at Newport Aquarium. She has spent the past ten years working for local nonprofit institutions, starting her career at the Cincinnati Museum Center and most recently, the Girl Scouts of Western Ohio. Kristen is a University of Cincinnati graduate with a background in Art Education, and has spent most of her career in museum education, program management and volunteer administration. Kristen joined the Cincinnati Association of Volunteer Administrators board as one of their Continuing Education Chairs in November 2021 and is excited to find new professional development opportunities for CAVA Members.
Secretary: Monica Keller
Monica is the Director of Volunteer Engagement for the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati, and has been serving the CAVA Board since December 2024. After growing up in the Chicago area, she lived in Indiana during college and post-grad before moving to Cincinnati in 2021. After receiving her degree in education and public health, Monica transitioned to nonprofit work, specifically working in youth programming at multiple Boys & Girls Clubs in Indiana and Ohio. In her free time, you can find her reading, doing various arts projects, or playing trumpet at FC Cincinnati matches. Monica is dedicated to promoting social responsibility, healthy living, and building lasting strong relationships. She is excited to serve the CAVA Board and help volunteer administrators connect across Cincinnati.
Continuing Education: Taylor Young
Taylor is Program Manager, Store & Volunteers at Crayons to Computers. After graduating in 2021 with a degree in Economics from the University of Louisville, she began at Crayons as Volunteer Coordinator in August 2021 and began the new role in May 2024. Her experience working with various non-profits in college inspired her to pursue this career track. After starting in a volunteer management role, she can't imagine herself doing anything different. Outside of work, she serves on the Young Professionals Board for Cincinnati Youth Collaborative and volunteers weekly at Saturday Hoops at the Lincoln Recreation Center. She is excited to continue as Continuing Education Chair for the CAVA board, and has enjoyed making connections in the community.
Continuing Education: Isabelle Booker
Isabelle Booker has called Cincinnati home for the past six years. Her journey in the city began with volunteering at the Civic Garden Center, which sparked her passion for nature, community building, and service. She served as the Volunteer Coordinator for Heartland Hospice, where she supported a team of over 35 volunteers and fostered meaningful connections through service. Isabelle is now transitioning into the Program Coordinator role at the University of Cincinnati Recreation Center, where she is eager to inspire students to discover the power and value of volunteering. In her free time, she loves being outdoors, exploring neighborhoods, trying new restaurants and coffee shops, working out, traveling, gardening, cooking, antique shopping, and spending time with friends and family. She is dedicated to fostering community connections and helping others find joy in service.
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Public Relations: Danielle Pratt
Danielle joined the CAVA Board in 2024 as the Public Relations Chair. A Northern Kentucky native, she’s passionate about building strong connections between volunteers and organizations to create lasting community impact.
Danielle graduated from Northern Kentucky University in 2018 with a degree in Organizational Leadership and Communications. She’s worked with volunteers at the Bill and Betsy Scheben Care Center and St. Elizabeth Healthcare, and now serves as the Volunteer Manager and HR Coordinator at Greenacres Foundation. In her role, she oversees volunteer programs and supports HR efforts to strengthen community engagement.
Outside of work, Danielle enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her family. She’s excited to continue supporting CAVA’s mission and advancing volunteerism in the region!
Treasurer: Joe Von Allmen
Joe Von Allmen is a Volunteer Engagement Specialist for Great Parks of Hamilton County, primarily coordinating volunteer project for community and corporate groups. Joe is a graduate of Northern Kentucky University with a degree in Organizational Leadership. He has worked with various environmental nonprofits in the past, including Cincinnati Parks and Cincinnati Nature Center. Joe is an alumnus of the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps. His time working with various environmental nonprofits on the west coast inspired him to pursue a career in the public sector, specifically working with volunteers. Throughout this pursuit Joe has worked in many different fields and has gained an eclectic collection of experiences before returning to the organization he interned with many years ago. Joe is very excited be part of the CAVA board and make more connections within the nonprofit network of the Cincinnati area.
Professional Development: Courtney Shannon
Courtney Shannon, Volunteer Manager Dress for Success Cincinnati since 2021. Prior to DFSC Courtney worked as the Volunteer Coordinator for The ION Center for Violence Prevention (formerly Women's Crisis Center). Courtney has also worked as a recruiter for Fifth Third Bank and as a Placement Officer for University of Cincinnati Blue Ash as well as running her own accessories business.
Courtney is passionate about causes that empower women and has served on the Board of Charities Guild of Northern Kentucky. She is on the board of The Garden Club of Fort Thomas and has volunteered with the Care Center (Northern Kentucky), Fort Thomas Renaissance Committee and Highlands Athletic Booster Association.
Courtney is a graduate of Western Kentucky University and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations. She lives in Fort Thomas Kentucky with her husband John, her 2 kids, 2 dogs and a parakeet. Her happy place is the Leelanau Peninsula of Michigan.
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