- Brooke with Harper
If you know Brooke Slanina, you already know how fabulous she is, and to prove it, Brooke as has just been nominated for a 40 under 40 award. These awards are set aside for young professionals who choose to stay in Youngstown and try to make it a better place. Hundreds of applicants are reviewed for the awards, then the list is narrowed to 40 nominees, and then a single winner is chosen.
Brooke embodies the Pro Yo spirit in her many volunteer endeavors including her work as the President of the Board at the Oakland Center for the Arts and with the First Night Board. She’s also active with YACTA, Opera Western Reserve, Grey to Green, Youngstown Rocks the Arts, and more that I’m sure I’m missing.
When I think of the word “unflappable,” I think of Brooke. Obstacles that might stop the rest of us don’t distract her from her work. Call her and she’s there to help; her energy is inspiring. I’m proud to call Brooke a colleague and a friend (yep, glory by association, I’ll take it).
Congratulations, Brooke! You deserve it.
Brooke is the bomb.
PK
I’m glad my kids can see that other young people like Brooke appreciate this area and stay here to make it even better.
It gives me hope for their future.
Big kudos to Brooke ~ Jim Jordan
hey, thanks for pointing out that i am way under 40
and thanks for using a pic of me with one of my favorite kiddos (not mine).
most of all, thanks for the lovely senitment. i only received this nomination because of awesome people like you who keep me going both due to support and your exepectations.
thanks, phil and jim, for your kind words as well!
Congrats, Brooke! You Rock!
her last name got her places.
To the anonymous commenter, you are a creep and a coward. I deleted your comment. Don’t bother coming back.