(Denise Reading is donating one hour of her time.)


An accomplished educator, entrepreneur and coalition builder, Dr. Denise Reading brings her broad skills from corporate America, academia and entrepreneurship to Tri-C's Corporate College. In her role as President, she is responsible for expanding, developing and marketing programming aimed at creating greater profitability for Northeast Ohio businesses. As a record-breaking sales executive with Proctor & Gamble and an award-winning fundraiser during her 16-year tenure with Baldwin Wallace College, Reading has devoted her life to creating possibilities. She is credited with raising more than $3 million -- $100,000 at a time -- for institutional and development goals at BW. She is Northern Ohio Live magazine's 2004 Rainmaker in Education award winner recognized for her passion for good work and knack for driving revenue goals. In addition, she regularly serves the community on projects related to higher education access for urban students. She is a 2003 graduate of Leadership Cleveland and owns A'Bella Gallery in Berea. Reading received her Bachelor's degree from the University of Arkansas, her Master's degree from Bowling Green State University, and her Ph.D. from Kent State University.