DR. MARTHA POTTS
Dr. Martha Potts joined TSAL as awareness building manager in 2021 and leads operations of Racial Equity Institute Workshops. Dr. Potts left a career at the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority to pursue a doctorate in organizational behavior at Case Western Reserve University. Her research focus is human systems transformation.
Her passion is specific regarding how individuals, groups, organizations, communities, and nations achieve positive growth and sustainable transformation in the midst of adversity.
She is currently interested in the use of Gestalt theory in identity expansion and transformation in Black communities (specifically, those in the 18-30 year range) and is working on a project entitled, Revolution As An Internal Job: The Power of Gestalt.
TINA CARGILL
Tina Cargill joined TSAL in 2021 as Executive Administrator and was recently promoted to Special Assistant to the Founders in 2024. Ms. Tina keeps all wheels moving forward in her role as one of the operations managers, event planners, and HR + Benefits Coordinator.
She is a native Cleveland East-sider who has many years of experience working administratively in several industries throughout the city. She is her happiest attending a TSAL event, hanging out somewhere comfortably in the background, and cheering on whoever may currently have the mic in their hand!
HARRY ATWELL
Harry Atwell, joined TSAL + the Reading Room on Juneteenth 2022 as Community Manager and resident caretaker. He is a native Clevelander who was born and raised in the Glenville community where the Reading Room is located. He oversees the day-to-day operations of the bookstore, and its calendar of programs and events and is the proud caretaker of the space.
Harry looks forward to establishing the Reading Room as a steadfast community safe place; where people can purposefully come together and exchange ideas manifested through the impact of their individual experiences.
TRISTEN HALL
Tristen Hall joined TSAL as an intern in 2022 and came on full-time as a Senior Consultant for Digital Media & Storytelling in 2023 and supports TSAL consultant projects as and digital community engagement through social media and the website.
Tristen is currently a 4th year PhD candidate at Miami University where their research explores how the social networks of students of color impact their attitudes on community and coalition building. Tristen is originally from Cleveland, OH, and is excited to connect with local organizations and partners. Tristen received an M.Ed. in Higher Education in 2019 and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Cincinnati in 2017.
