MOVERS AND SHAKERS FOR JUNE

JANIECE SMALLS MITCHELL

Janiece Smalls Mitchell is a Senior Vice President – Chief of Staff with Peoples Bank, and Entrepreneur/Owner of Miraj Naturals; a beauty and skincare line that fosters healthy skin through handmade natural and organic products. Professionally, she leads her financial organization’s strategic vision to be the best community bank in the nation.

Outside of the office, Janiece is active in the STE[A]M community through involvement in NSBE and SWE programs. As a budding entrepreneur and leader in her organization, Janiece is focused on economic advancement and equity in diverse communities around her.

Janiece holds a bachelor’s degree of Science in Industrial Engineering from Clemson University, a master’s degree in Supply Chain Management from Penn State University. In addition, to holding numerous corporate and national certifications including Lean Six Sigma – Black Belt and Certified Project Manager.

Her foundation and strength come through her family and friends, as Janiece is a proud mother, sister, and a loving wife. As an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha; in which she supports and participates in many of their sisterhood and philanthropy activities.

ROMERO MOSLEY

As the son of a jazz saxophonist and gospel singer, Mosley was left no choice but to fully embrace a life in music. From being a drummer in multiple bands to interning at radio stations and production companies in his hometown of Cleveland Ohio, to producing music for various artists, there was no getting around music.

Mosley has worked alongside Grammy Award-winning artists, has been recognized by a number of major music publications, and has worked in various aspects of music for film, TV, theater, and news media. throughout the years.

But it was in 2015 when he relocated to Los Angeles and shortly thereafter began working with The Guild of Music Supervisors while studying Music Supervision at UCLA.

Romero currently works as Manager of Original Music at Nickelodeon. And Simply put, his goal is to continue elevating the platform of storytellers through music while empowering the younger generation.

SHALEETA SMITH

Shaleeta Smith is the Director of Family Health at Summit County Health Department. She is a graduate of the University of Toledo where she received her Bachelor of Science in Biology and her Master’s in Public Health, Epidemiology. Within her role, she oversees services and programming that focus on women, families, infants, senior services, harm reduction, housing, and minority health.

Smith works closely with the City of Akron, social service agencies, grassroots organizations, and the hospital system to improve health outcomes in Summit County. She is also the CEO of Allynne Time, LLC, an event planning and photo booth company, established in 2018.

WARREN D. LAMBERSON JR.

Warren D. Lamberson Jr. is an agent with New York Life. Recruited to join the company in 2014, his career has been built through serving small business owners and highly educated professionals of color. One of the ways he has been able to serve was being part of the national 50 Billion Campaign that successfully placed 50 billion dollars of life insurance coverage protecting the legacies of African American households. 

Born and raised in the city of East Cleveland, he knows first-hand what happens when financial literacy isn’t prioritized. He grew into a life insurance evangelist as his family was financially kept afloat by his father’s policy due to his passing in 2002.