Our team
Our people make it happen
Meet Our Team
Cross Over Community Development is led by the Executive Director and a group of COCD staff and volunteers.
Executive Director
Catherine Bitwayiki
Oversees hiring, employment processes, maintaining records, compliance, and other administrative duties. Responsible for overseeing fundraising and ensuring sound financial practices.
Volunteer Coordinator
Ann Mario
Organizes and maintains a list of all current and past volunteers and volunteer applications. Communicates with volunteers and provides more detailed information on open volunteer positions.
Meet Our Board
Treasurer
Leroy Nieport
Serves on the Fundraising Committee and Executive Wage Review Committee. University of Dayton BS graduate in Business Administration. Retired after 33 years as the treasurer of various Dayton auto dealerships and a second retirement after 11 years from a nonprofit (Elizabeth New Life).
Secretary
Mia Burnett
Coordinates and facilitates meetings and maintains formal records.
Co-Treasurer
Morgan Utrecht
Advises the Board on financial strategies and fundraising.
Head of the Committee on Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships
Allen McGrew
Chairs the Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships Committee. He is an Assistant Professor of Geology at The University of Dayton.