Executive Director Napoleon Bell  II

A native of Columbus, Ohio, Napoleon Bell II attended Columbus Academy through his formative years finishing at Bishop Hartley High School. Director Bell attended The Ohio State University and received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Capital University.

Deputy Director, Homeless Advocate

Appointed as the City of Columbus’ first Homeless Advocate, Jones is also the Deputy Director of the Community Relations Commission and is responsible for creating and maintaining productive collaborations with the region’s non-profit, private sector and religious communities that assist and support Columbus’ impoverished and homeless population.  Additionally, Jones is leading Mayor Michael Coleman’s significant South Side neighborhood Collaboration comprised of residents, local businesses, non-profit and community foundation stakeholders.

A Columbus native, Jones has more than two decades of experience in public affairs, community and constituent relations, and strategy development.

New American Initiative Coordinator

Guadalupe is a local advocate, volunteer and community leader for the Hispanic/Latino and Immigrant communities in Columbus. Currently serving as the Director of Programming and Education for the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Columbus and lead advocate for the Ohio Commission on Hispanic/Latino Affairs, she is building a legacy of change and action for local organizations.

African Outreach and New American Initiative Coordinator

Abdikhayr H. Soofe has been with the City of Columbus, Community Relations Commission as an African Outreach Coordinator and New American Initiative since May 2011. He has Bachelors Degree in Sociology and currently pursuing his Masters in Public Administration. Mr. Soofe has 10 years experience in public service. Previously worked for the United Nations in Kenya for two years...

Administrative Secretary to the Director

Karen Nolan Mitchell Karen Nolan Mitchell is the Administrative Secretary to the Director.  Karen holds a Bachelors Degree in Sociology Social Welfare from Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, Georgia. Karen is an Ohio native but resided in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Equal Opportunity Specialist

Mr. Hewitt has been an Equal Opportunity Specialist for the City of Columbus since 2005. He has a Master's degree in Psychology.  He also has fifteen years of experience in public service. In that experience in Cincinnati, Ohio he worked with citizens, unions, police and fire divisions, community leaders and the civil service commission in the personnel department.

Equal Opportunity Specialist and Education Coordinator

Neal Semel has been with the Community Relations Commission serving as Equal Opportunity Specialist and Education Coordinator since 1996. Neal has facilitated Diversity and Conflict Resolution Training throughout the City of Columbus. Additionally, Neal has worked with Schools, Colleges, Businesses, Governmental Agencies and Community Groups throughout Central Ohio.

Outreach Coordinator

Engage individuals and businesses toward working together and finding common goals along with solutions to build a community for all. Provide resources to community members to address their needs.

Outreach Presentations Include: Building Community, Mediation, Resource Sharing, Collaborating, Volunteerism, Outreaching to Your Community.