Ekaterina Gay

Miami University Regionals, 2023 Excellence in Education Finalist

MADE Chamber & Community Involvement:

Leaders Are MADE 2022-2023 Cohort
Connections MADE Meet & Eat Presenter
Panelist at Prosperity Partner Meeting
Attend MADE Chamber events, e.g. Gems of Excellence, Women Impacting Mason Deerfield Series, Annual Lunch, Meet & Eat, JingleFest, etc.

On the organizational level Regionals has participated in the following:

Prosperity Partner
Sponsor programs
Host chamber events at VOALC
Multi-Chamber workforce summit, 2019
Bagels and Business session, 2017

Fun Facts About You/Your Business:

Number of Work+ partner employers: close to 20
Number of students 2023-2024 academic year: anticipated 80-100
Program Retention Rate 89%
Credit Completion rate (C- or above): 90%
Student GPA:3.2-3.4
Employer Contribution toward eligible tuition: 90%

A Bit About Ekaterina Gay

Ekaterina Gay is the Regional Director of the Work+ program at Miami University Regionals. In her role, Ekaterina works with local businesses to help them fill open positions with Work+ employees and reduce turnover expenses.

The program creates a win win for everyone involved — local businesses are able to expand their talent pool and reduce expenses associated with hiring, re-training, and attrition; Miami is able to create pathways to higher education for students who may otherwise may not have the opportunity; the students are able to obtain work experience and a college degree debt-free.

Ekaterina has been at Miami since 2014. Prior to this role in Work+, she worked with international students helping them get ready to be successful academically at Miami University. Ekaterina helped build the Miami Regionals Intensive English Program from the ground up.

Ekaterina is very passionate about education and the mission of the Regionals and the Work+ program.

Learn A Bit More

Why is being part of the Mason Deerfield Chamber important to you/your organization?

Like the sapphire, businesses and organizations have many facets. Which facet is your strength and why?

If your company culture, or personal persona, had to be summed up in five words or less, reflective of a
gemstone, what would they be?

The Chamber is an amazing partner for the Regionals and the Work+ program. Engagement with the Chamber is a great opportunity to get connected and exposed to the community of diverse local businesses and organizations. It is a hub for energizing and inspiring discussions and insights into the current trends in different industries. The MADE Chamber is a true partner as they are eager to share insights, make connections, and support their partners with various initiatives and events.

Adaptability/Flexibility: we are willing to adapt to help meet meet the needs of industries, workforce, students, families in the community, and businesses where they are.