Toledo Rotary 10072013.mp4Brian Balasia—Intern in Ohio Attracting and retaining talent is key to the future growth of Ohio’s economy. Internships and co-ops create a talent pipeline that will benefit companies for years to come. Intern in Ohio is committed to creating a “brain gain” in Toledo and the entire State of Ohio. Driven by innovative technology, Intern in Ohio assists companies of all sizes in matching their talent needs with the skills and interests of qualified students. Sponsored by the University of Toledo, this technology is free for employers and students statewide. As Founder and President of Digerati, Brian developed initiatives that foster collaboration among diverse institutions including national organizations, regional foundations and local communities. Brian Balasia was selected as one of Crain’s Detroit Business 20 in their 20’s in 2008 and in 2010 he was named a Marshall Memorial Fellow as one of the emerging leaders in the United States. Brian has held appointments on the University of Michigan Committee for Entrepreneurial Environments and Programs for Students (CEEPS), the Alumni Board of Governors at the University of Michigan, the United States Department of Labor’s WIRED Board for SE Michigan, and as a board member of the Governor’s Talent Investment Board. Balasia received a BSE in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan.
