Joel Daniel Harris is the founder and Executive Dreamer of TomTod Ideas, an innovation incubator for middle school students, centered on launching students’ dreams that will help our community thrive.
A Malone University alum, JDH has decades of experience as an advocate for early adolescents and has served on a variety of boards and causes in our community. His work includes chairing committees for United Way and Leadership Stark County, serving as a mentor for both Canton City and Plain Local school districts, and serving as a member of neighborhood development committees and the Planning Commission for the city of Canton.
JDH received his Masters from George Fox University in Portland, Oregon and has been regularly honored for his work with students and in the community, including receiving the Layperson of the Year Award from the Canton Professional Educators’ Association, Malone University’s Young Alumnus of the Year, and the DeHoff Emerging Philanthropist Award from United Way.
Joel is married to the wonderful Joy and together they have two adorable daughters, six-year-old Everett and four-year-old Amelie. JDH is a strong proponent that Canton has a rich history and a bright future and is honored to participate in working to create it alongside so many wonderful folks.
Joel Daniel Harris is the founder and Executive Dreamer of TomTod Ideas, an innovation incubator for middle school students, centered on launching students’ dreams that will help our community thrive.A Malone University alum, JDH has decades of experience as an advocate for early adolescents and has served on a variety of boards and causes in our community. His work includes chairing committees for United Way and Leadership Stark County, serving as a mentor for both Canton City and Plain Local school districts, and serving as a member of neighborhood development committees and the Planning Commission for the city of Canton.JDH received his Masters from George Fox University in Portland, Oregon and has been regularly honored for his work with students and in the community, including receiving the Layperson of the Year Award from the Canton Professional Educators’ Association, Malone University’s Young Alumnus of the Year, and the DeHoff Emerging Philanthropist Award from United Way.Joel is married to the wonderful Joy and together they have two adorable daughters, six-year-old Everett and four-year-old Amelie. JDH is a strong proponent that Canton has a rich history and a bright future and is honored to participate in working to create it alongside so many wonderful folks.