2021

HONORARY CO-HOSTS

Cindy Abrams   Kristen Boggs   Erica Crawley  Michele Lepore-Hagar   Andrea White  Sandra Williams

February 16, 2021

Welcome!

The College of Public Affairs is pleased to welcome you to the fourth annual – and first virtual – Women of POWER networking reception. Tonight’s event demonstrates support for the next generation of women who are ready to run for public office and take on leadership roles in their communities. We want to create a network of support where current and future leaders interact, learn from each other, and embrace the challenges and opportunities we face for improving our communities and increasing the number of women in leadership.

In , women are underrepresented in public office, holding 5,000 (28%) of the 18,000 public positions in the state. Young girls and women need to be empowered to run for public office and equipped with the capabilities to win. This requires building skills to run, raising money to campaign, and supporting elected women so they can represent effectively. In response, Glenn College Programs for Ohio Women Empowered to Represent (POWER) educate and empower women by giving them the skills necessary to become effective civic and political leaders.

POWER initiatives are getting results – 10% of our Ready to Run Campaign Training participants have run for or currently hold elected office and 87% of our NEW Leadership Summer Institute participants are considering running for office in the next ten years. By participating in POWER initiatives, individuals gain a greater awareness of their own abilities to lead, their expertise and qualifications to take on a leadership role, as well as the many opportunities for them in civic life and public office. POWER participants are empowered to emerge as leaders.

Our ability to provide POWER programming throughout the year depends on the generous support of sponsors and your donations. We would like to express our gratitude to the many generous individuals who helped us make this event come together smoothly. We could not do this without you!

We hope you find our Women of Power networking reception rewarding and we commend you for your commitment to advancing women’s leadership!

The John Glenn College of Public Affairs at The provides public leadership training to women who are ready to run for office, work on political campaigns, and serve as leaders and advocates in their communities through Programs for Ohio Women Empowered to Represent (POWER).

POWER uses a gender lens to design and implement training that address the underrepresentation of women in elected office and in leadership positions in politics and policy-making. Currently, women comprise 51 percent of the population in Ohio, but only hold 31 percent of the seats in the state legislature and 17 percent in Congress.

Established in 2002, POWER includes NEW Leadership™ Ohio, a residential leadership institute for college women; Ready to Run® Campaign Training for Women, a conference for women ready to run for political office or serve as community leaders; and POWER workshops, networking opportunities, programs, and trainings.

From Township Trustee to the Ohio Statehouse, POWER alumnae are running for elected office and winning.

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4 Year in Review

“Through POWER, I have met some of the most NEW Leadership™ influential women in my life. There programs gave me resources to begin in the political world: I was given strong connections, invaluable Ohio advice, and a fair number of job opportunities.”

Including: undergraduate Colgate University students Franklin University have attended Kenyon College NEW Leadership™ University of Dayton Ohio since 2002. 19 University of Toledo 365 Ohio Xavier Universities

of participants would ungraduate students consider running for represent diverse office within ten years of idenity groups. 45% 87% completing the program.

Ready to Run® Workshops and sessions on running for public office and public leadership 568 15% alumnae since 2015 of alumnae have run for or currently hold public office

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State of Ohio Leadership Institute

We need ethical leaders who inspire citizenship. The State of Ohio Leadership Institute provides nonpartisan leadership training and education for current and future

elected officials and senior staff in state and local government. LEARN MORE

“The happiest and most fulfilled people I’ve known are those who devoted themselves to something bigger and more profound than merely their own self interest.”

- Senator John Glenn

State of Ohio Leadership Institute program highlights:

• A one-week residential Public Leadership Academy for elected officials. • Subject matter expertise and technical assistance to support elected decision-making. • Extensive professional development opportunities for public employees at all levels. • Ohio government internships that place undergraduates in government offices. • Democracy Camp for high school students and internships that earn college credit. • Public conversations and special events for lifelong learners.

For more information, please contact: [email protected] or 614-292-3242 Women of POWER Featured Speaker

Senator Stephanie Kunze Senator Stephanie Kunze is currently serving her second term in the representing the people of the 16th Senate District on the western side of Franklin County including the cities of Dublin, Galloway, Grove City, Hilliard, Upper Arlington, Worthington and portions of Clintonville and Columbus.

A resident of Hilliard, Senator Kunze has called Ohio home for more than 25 years. While raising her two daughters with her husband Matt, she dedicated her time to volunteer leadership and service in her community and was elected to the Hilliard City Council in 2009. Her commitment to supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs led her to be a founding member of www.LocaLev- elEvents.com, which was created to encourage those who live and work in an area to support their local businesses, schools and community. In addition, she volunteers with groups to address the needs and challenges of suburban poverty in her community.

Senator Kunze has been appointed by Senate President to serve as the Chairwoman of the Senate Trans- portation Committee and as a member of the Senate Financial Institutions & Technology; Insurance; Local Government & Elections and Rules & Reference Committees.

She has also been reappointed to the Infant Mortality Commission to serve as Co-chair as well as the Ohio Family Stability Commission. During her previous two terms in the Ohio House of Representatives representing the 24th Ohio House Dis- trict, she played a key role in the passage of recent legislation aimed at reducing the alarming infant mortality rate in Ohio. She looks forward to continuing her focus in fighting this heartbreaking issue.

Senator Kunze has also been appointed as the chair the Ohio Children’s Trust Fund; Governor’s Executive Workforce Board; co-chair of the Undergraduate Mission Study Committee; Home Visiting Consortium; The Commission on Minority Health and the Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission.

Senator Kunze is known for her passionate advocacy for small business, education and health issues important to Ohioans. She has successfully championed legislation aimed at reducing the opiate epidemic that is plaguing Ohio’s communities and legislation aimed at delivering justice for victims of sexual violence, advocated for efforts to improve Ohio’s business climate and fought to ensure that Ohio’s students receive the highest quality education possible.

While in the Ohio House, Senator Kunze served as Vice Chair of the State Government committee, as well as a member of the Finance, Insurance. Education, Economic Development and Regulatory Reform and Rules and Reference committees and the Finance K-12 subcommittee. She also co-chaired Ohio’s Commission on Infant Mortality and served on the Attorney General’s DARE Task Force.

Senator Kunze is a member of the Dublin Chamber of Commerce, Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce, Hilliard Area Chamber of Commerce, The Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce, and Franklin County Farm Bureau. Senator Kunze graduated with a degree in English from Indiana University.

134th General Assembly Committee Assignments: - Transportation Committee (Chairman) - Financial Institutions & Technology Committee - Insurance Committee - Local Government & Elections Committee - Rules & Reference Committee 7 Women of POWER Featured Speaker

Senator Sandra Williams State Senator Sandra Williams, who represents Ohio’s 21st Senate District, is currently serving her second term in the Ohio Senate.

Senator Williams is a native of , Ohio, where she attended Cleveland Public Schools. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Cleveland State University in Political Science with a minor in Criminal Justice, a Master’s in Criminal Justice Administration from Tiffin University, and an Executive Master’s in Business Administration from Cleveland State University. She is also the recipient of an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Tiffin University. In addition to her senatorial duties, Senator Williams serves as the Vice Chairwoman of the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party and associate professor at Cleveland State University.

Senator Williams has spent more than two decades in public service—as a corrections officer, probation and parole officer, mediator for the State of Ohio, legislative aide, and State Representative. She also served our country as a member of the Army Reserve and was honorably discharged in 1995.

This General Assembly, Senator Williams serves as a ranking member on the Public Utilities, Higher Education and Ways and Means Committees as well as Vice Chair on the Finance Subcommittee on Higher Education. She also serves on the Insurance and Financial Institutions Committee, Corrections Institution Inspection Committee (CIIC), Governor’s Executive Workforce Board, Power Sitting Board, and Tuition Trust Authority Investment Board.

As a prominent member of the Democratic Party, Senator Williams has built bipartisan relationships with lawmakers in Ohio and throughout the United States. During her time in the General Assembly, she has made strong efforts to improve access to economic development opportunities, such as improving contracting for women and minority contractors. She has also worked to expand job training opportunities for Ohioans entering the workforce or transitioning into new fields. Senator Williams was the joint sponsor of legislation that renewed the Ohio Third Frontier program, which is dedicated to assisting the growth of diverse startup and early stage technology companies. She has also championed initiatives that revised criminal sentencing and re-entry laws and removed significant barriers to employment—providing a second chance for ex-offenders to allow them to become productive citizens.

She spearheaded the passage of Ohio’s Lupus Education and Awareness Program, and also led the charge to restructure the Cleveland Municipal School District; passing legislation that set the foundation for stronger schools, increased learning opportunities, and a brighter future for Cleveland’s children.

As the former President of the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus (OLBC), Senator Williams focused on initiatives such as promoting quality education in the African American community, voting rights, decreasing inequalities in health care, increasing opportunities for minority business enterprises, and improving racial disparities in the criminal justice system. As part of OLBC’s commitment to higher education, she created the OLBC scholarship fund, which provides scholarships to Ohio students.

Senator Sandra Williams has an outstanding record of community service and is a true statesman. She is a member of the Ohio Democratic Women’s Caucus, NAACP, Black Women’s Political Action Committee, and the Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World.

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Ladies’ Gallery

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Professional Development Programs

Supporting a lifetime of leadership in public service. We are proud to provide continuing education and

technical assistance to over 3,000 public and nonprofit professionals annually. LEARN MORE

Training Workshops – sharpen your skills to advance your career: • Management Advancement for the Public Service (MAPS) • Ohio Registered Election Official Certification • Ready to Run Campaign Training • NEW Leadership Summer Institute Academic Certificates – upgrade your qualifications while earning graduate credit: • Public and Nonprofit Leadership • Public and Nonprofit Leadership for Veterans • Public Management • Criminal Justice Administration Degree Programs – earn a flexible master’s while balancing work, school, and family: • Master of Arts in Public Policy and Management • Master of Public Administration and Leadership Executive Education – learn from other leaders and contribute your expertise: • Public Leadership Academy • Public Safety Leadership Academy

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The John Glenn College of Public Affairs provides professional training in leadership, personal development, diversity equity and inclusion, program management, and more. Our one-day, on-line, facilitator-led, skill-based training courses are specifically designed for public and nonprofit employees at all career levels – anyone can register.

Upcoming Featured Courses (to register for a course, click on the title below):

February April Strategic Inclusive Leadership (2/23) Poverty Matters: Learn Strategies to Help (4/1) High-Performance Workplace Behavior (2/24) Budgeting for Results (4/6) Social Media and Self-Branding: Advanced (2/25) Leading through Times of Transition (4/8) How and Why to “See” Color (4/14) March Planning with Purpose and Vision (4/20) Developing LGBTQ+ Inclusion & Belonging (3/2) Crisis Leadership (4/21) Overview of Public Budgeting (3/4) Public Policy Analysis for Practitioners (4/27) Balance Work & Family and Be Positive in Both (3/10) Creating J.O.Y: Inspiring Teams through Inclusion (4/29) Managing Professional Relationships (3/23) Complicated Professional Writing Situations (3/24) Change Management for Leaders (3/31)

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For more information contact: [email protected] or 614-292-3242 Hosted by the John Glenn College of Public Affairs and the women of the Ohio Legislature to recognize the future of women’s leadership in Ohio, the Women of POWER network reception introduces current leaders to the next generation of women who are ready to run for public office and take on leadership roles in their communities.

The Women of POWER networking reception benefits the Glenn College nonpartisan leadership programs that educate and empower Ohio women ready to run for political office and lead in their communities.

Learn more at http://glenn.osu.edu/women-of-power/ https://www.facebook.com/JohnGlennPOWER/ POWER Initiatives

POWER Initiatives include workshops, trainings, networking opportunities and social events that provide leadership education and opportunities to connect with like-minded women to keep momentum strong. POWER Initiatives have included trainings on public speaking and public finance, and keynote presentations and dialogues on relevant policy issues affecting women and families. POWER Initiatives include collaborations focusing on leadership training, salary negotiation and networking opportunities with partner organizations.

Learn more at http://glenn.osu.edu/power/

15 NEW Leadership™ Ohio is a non-partisan program that educates the next generation of college women for public leadership.

The five-day residential summer institute provides leadership training to college women through workshops in public speaking, fundraising, leadership styles, diversity, work/life balance and sessions featuring elected and professional women dedicated to public service.

NEW Leadership™ Ohio introduces participants to elected officials and professionals who can assist and guide them and creates a cohesive cohort of colleagues upon whom they can call in the future as they launch their own campaigns.

Once the residential institute ends, NEW Leadership™ Ohio participants are encouraged to continue to build their leadership skills on their home campuses. They are also encouraged to consider running for public office at some time in the future.

NEW Leadership™ Ohio is administered by the John Glenn College of Public Affairs with support from the Center for American Women and Politics.

Learn more at http://glenn.osu.edu/programs/new-leadership/

16 Amanda Grandjean

Amanda M. Grandjean (Mandi) is the Director of Elections and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Frank LaRose’s Office North Canton. Amanda is a graduate of Ohio Miami University and The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. She lead Ohio, including 88 Board of Elections’ through the 2020 Presidential Election Cycle.

“I participated in NEW Leadership while I was in undergrad at Miami. A professor encouraged me to attend and I am really glad I did. I met a ton of wonderful people and current law students who were awesome to me as I applied to law school and ultimately went to Moritz. Ready to Run was a good opportunity to meet women that are interested in running for office or supporting women running for office. We need to support each other.”

“NEW Leadership was very helpful as I applied and ultimately attended law school. Many of the lessons I learned about leadership, Columbus, state and local law enforcement was incredibly helpful throughout my first several years of law school and my legal career. I participated in Ready to Run during my first year of practice. It was helpful as much of my practice areas were addressed. Personally, it was great to meet women supporting other women to lead and run for office or support them in their endeavors.” ALUMNA PROFILE ALUMNA

POWER 17 Alumnae of NEW Leadership™ Ohio

2002 Meghan Schenkelberg, Sara Shookman, Ohio University Lauren Schubach, Tiffin University Nicole Bell, Baldwin Wallace College The Ohio State University Rachel Szala, The Ohio State University Penny Sigmund, Ohio University Chesna Braniger, Muskingum College Madiha Shah, The Ohio State University Martha Wessell, The Ohio State University Hannah Simon, Carrie Calvert, The Ohio State University Nicole Snyder, Capital University Penny Whealdon, Bowling Green State University Heather Crosby, Alicia Weis, Bowling Green State University Washinton State Community College Amy Sondles, College of Wooster Bowling Green State University Jene Wright, Shawnee State University Lauren Yessenow, Kelley Summers, Ohio Dominican University Lauren Culley, The Ohio State University Sarah Allan, The Ohio State University Case Western Reserve University Alexandra Vitale, Ryan Donaghy, Muskingum College Ashley Allison, Kent State University Leticia Wiggins, The Ohio State University Jennifer Dye, Wilmington College Alia Almashni, John Carroll University Ramona Wilson, Cleveland State University Melody Balczon, John Carroll University 2008 Amy Gogolin, The Ohio State University Kaitlyn Baker, Miami University Divya Bali Case, Western Reserve University Isil Gumustas, Denison University Krysten Chambers, Miami University Margaret Barros, University of Akron 2011 Rachael Huffman, Heidelberg University Nicole Chapman, University of Rio Grande Shannon Nicole Acree, Kent State University Amber Binford, Wilmington College KT Hughes, Ohio Dominican University Samantha Emler, Shawnee State University Amanda Benchwick, Kate Bowman, The Ohio State University Yvette Luu, Bowling Green State University Tracy Gnadinger, Xavier University Youngstown State University Kelli Briggs, Ohio University Tiffany Masters, Ohio Dominican University Mary Hannah, Xavier University Allison Conklin, Wittenberg University Tracey Colecchi, Kent State University Molli McDaniel, Wilmington College Anna Heintzelman, Kenyon College Sheena Crawford, Devry University Colleen Costello, The Ohio State University Lindsay McKeever, Denison University Jamie Hummer, Xavier University Shanell Dixon, Wilberforce University Joyce Dindo, Wittenberg University Jennifer Milburn, Ohio University Rachel Jackson, Kent State University Erika Frank, The Ohio State University Aimee Kebrdle, The Ohio State University Molly Moehring, The Ohio State University Nicole Jackson, Marietta College Jessica Friermood, Urbana University Rachel Long, Marietta College Renee Morrow, Muskingum College Andrea Jimenez, The Ohio State University Rena Hamzey, LaToy Mack, Ohio Dominican University Sara Neville, John Carroll University Jesse Jones, The Ohio State University Case Western Reserve University Kasey Martini, The Ohio State University Veronica Norman, Angela Lauver, Wilmington College Brittinie Jermon, Kent State University Anna McCreery, The Ohio State University Case Western Reserve University Morgan Miller, Xavier University Mandy Mallott, The Ohio State University Heidi Mercer, University of Findlay Jessica Peet, The Ohio State University Taylor Mirfendereski, Ohio University Jasmine J. Morgan, Shannon Poole, Muskingum College Lynne Slawsky, The Ohio State University Brittany Neal, Wittenberg University Bowling Green State University Pamela Roeper, University of Akron Dana Textoris, The Ohio State University Alexandra Newman, Miami University Natalie Pantalos, The Ohio State University Melissa Rudolph, The Ohio State University Vanessa West, Wilberforce University Brandi Norris, Shawnee State University Ellen Pucke, Dension University Aubrey Saus, Wright State University Sarah Wines, Capital University Jacqueline O’Donnell, John Carroll University Meghna Rao, The Ohio State University Elizabeth Schopis, Ohio Wesleyan University Bethany Winston, Rose Petitti, John Carroll University Erin Ryan, The Ohio State University Sharlyn Scott, Bowling Green State University Caren Roushkolb, University of Akron Nikki Trautman, Baszynski Washington State Community College Britanny Saunier, Marietta College The Ohio State University Ashley Senary, Ohio University Tracy Tallarico, Ohio Dominican University Monica K. Tuttle, 2003 Katie Sheets, Kent State University Shannon Werner, Urbana University Lakeland Community College Ashley Barker, Malone College Zara-Marie Spooner, Denison University Rebecca Bell, Dennison University Clare Woessner, The Ohio State University Lauren Urycki, Kent State University Tessa Bondi, The Ohio State University Janna Woodburn, Ohio University Kathy Elias, The Ohio State University 2006 Courtney Allen, Capital University 2009 Bethanie Ferrara, The Ohio State University Sierra Austin, Wilberforce University LisaKim Banks, The Ohio State University 2012 Samantha Fling, Wilmington College Heidi Bauer, Kent State University Sarah Apple, The Ohio State University Brittany Benton, Ohio University Kimberely Friedman, Haley Callahan, The Ohio State University Stefani Baughman, Mercyhurst University Katina Brown, Bowling Green State University The Ohio State University Tiffany Carnes, Bluffton University Caroline Boone, Ohio University Allison Bugaj, The Ohio State University Dionne Graham, The Ohio State University Melanie Cheng, The Ohio State University Caitlin Brown, Capital University Anjali Chavan, The Ohio State University Kate Grible, The Ohio State University Lawana Chrisitan, Capital University Jordan Brown, The Ohio State University Angela Coburn, Miami University Sabrina Hersi-issa, Kathryn Exline, The Ohio State University Sarah Burns, Dension University Heather Coffenberry, Capital University The Ohio State University Jessica Gephart, Miami University Margaret Clark, Ohio University Sophia Davis, Miami University Caitlin Kollar, John Carroll University Amparo Gil, Cuyahoga Community College Amanda Grandjean, Miami University Khrista Halaiko, Marietta College Laura Meyer, The Ohio State University Darlene Hall-Jones, Samantha Griffith, Capital University Brittany Irwin, Capital University Christina Neidart, Lorain County Community Cuyahoga Community College Amanda R. Hemann, University of Dayton Jessica Joseph, Kent State University College Elizabeth Herron, Ohio University Bailey Higgins, Capital University Amanda King, The Ohio State University Michelle Paluga, Ohio Dominican University Ellen Hine, Muskingum College Julie A. Jakmides, University of Mount Union Candice Lefevre, Wilminton College Heather Parker, Wilmington College Alicia Jacqumin, Wilmington College Kelley Johnson, College of Wooster Amanda Lyons, University of Toledo Jennifer Phillips, Ashley Johns, The Ohio State University Trisha Kick, The Ohio State University Olivia Lyons, Wittenberg University Natalie Sabik, The Ohio State University Raven Jones, Miami University Kelly Litt Ohio, Dominican University Christina Massey, Capital University Katherine Schwendeman, Ohio Dominican Karen Kauffman, Owens Community College Calandra McGee, Dension University Kristen Miller, Lakeland Community College University Kristen Maionno, The Ohio State University Kamren McNeal, Heidelberg University Vanessa Panfil, The Ohio State University Liz Shirey, The Ohio State University Esther Mast, Wittenberg University Tasha Miracle, Moritz College of Law Divya Patel, The Ohio State University Nicole Smolter, The Ohio State University Quadia Muhammad, Ohio University Marrah Mitchell, Heidelberg University Heather Rutter, Muskingum College Damia Smoot, Miami University Amanda Papa, John Carroll University Sabrina Moxcey, The Ohio State University Whitney Scott, Ohio University Levit Talley, Miami University Disiree Riley, The Ohio State University Carrie A. Penko, April Shomaker, The Ohio State University Sarah Terman, The Ohio State University Lacey Rogers, Ohio University Lakeland Community College Kristina Short, Capital University Erica Thomas, John Carroll University Ryan Simonis, Ohio University Amelia Shaw, Ohio University Renee Steffen, Defiance College Miranda Tribble, Baldwin Wallace College Nakia Smith, Whitney Siehl, Moritz College of Law Amy Stoffregen, The Ohio State University Teri Wallace, Shawnee State University Columbus State Community College Jasmine E. Tucker, Howard University Cody Wedge, Muskingum College Amanda Wurst, The Ohio State University Adrianne Thomas, The Ohio State University Stephanie Vazquez, Ohio University Mary White, Wilmington College Lindsey Wilson, Muskingum College Nicole Waers, Wittenberg University Malissa Yon, Emily Warnimont, University of Findlay 2004 Washington State Community College Zoe Allerding, The Ohio State University 2010 Jaime Anderson, Youngstown State University Kelsey Bergfeld, The Ohio State University 2013 Bryn Beers Ohio University 2007 Angelica Bullock, Xavier University Dominique Boykin, Candace Allen, Natasha Bowman, Capital University Caitlyn Byers, Miami University Bowling Green State University Bowling Green State University Mallory Boykin Central State University Meredith Clark, University of Akron Rosalie Candau, Jessica Chain, Capital University Kathryn Cahill, The Ohio State University Alexis DaFonseca, Baldwin Wallace College Case Western Reserve University Kara Clunk, Wittenberg University Kelly Carr, University of Yetunde Emanuel, The Ohio State University Kathryn Clarkin, Kent State University Casey Cook, Miami University Heather Chappars, Muskingum College Lauren Hancock, The Ohio State University Alexis Cole, Moritz College of Law Dawn Curtis, Capital University Libby Cullins, Muskingum College Emily Hardcastle, University of Toledo Natalie Davis, The Ohio State University Gloria Dixon-Palmer, Franklin University Seena Days, Capital University Teale Harold, University of Mount Union Aamna Dosani, The Ohio State University Natasha Ewing, The Ohio State University Emily Dicke, Denison University Evann Heidersbach, Shanique Fleming, Kent State University Alice Harmon, Marietta College Dawn Good, The Ohio State University The Ohio State University Diane Foster, Chatfield College Barbara Herrera, The Ohio State University Shadonna Griffin, The Ohio State University Kristina Heuer, Cleveland State University Christine Frankart, Moritz College of Law Kendall Leser, The Ohio State University Amber Hanna, The Ohio State University Meghan Hough, College of Wooster Briana Freeman, Miami University Janet Lewis, Capital University Zeba Haydar, The Ohio State University Yuqin Jiao, Ohio University Marisa Garverick Herrera, Alea Moore, Ohio University Michelle Kilgore, Wilmington College LaDonna Knabbs, University of Toledo The Ohio State University Mollie Neil, The Ohio State University Jessica Lahmon, The Ohio State University Camila Lemaster, Ohio University Rachel Greuber, John Carroll University Sarah Overshiner, Wittenberg University Leanne Lamusga, Ohio Wesleyan University Alma Lovins, Ohio Dominican University Alexis Hamasaki, College of Wooster Rebecca Putnam, Lauren Neidhardt, Kelly Morman, Ohio Northern University Aliah Hasan, The Ohio State University Washington State Community College Hobart and William Smith College Andrea Pavlichich, University of Akron Megan Quellhorst, The Ohio State University Joni Roberson, Ohio Wesleyan University Jadiris Rodriguez, John Carroll University Caitlin Reed, Wilmington College India Roberson, Wright State University Tamara Rudder, Mount Vernon Nazarene Arooj Sheikh, The Ohio State University 18 Deborah Sasser, Wright State University Alumnae of NEW Leadership™ Ohio

Destinee Henton, Tristyn Eppley, Ekaterina Hauff, Tiffin University Case Western Reserve University University of Cincinnati Kelly Henderly, Capital University Amber Hickman, Kent State University Morgan Gale, Bowling Green State University Alexandra Hensley, The Ohio State University Barbara Jordan, Moritz College of Law Charity Harrison, The Ohio State University Katie Hinkle The Ohio State University Stephanie Megas, College of Wooster Ellenore Holbrook, Mycheala Holley, The Ohio State University Sarah Montell, The Ohio State University Ohio University Honors Tutorial College Eleanor James, The Ohio State University Lindsay Moore, Miami University Buxi Iacobone, Annmarie Julian, The Ohio State University Sarah Nocar, The Ohio State University Columbus State Community College Allison Kerman, Capital University Meghan Pearce, Denison University Kenza Kamal, The Ohio State University Kylie Kuhlman, The Ohio State University Ainslee Robson, College of Wooster Hyeji Kim, The Ohio State University Mara Mason, The Ohio State University Colleen Ryan, The Ohio State University Katie Kurnick, The Ohio State University Nichole Meredith, The Ohio State University Chelsea Smith, Marietta College Moriah Lieberman, The Ohio State University Grace Montgomery, College of Wooster Priya Sonty, Moritz College of Law Jessica McConnell, The Ohio State University Aciel Muheisen, Walsh University Terra Marie, Soto University of Findlay Samantha Miller, Ohio University Laura O’Meara, Walsh University Sarah Wickham, The Ohio State University Angel Nalubega, Antioch College Carly Palmer, Muskingum University Jamie Neal, Miami University Lalitha Pamidigantam, Christine Ostrosky, Miami University The Ohio State University 2014 Natalie Roberts, Miami University Shradha Parekh, The Ohio State University Chelsea Ahting, University of Kentucky Angelina Rodriguez, Antioch College Briauna Portis, The Ohio State University Chelsea Amis, College of Wooster Gabrielle Simmons, The Ohio State University Mi Row, The Ohio State University Marissa Beller, Lakeland Community College Samantha Sinn, Kaylor Schuttinger, Malone University Rebecca Bernstein, Cornell University J Bowling Green State University Amara Shomali, Walsh University enna Breslin, Denison University Schuyler Stupica, Kenyon College Marissa Smithinsky, The Ohio State University Michelle Buckingham, Wright State University Kalyn Swihart, The Ohio State University Maryori Sosa, The College of Wooster Megan Carrasco, Kent State University Soleil Sykes, Antioch College Nia Stanford, Ohio Wesleyan University Lea Carroll, Walsh University Emily Tatum, Miami University Sydney Taylor, The Ohio State University Alexis Carson, Kent State University Jamieson Weaver, Grove City College Josiem Veal, The College of Wooster Sarah Chadwell, Ohio University Traci Willis, The University of Findlay Crystal Vincent, Ohio University Ebony Davenport, Wright State University Sophia Zupanc, Wellesley College Destiny Williams, Muskingum University Shannon Fillingim, The Ohio State University Gabrielle Woodberry, Sounjanette Hagan, Kent State University The Ohio State University Renee Hagerty, Ohio University 2017 Shana Zelenka, The College of Wooster Moira Kelley, John Carroll University Sara Al-Zubi, Miami University Chelsea Kennedy, Kent State University Sarah Anstaett, Denison University Monica Klonowski, University of Toledo Hannah Borowski, Ohio University 2019 Kriste Lapkus, The Ohio State University Siqi Cheng, University of Cincinnati Evelyn Aaron, Walsh University Sabrina Mazyck, Kent State University Clara Davison, The Ohio State University Chloe Bradley, The Ohio State University Carolyn Newberry, Capital University Allison DeLooze, Ohio Wesleyan University Lisa Brown, The Ohio State University Lauren Schoenewald, College of Wooster Julia Dennen, The Ohio State University Destiny Brown, The Ohio State University Elizabeth Schoppelrei, Wright State University Caroline Gonzalez, The Ohio State 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Ohio School Boards Association Ready to Run® Campaign Training for Women is a non-partisan conference for women who want to run for office, seek higher office, work on a campaign, get appointed to office or become leaders and advocates in their communities.

Built on the momentum of NEW Leadership™ Ohio, Ready to Run® is the first such program of its kind in Ohio and is modeled after the national program at the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers.

Ready to Run® lays the groundwork for public life with insights from current elected officials and workshops on topics such as campaign messaging, campaign finance, an overview of the key elements to launching a political campaign and best practices to developing oneself as a community advocate.

As these politically-minded leaders return to their communities, the indirect impact will affect friends, colleagues and community members that benefit from the knowledge and skills the participants gained during the training.

Ready to Run® Ohio is administered by the John Glenn College of Public Affairs and is proud to pertner with the Center for American Women and Politics.

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Judge O’Donnell has served on the Franklin County Common Pleas Court since 2013. Previously, she served a federal law clerk, an Asst. Attorney General, and an associate with Carpenter Lipps & Leland. She’s an active member of several bar associations, & a proud wife and mother of two young children!

“Having personally done so three times, and supporting dozens of others, I know that running for office is challenging, tiring, and rewarding all at the same time. I chose to participate in Ready to Run to learn from and to encourage other future leaders to develop the skills and confidence to serve their communities in various elected positions.”

“I was really impressed with the quality of content offered by each presenter, and the organization of the entire Ready to Run program. Specifically, I enjoyed learning how to best utilize the ever-evolving digital media platforms, and how to prioritize campaign activities based on timing and available funds. I am grateful for the chance to hear from such highly-respected professionals in so many various campaign-related industries, and I look forward to participating in future Ready to Run events!” ALUMNA PROFILE ALUMNA

POWER 22 Alumnae of Ready to Run®

2015 Charlene Adams Christine Frankart Jamie Liggins Ashley Stewart Jeanette Armbrust Kelli Gargasz Taylor Liggins Ellen Turk Sylvia Carter Gretchen Green Tracy Najera Mindy Walker Jennifer Dillard Carolyn Harding Meghan Pearce Eva Yarger Gail Dudley Sarah JanTausch Charisse Penn

2016 Lori Abshire Katie Chanpong Elise Geig Crystal Lett Sarah Nerad Betsy Sharp Bobbi Jo Allan Paige Chapman-Layland Marie Gibbons Anne Marie Newman Lauren Squires Margo Arnold Lisa Christian Alison Goldstein Kris LoFrumento Christine O’Malley Kelli Stiles Eva Ball Emily Coen Amanda Grandjean Linda Maggio Anamaria Perales-lang Tamie Sullivan Noni Banksi Natalie Coles Emily Groseclose Tina Maharath Sarah Perry Maureen Sweeney Meaghan Barbin Beth Collis Gretchen Hammond Tres Marangoni Laura Pizmoht Ruth Sweeney Lourdes Barroso de Christy Cook Amy Harkins Amy Marion Sandra Puskarcik Sonya Thesing Padilla Rebecca Damsen Kristine Hayes Annie Marsico Maria Ramirz Krista Threadgill Leah Basobas O’Carroll Nancy Day-Achauer Alise Heckman Ashley Martin Jessica Rannow Jessica Tobias Andrea Beck Carolyn Destefani Alexandra Hilditch Carie Martin Michele Reynolds Heather Tsavaris Marci Bird Michelle Dippold Kathryn Hille Morgan Masters Lisa Rice Leah Uhrig Julia Blankenship Elizabeth Douglass Melanie Houston Erin Mayne Melissa Riggins Beth van Haaren Mikayla Bodey Elisabeth Duesler Ashley Howard Erica McCain Amanda Ripke Aileen Wagner Diane Bonfiglio Dana Engell Kelli Hykes Kristi McClure Judith Rosman Elisabeth Warner Kim Bood Lindsey Evans Amy Ikerd Melanie McClure Padmini Roy-Dixon C. S. Whitehouse Riana Brewer Michael-lynn Evans Karen Jobalia Ghofran Miari Sara Ryan Melissa Wilde Michelle Brewer-Bunnell Janet Everhard Betsey Krause Emma Mirles Beth Savage Andrea Wiltrout Melissa Briggs-Phillips Brooke Felts Stephanie Krider Tracy Moebius Sarah Schregardus Amber Woodburn Laurie Burkland Shannon Fillingim Melissa Kruse Shannon Moore Emily Schriver Jessica Wright Jenifer Burnaugh Barbara Fleeter Shannon Kupfer Melinda Moos Andrea See Mary Yerina Sandra Carrillo Tracey Fox Morgan Landis Kelly Morman Molly Semones Enas Yunis Beth Carsone Lisa Frazier Katie Lesmerises Christina Muldoon Marianne Shank Claudia Zane

2017 Carrie Almasi Sheena Crawford Mel Fuhrmann Erin Kollar Courtney Noster Mary Pat Smith Elizabeth Anderson Laura Creed Theresa Gasper Carol Lindley Lauren Orrico Jennifer Smyser Mary Balbier Rene Delane Alissa Glenn Joanna Lopez Inman Arion Owens Mary Sokolowski Maggi Barth Cynthia Demsey Lindsey Grdina Melanie Majikas Amanda Patterson Ashley Stewart Ann Bergen Kristy deVries Ann Marie Grimberg Bridgette Mariea Phoebe Potiker Linda Striefsky Deena Bilek Morgan DeWitt Nicole Hadley Cecilia Martin Leigh Prugh Maureen Sweeney Brandi Braun Maureen Dostal Cheryl Hannan Cindy Marx Tia Ramey Lisa Swiatek Kellie Brennan Ashley Dzurnak Carolyn Harding Maureen McEnery Shelli Reeves Nikki Tecco Marlene Brisk Amber Evans Amy Havelka Lindsey McEntee Michele Reynolds Kim Trowbridge Bobbie Celeste Janet Everhard MD Anna Heintzelman Maria Mone Shawna Roberts Deborah Turner Monica Cerrezuela Sophia Fifner Morgan Hess Anita Moore Sharon Robinson-Walls Renee Vaughan Ellen Cleary Shanique Fleming Maura Holowchak Shannon Moore Katherine Roegner Christina Vera Sheila Coleman Audrey Flood Karolyn Isenhart Lillian Morales Allison Russo Nicole Ward Bethany Collier Alexandra Foltz Kathy Jones Lana Z. Moresky Meg Ryan Shockey Sarah Watkins Liz Conway Lindsey Foradori Chelsea Kennedy Christina Muldoon Gina Scarver Sara Wendel Coutanya Coombs Elissa Francis Kara Kirby Susannah Muskovitz Karin Schleifer Melva Williams-Argaw Laura Cotton Lisa Frericks Darya Klammer Cherie Nelson Janine Sickmeyer Susan Yutzey

2018 Elizabeth Anderson Julianne Finnegan Heather Karr Kara Morgan Caitlin Purk Beth Tjoland Kaylee Bates Audeey Flood Rania Khamees Rachael Morocco Tyiesha Radford Shorts Deborah Toussaint Jenny Bell Lucy Frank Amanda King Michelle Newman Brady Melissa Riggins Meghan Tubbs Lisa Benton Lisa Frericks Lydia Lancaster Nicole Nieto Lisa Rupple Kim Tyler Olivia Biggs Shannon Gallagher Catherine Lang-Cline Stephanie Page Samantha Sawmiller Cynthia Vermillion Erika Buri Meagan Gosney Emily Law Urvi Patel Corissa Spence Sarah Warren Tom] Burns Chrisi Hagan Gretchen Lipari Jennifer Pavelka Lyndsey Stough Eileen Watts Ellen Greene Bush Niki Hampton Brandy Lipscomb Molly Peirano Susan Swyt Mosie Welch Bobbie Celeste Carolyn Harding Colleen Manley Erin Peterson Tara Talgar Sarah Wolf-Knight Reena Dar Emily Hess Daphne Moehring Stephanie Petrov Barbara Taylor Beth Workman Nancy Day-Achauer Hannah Jenuwine Stephanie Mohr Kathryn Poe Ruth Teeters Portia Zaire Babette Donadio Alexandria Jones Mary Moore Letha Pugh Sarah Tibbits

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2019 Janine Baker Gail Dudley Robyn Harper Jasmin Hurley Veda Mathur Sarah Pomeroy Lilian Beck Siema Eljack Michelle Hendricks Sarah JanTausch Sandra Miller Vergene Span- Gilda Begly Sophia Fifner Alex Hensley Kelli Johnson Valerie Mockus gler-Braithwaite Billie Brandon Audrey Flood Donna Hight Teresa Kaylor Bobbi Montgomery Lori Trent Christina Busche Meredith Freedhoff Teresa Hillis Kylie Kuhlman Sheryl Munson Maggie Walsh Fran Carr Emma Gardner Amy Hiner Margaret Lin Jillian Newman Kelley Williams Allison Cole Susan Gentille Dara Houston Annan Lippincott Michelle Novak Chelsea Woods

2020 Madelyn Adamission Vicki Rager Colon Tom Grandy Terra McMillian Jennifer Prince Terri Taylor Nancy Aichholz Serena Coppula Alfreda Green-Harvey Kamren McNeal Maria Ramirez Sonia Tillman Rosa Allen Hilary Damaser Bridjette Hairston Christine Meadows Diane Cunningham Redden Alan Tucker Victoria Allen Anne Lange DeVine Jennifer Harlow kelly Mills Bobbi Reichtell Tara Tucker Stephanie Anderson Danielle Dillard Felice Harris Kerri Mollard Jessica Reiser Erin Wander Sarah Paxton Ballard Paul Dorrance Tara Hawkins Marley Nelson Ella Rozey Danielle Warner Olivia Biggs Ashley Eddie Shayanna Hinkle-Moore Leticia Nketiah Gina Russo Sarah Welch Abby Wimbuscus Black Nilu Ekanayake Beverley Hirzel Erin Oakley Colleen Saccotelli Ann Wennberg Michelle Blanton Alejandra Esson Mycheala Holley Colleen O’Donnell Samantha Sawmiller Dariah Williams Ben Blaweiss Sharon Evanko Kyla Hurns Awo Onwudiwe Lizett Schreiber JaMesha Williamson Katherine Borland Mary Kay Fenlon Eva Jones Kaylee Padova April Scott Margaret Wilmoth Brittany Boulton John Finn Beth Kowalczyk Breanne Parcels Susan Sedlacko Melissa Wilt Kathy Buschbacher Haley Foster Cathi Kulik Jean Parker Rena Shak Karin Small Wurapa Vanessa Butler Lucy Frank Megan Malara Laura Perme Brandi Slaughter Ainsley Young Marybeth Camboni Greta Frost Stephanie Marker Erin Peterson Cybele Smith Kim Young Margaret Casey Susan Gentille Anastasia Martinez Jordan Petty Jenny Spencer Kiaira Zachary Rebecca Clark Erin Gibbons Charity Martin-King Stephanie Pierce Addison Spriggs Nicole Clum Laurie Gibson Alissa Mayhaus Andrew Pierce II Carla Stewart Stefanie Coe Lakeisha Glenn Stacy McIntire Mollie Prasher Kimberly Strauss Jill Cole Erica Gordon Rhodesia McMillian Latoska Price Susan Swyt

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POWER Commission

Launched in 2017, the POWER Commission is a bi-partisan group of women leaders from all over Ohio that champion Glenn College programs that strengthen gender equality and empower Ohio women in public leadership. The Commission, comprised of women leaders from throughout Ohio, supports mentoring, advocacy, fundraising, and strategic direction.

Learn more at http://glenn.osu.edu/power-commission/

POWER Commission Members Mary Augsburger Shadia Jallaq Jenna Reese Bobbie Celeste Debbie Johnson Pamela Siekman Michelle Fitzgibbon Anisa Liban Antoinette Wilson Amy Goyal Beryl Piccolantonio

Mary Augsburger

Attorney Mary Amos Augsburger holds the distinction as the first female CEO of the Ohio State Bar Association and only the fourth leader in the organization’s 138-year history.

As CEO, Augsburger leads and directs this $11 million professional legal association that represents more than 21,000 Ohio lawyers and judges, which is nearly 57% of Ohio law practitioners. Total membership of the OSBA is approximately 26,000, which includes paralegals and student associate members. In this executive leadership role, Augsburger directs the OSBA’s mission, goals, policy positions and related operational policies. She leads a 64-person staff, and oversees all programs and services to members. Additionally, she orchestrates the Association’s 24-member board and supervises the organization’s budget and fiscal management of building operations.

Augsburger began her career in the Ohio Senate as Chief Legal Counsel and Policy Advisor for the Senate Majority Caucus. She was just 30 years of age. She drafted and negotiated proposed legislation for criminal and civil justice initiatives, finance and elections law changes and state budget issues. Additionally, she managed litigation involving members of the Senate, the legislative process and constitutional challenges to state laws.

After a brief stint in private practice in government relations and health care law with then law firm Squire Sanders + Dempsey LLP (now Squire, Patton & Boggs), Augsburger returned to her true passion of public service and advocacy as Division Chief Counsel and Department Policy Advisor to the Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Financial Institutions. There, she assisted the Director and Superintendent in the formulation of operational and policy initiatives, as well as proposed legislation and administrative regulations for the agency. She also served as Legal Liaison with federal regulatory partners.

From there, Augsburger moved to the Ohio Auditor of State where she served as Director of Policy and Public Affairs. In her role, she formulated and drafted strategic policy initiatives. She also managed the Auditor’s government relations program and directed the office’s communications, public relations and outreach programs.

In 2012, Augsburger joined the Ohio State Bar Association as Legislative Counsel. Pursuing her passion for advocacy, she managed the OSBA’s legislative program. In this capacity, she served as the OSBA’s lobbyist and advocate, and drafted and negotiated proposed legislation and policy initiatives for state budget issues, civil justice and workers’ compensation reforms and taxation, banking, and corporate law changes.

Originally from Mansfield, Ohio, Augsburger earned her law degree from Capital University Law School and her undergraduate degree from The Ohio State University. She is married with one child. 26 POWER Commission

Bobbie Celeste

Bobbie Celeste’s professional passions include psychology and politics. She has worked on political campaigns at the national, state, and local level. As a psychologist, she counsels clients through the lifespan about life career planning. Using her experience in politics and her skills as a psychologist, she founded Women’s Political Leadership Circles to coach and support progressive women candidates and leaders.

Bobbie and met and married at the College of Wooster, joined the U.S. together, and have raised two daughters. Bobbie knows what it’s like to juggle school, work, children, and campaigns, including those of family members —Ted Celeste for State Representative and for Governor.

After receiving her PhD in Psychology from The Ohio State University and being licensed, Bobbie served in private practice and consulted with the Ohio Psychological Association where she received numerous awards for mental health advocacy, including the State Leadership Award from the American Psychological Association. She currently belongs to the POWER Commission of the John Glenn College of Public Affairs, Ohio Women in Government, and LEAD Ohio Academy.

Michelle Fitzgibbon

Michelle Fitzgibbon was involved in various local and statewide campaigns before working as an aide at the Ohio House of Representatives. In 2000, she left the Ohio House of Representatives to work in an independent multi-client lobbying firm. As a lobbyist in the firm, Michelle advocated for a multitude of client issues including: healthcare, insurance, taxation, local government and education.

In 2010, Michelle opened her own firm, The Fitzgibbon Group. Michelle continues to work with the legislature and state administration on client issues. Her honest approach and reliability has resulted in successful outcomes for her clients.

Michelle received her BA in Political Science from The Ohio State University. She is a graduate of the Jo Ann Davidson Leadership Institute, a former board member of Kids Voting Central Ohio, a member of Community Shelter Board’s Women Leaders, a guest lecturer for The Ohio State University’s NEW Leadership Program, and a member of the Ohio Lobbying Association where she serves as a mentor.

Amy Goyal

Amy Goyal is an assistant vice president for State Relations for The Ohio State University. She represents the university before legislative and executive branch officials, educational organizations and other state governmental entities.

Prior to joining Ohio State in 2013, Amy served as a member of the Sean P. Dunn & Associates group, where she represented the interests of a number of clients before the and other state agencies. In addition to her role with the university, Amy also serves on the Community Refugee and Immigration Services (CRIS) Board of Trustees. She received her BA and MPA from The Ohio State University.

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Shadia Jallaq

Shadia Jallaq currently serves as a project manager for Healthy Mom, Healthy Family at the Ohio Colleges of Medicine Government Resource Center. Shadia is passionate about education and empowering women to help them realize their potential.

Shadia established the Programs for Ohio Women Empowered to Represent (POWER) to educate, empower and encourage Ohio women to run for political office and lead their communities as well as the Ohio Registered Election Official Certification program, which provides a 2-year educational path to certification as an Ohio Election Official. The Ohio State University recently awarded Shadia the Distinguished Diversity Enhancement Award for her work on POWER.

She currently serves on the commission for Programs for Ohio Women Empowered to Represent, is a member of Ohio Women in Government and has served on the board of trustees for the South-Western City Schools Educational Foundation and the Association of Staff and Faculty Women. Shadia is a proud alumna of The Ohio State University, graduating cum laude with Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Studies.

Debbie Johnson

Debbie Johnson served on the Upper Arlington City Council from January 2010 to January 2018. She served as vice president of Council from 2014 - 2015 and President of Council/Mayor from 2016 - 2018. She has served on the Upper Arlington Community Improvement Corporation, the economic development arm of the City and chaired the community’s sidewalk task force as well as the Community Facilities and Services Master Plan committee. She has also served on the Franklin County Planning Commission as a Commissioner Designate in 2015-2016. Debbie was awarded the 2012 Community Service award by the Upper Arlington Chamber of Commerce.

She is a graduate of the Jo Ann Davidson Ohio Leadership Institute and remains active in their programs. She is also president of Leadership Catalyst, where she has consulted with a variety of clients, with an emphasis on leadership development programs.

Among her community leadership roles, Debbie has served as president of the board for Women for Economic Development (WELD) and is currently active on Otterbein Women’s Leadership Network at her alma mater, Otterbein University. She also serves on the John Glenn College Women in Leadership Commission.

In another leadership role, she is a Founder of the Ross Leadership Institute where she serves as the founding director and is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the Leadership Development Institute. Debbie specializes in connecting people to maximize the individuals’ or organization’s leadership development.

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Anisa Liban

Anisa Liban graduated from the John Glenn College of Public Affairs with a BA in Public Affairs and Minor in Nonprofit Studies.

Anisa spent her early-career advocating for clean-safe drinking water and has raised over $70,000 through her organization Horn of Hope. Today, she works for the City of Columbus as a Legislative Assistant.

She is often found serving in a myriad of roles both professionally and in the community. Anisa is a New Leadership Ohio Alumna, New-American Leadership program participant and a member of New Leaders Council Columbus.

Beryl Piccolantonio

Beryl Piccolantonio has dedicated her career to serving the public and her community. She is passionate about building safe and thriving neighborhoods, and she has a proven record of ensuring all who appear before her to adjudicate their disputes have a fair opportunity to be heard.

She worked for over a decade at the Industrial Commission of Ohio, where, among other roles, she presided over administrative hearings and issued written decisions for a very busy docket. Beryl also worked in the agency’s human resource and legal departments as the director of labor relations where, among other duties, she mediated labor disputes.

Her experience presiding over hearings and labor disputes led to her appointment by the Industrial Commission Nominating Council as chief ombudsperson for Ohio’s workers’ compensation system where she has served since 2013. She had the unique opportunity to re-build the program, including hiring and training staff, in order to provide information and mediation to anyone interacting with the workers compensation system.

She serves as an elected member of the Gahanna-Jefferson Board of Education, and has served as board president since her election in 2015. She also serves as a member of the Eastland-Fairfield Board of Education, the Gahanna Civil Service Commission, Kid’s Voting of Central Ohio Advisory Board, and Columbus New Leaders Council advisory board.

Jenna Reese

Jenna Reese currently serves as the Director of State Policy for the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation. She advocates for Ohio’s farmers, focusing on quality of life issues such as energy, transportation, broadband, education, water quality, and mental health. Jenna has been involved in campaigning for state legislators and has 4 years of state legislature experience working as a legislative aide in the Ohio House for various members.

She is a graduate of the John Glenn College of Public Affairs at The Ohio State University where she completed her Master of Arts in Public Policy and Management. Her research capstone examined the impacts of limited access to broadband on rural mental health. She graduated cum laude from Ashland University with her B.A. in Political Science and History. She is a member of the Ohio Lobbying Association, Ohio Women in Government, and former Chair of UNCHAINED, an anti-human trafficking organization that raised awareness and provided survivor scholarships using the medium of fashion.

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Pamela Siekman

Pamela Siekman Active in Ohio politics and policymaking for more than 20 years, Pamela Siekman has cultivated a rolodex of relationships among Ohio’s Fortune 1000 companies and its local, state, and federally elected officials. She co-founded with her husband Dwayne, Siekman Siekman & Associates, a government and public affairs firm operating in Ohio and Washington, D.C. At their firm, she plays an integral role in developing lobbying and public affairs strategies for clients, such as Halliburton, Woolpert, Transportation Research Center Inc., City of New Albany, City of Euclid and K&D Group.

Prior to her work at Siekman and Siekman, she founded PRH Consulting Group, a national political fundraising and consulting firm which has raised more than $100 million for state and federal candidates, including multiple presidential committees, as well as corporate clients. For a decade, she played a key role in Speaker of the House John A. Boehner’s national finance committee.

As a legislative aide for then Majority Leader of the Ohio House of Representatives Patrick Tiberi, Pamela navigated tort and tax bills for the leader. And as a lobbyist for the Ohio State Medical Association, she fought for the passage of Ohio’s “Prompt Pay” law, as well as led the association’s other top legislative priorities in public health and insurance reform. Pamela received her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Wright State University and a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Bowling Green State University. She is a graduate of the Jo Ann Davidson Ohio Leadership Institute, a member of the Association of Ohio Commodores, and serves on the New Albany Chamber Board, Ohio Women Suffrage Centennial Commission, and as the Ohio Chair and Secretary of Maggie’s List.

Antoinette F. Wilson

Antoinette F. Wilson is CEO and co-founder of Triumph Communications, Inc Triumph Communications, Inc. is a full-service strategic communications firm offering services in the areas of Public Affairs, Community Relations, Political Campaigns and Media Buying.

For two decades, Wilson has represented numerous public and private sector clients, with an established record of accomplishment in community, government and public affairs. In 2008, Wilson was appointed assistant secretary of State, serving as the first woman to be appointed to that position.

Wilson has served as a general consultant/campaign manager for over 100 campaigns at the local, state and national levels. As the former director of Training and Talent for the Democratic National Committee in Washington D.C., and as development/political director of the , Wilson strategized and shaped efforts to foster, promote and develop hundreds of elected officials at the local, county and state levels.

Wilson currently serves on the boards of the Community Shelter Board-Women’s Leadership, Progress Ohio, Ohio Sustainable Business Council, Somali Education Resource Center, and a member with the American Sustainable Business Council and National Association of Women Business Owners. Wilson is a former chair for “She Should Run National Leader” - Womens Campaign Fund and a former board member for the American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, Hope Chest and the International Institute for Democracy. In 1998, Wilson was a Women

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