IT'S TIME TO CELEBRATE 35 YEARS OF WOMENof ACHIEVEMENT2020 2020 WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT Live Show MC: Angela Pace WELCOME 8.12 Sandy Doyle-Ahern, Chair, YWCA Board of Trustees Working with YWCA Columbus, we’re making 2020 positive change in our communities. We salute Academy Sponsor Message: Cardinal Health the Women of Achievement, and together ACADEMY OF WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT MARCH we’re powering a brighter future for us all. Presenting Sponsor Message: L Brands PRESENTING SPONSORS IT'S TIME TO LOOK BACK 2020 WOMAN OF ACHIEVEMENT HONOREE Francie Henry Introduction by 2020 Woman On The Rise honoree, Jordan Davis Presenting Sponsor Message: Honda 2020 WOMAN OF ACHIEVEMENT HONOREE Lisa Ingram Introduction by 2020 Woman On The Rise honoree, Suzy Bureau 2020 WOMAN OF ACHIEVEMENT HONOREE Dr. Anahi Ortiz Introduction by 2020 Woman On The Rise honoree, Victoria Alesi IT'S TIME TO LEAD WITH DIGNITY Christie Angel, President and CEO, YWCA Columbus ACADEMY SPONSOR Presenting Sponsor Message: American Electric Power IT'S TIME TO LOOK FORWARD 2020 WOMAN OF ACHIEVEMENT HONOREE Alison J. Barret Introduction by 2020 Woman On The Rise honoree, Christina Patel 35TH ANNIVERSARY SPONSOR 2020 WOMAN OF ACHIEVEMENT HONOREE Sandra J. Anderson Introduction by 2020 Woman On The Rise honoree, Rhiannon Childs Presenting Sponsor Message: Big Lots Your YWCA Columbus is 2020 WOMAN OF ACHIEVEMENT HONOREE on a mission to eliminate Barbara Jean Smoot racism, empower women and promote peace, Introduction by 2020 Woman On The Rise honoree, Sundeepti Jindal justice, freedom and dignity for all. aep.com/community 35th Anniversary Sponsor: The Champion Companies 65 S. 4th St., Columbus, OH 43215 | ywcacolumbus.org 2 3 TEXT TO GIVE: Text ywcacbus to 74121 #ywcacbus IT'S TIME TO... The theme “It’s Time” recognizes and celebrates the CELEBRATE 35 YEARS OF 35th anniversary of Women of Achievement, while also allowing us to look back through the years, back It’s Time to use our voices and our WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT at the accomplishments of YWCA Columbus over the past year, and into the future at what each Women of platform to spread these messages Achievement think it is “time for.” that can create real change in Columbus, Ohio and beyond. It’s Time to stand up against racism, It’s Time $35,000 MATCH to fight for the dignity of Because of their unwavering every person. commitment to our community, The Champion Companies matched 35TH ANNIVERSARY SPONSOR It’s Time to $35,000 of the donations raised during the commemoration of the 2020 FULFILL THANK YOU, Women of Achievement event. MICHELLE YEAGER-THORTON & OUR THE CHAMPION COMPANIES! CHRISTIE ANGEL MISSION. PRESIDENT & CEO, YWCA COLUMBUS SAVE THE DATE JOIN US It’s Time to AT OUR LEAD NEXT EVENT... WITH DIGNITY. SANDY OCTOBER 2020 DOYLE-AHERN CHAIR, YWCA COLUMBUS BOARD OF TRUSTEES 4 5 It was an amazing experience meeting and connecting with the Women of Achievement. They shared great insight and advice with us. 2020 -Woman On The Rise, Victoria Alesi Women on the Rise In holding true with tradition–in this milestone year–we also honor exemplary young women doing great work in our community. These Women On The Rise–Victoria Alesi, Suzy Bureau, Rhiannon Childs, Jordan Davis, Sundeepti Jindal and Christina Patel–will be the next change-makers in Columbus. We can't wait to see what they do next! Today we honor our newest Academy members: Sandra J. Anderson, Alison J. Barret, Francie Henry, Lisa Ingram, Dr. Anahi Ortiz, and Barbara Jean Smoot. These exemplary women join 268 others who have been inducted into our Academy of Women of Achievement over the last 35 years. 2020 Women of 6 Achievement 7 2020 Woman of Achievement SANDRA J. ANDERSON RETIRED ATTORNEY, NOW COMMUNITY SERVANT Sandy Anderson has an incredible personal board members. Her own board service, and professional track record of commitment both past and present, is expansive. From to dignity, equity, and respect for others. her election as the first woman President Raised as a farmer’s daughter in Ross County, of the Columbus Bar Association Board of she went on to graduate Summa Cum Laude Governors in 1996, to her current leadership from Ohio University, and Magna Cum Laude of Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio and from Northwestern University School of Law, Equality Ohio, Sandy has been positively where she earned her Juris Doctor degree. impacting the Columbus community for decades. Her tenure on Equality Ohio Sandy became a female attorney when spanned the battle for marriage equality, and the practice of law was extremely now she is an adamant defender of women’s male-dominated. While working on the reproductive rights through her work with partnership track, she opened doors and Planned Parenthood. carved a path for the female attorneys who would come after her. Beginning in the 1990s, She is a tireless advocate for women, Sandy fought for gender fairness for women minorities, and members of LGBTQIA in law, even serving on the Ohio Supreme communities, both in her work as an Court Joint Task Force for Gender Fairness. attorney, and through her numerous roles as a community servant. She is a generous mentor to young attorneys and to women beginning their service as It’s Time for women to help women TAKE CHARGE. 8 9 2020 Woman of Achievement ALISON J. BARRET GRANTS & SERVICES DIRECTOR, GREATER COLUMBUS ARTS COUNCIL Alison is an insistent voice for social justice In addition to her professional service, Alison whose service is humble, inspiring, and has served on many nonprofit boards—BESA, genuine. As the Director of Grants and YWCA Columbus, Thurber House, and Broad Services at the Greater Columbus Arts Street Presbyterian Church. But her nearly Council, she is responsible for awarding 20 years of philanthropy experience and approximately $4 million yearly in grants board service are just the tip of the iceberg of to artists and arts organizations in the Alison’s giving spirit. Columbus area, while assuring equity and access to funding for all segments of the She donates much of her personal time and community. treasure to the causes dearest to her, and encourages others to do the same, in ways Her current role at GCAC follows a long big and small. On her birthday (March 4th), professional history of philanthropy in Alison asks her friends and family to “March Central Ohio. Because of her background, Forth” and participate in their communities, Alison’s counsel is sought by nonprofit amplifying and multiplying her generous leaders and development professionals impact. to strengthen fundraising campaigns and diversify organizations. As a result, Alison’s impact on philanthropy in Columbus, and therefore on the community in general, is wide and deep. Now more than ever, It’s Time to MARCH FORTH! 11 2020 Woman of Achievement FRANCIE HENRY REGIONAL PRESIDENT, FIFTH THIRD BANK Francie is driven to make a difference in women inside and outside of Fifth Third Central Ohio through empowering women Bank, providing a strong model of female and providing educational opportunities leadership in a historically male-dominated for low to moderate-income individuals. industry. These two passions are the motivating force between Francie’s personal volunteerism Her profound impact on the Central Ohio and her professional philanthropy at Fifth community can be seen and felt in her Third Bank, where she serves as the only service and contributions to The Women’s female Regional President. Fund of Central Ohio, the Columbus Women’s Commission, the Ohio Commission Her long and impressive career history in of Independent Colleges, the Jeanne B. banking tells the story of hard work and McCoy Community Center for the Arts, perseverance, which is rooted in Francie’s and many more. Francie gravitates toward experiences growing up as the daughter of supporting nonprofit organizations that hardworking Greek immigrants in Mount appreciate gender, cultural, and ethnic Vernon, Ohio. differences. She advocates that these differences are what provide the spirit and Through her remarkable banking career, vitality of a community. Francie has mentored hundreds of It’s Time for us to APPRECIATE one another for who we are. 12 13 2020 Woman of Achievement LISA INGRAM PRESIDENT & CEO, WHITE CASTLE Lisa Ingram is a champion for diversity and a creating opportunity and investment in strong advocate for vulnerable populations. underserved neighborhoods. In addition to This is apparent in her actions as the her own board service, Lisa is a member of a President and CEO of White Castle, where local program to prepare women for board she has created a Diversity and Inclusion roles, where she provides an example of Committee, and worked to revise systems powerful female leadership while helping and processes so that women and minorities others navigate new service opportunities. have equal opportunities for promotion. Lisa is the fourth Ingram family member to Her innovation and creativity, coupled with serve as President of the iconic Columbus her vision and values, has made her a force company. within her industry, and these same qualities have been an invaluable asset to the city of Outside of White Castle, Lisa’s commitment Columbus. In 2018, Lisa was named one of to inclusion and empowerment comes 35 Women’s Foodservice Forum Industry shining through in her volunteer board Titans, where she was recognized for her involvement. In her work on the OhioHealth public commitment to prioritizing women’s board, she advocates to ensure resources advancement within her organization. are put in place to bridge gaps for our community’s most vulnerable populations. Similarly, through her work on the United Way of Central Ohio board, she champions It’s Time, because now we KNOW better. And together we must DO better to achieve lasting change for generations to come.