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WELD WomEn for Economic anD LEaDErship DEvELopmEnt 2012 Women You should Know calendar

WELD – Women for Economic and Leadership Development

2012 marks 200Columbus’ celebration of the bi-centennial of the founding of our city. WELD joins that celebration by recognizing all of our citizens and honoring the many accomplished women who have contributed significantly to the growth of Columbus. Each of our 2012 Women You Should Know calendar honorees has been photographed at an historically significant site within Columbus to pay tribute to the partnership between our remarkable city and the women who have helped it to thrive.

Research has proven that the prosperity of a region increases when women share leadership roles in businesses, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and government entities. WELD’s mission is to develop and advance women’s leadership and thus strengthen the economic prosperity of the communities they serve. This past year, in conjunction with Otterbein University and the Institute on Women, WELD produced our first annual Central Ohio Leadership Census documenting the number of women in leadership positions in and around Columbus. We will continue to work to increase these baseline numbers by annually updating this report and recognizing those organizations that excel in promoting women into top leadership positions at WELD’s Keynote Event each March. Also this past year, WELD held our first annual Women’s Leadership Conference, Pathways to Leadership, featuring Keynote Speaker Donna James, Chair of the National Women’s Business Council. More than one hundred forty women gathered to learn and teach specific leadership skills and fundamental theories. Some of the topics included: “From the C-Suite to the Board Room,” “Leadership in the Partnership Setting: What They Don’t Teach You in Law & Business School,” ”Building a Client Base: Networking to Grow Your Business,” “Leadership in the Public Sector,” and “Non-Profit Board Service: Who, What, Why and How?” The event was a great success, and promises to be another spectacular WELD tradition that will continue for years to come.

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WELD is the model for implementing strategies to advance women to higher levels of leadership and economic strength for the nation to follow. We deploy significant financial and influential resources to accelerate educational programming and research missions to empower women to take on the challenges and leadership positions of Central Ohio. When you join WELD, you will have the opportunity to expand your professional horizons and develop your leadership skills. You will meet diverse members who are active in fields and positions that are different from your own. And, finally, you will have the opportunity to get to know the amazing women who are our 2012 Women You Should Know calendar honorees.

Look through the calendar, take note of each woman’s exceptional achievements, and applaud her as we celebrate the founding and future of our city.

We invite you to become an active participant in WELD as we achieve our vision and help central Ohio realize its economic potential. Find out more at www.weldoh.org.

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pam fostEr

president & cEo, results unlimited, LLc

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The name of Pam Foster’s company is almost more apt to describe the woman herself than the invaluable services and opportunities she provides for organizations. On the one hand, Results Unlimited offers board governance training and development, improves organizational efficiency, and serves as an all-around “rescue team” for non-profits. On the other, Pam speaks regularly at national conferences, maintains a cross-continental pen pal program, wrote a resource guide for small and emerging

non-profits, and, of course, runs her own thriving business. Anyone tired yet? Pam attributes her go-getter attitude to the example of passion and self-reliance set by her older sisters, and asserts that it is the unwavering support of her family that motivates her to keep up with all of her commitments. Pam first worked as the Director of Community Development at a large local bank, but after embarking upon a mission trip to Honduras, she quelled whatever fears had discouraged her from breaking out on her own to pursue the

meaningful community work she desired. Through Results Unlimited, Pam lives out her passion for inspiring others to dream big and helping them accomplish their seemingly impossible goals. Furthermore, she passes on this message of achieving the unachievable to the next generation, most notably through her 20-year mentoring relationship with her Teen Parent Connection mentee and community service with children from lower socioeconomic areas. Pam’s example boldly challenges us all to aspire to greatness.

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There is nothing that you can’t do in life. If it’s in a book, you can learn it.

Guilty PleasurePam is addicted to popcorn. Ask her friends or family, and they’ll tell you she has a hard time sharing!

coLumBus spotLiGht: the ohio statehouse. Built from scioto river limestone in 1861, this Greek revival building has served for over 150 years as the heart of democracy in ohio.

caroL mcGuirE

president, cam associates, LLc

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We stand on the shoulders of those who came before and it is our responsibility to extend a hand to those who follow.

Can’t live withoutCarol’s life would be incomplete without regular meditation and her fifteen-year-old dachshund, Jake.

coLumBus spotLiGht: Lincoln theatre. this national register of historic places venue reopened in 2009 as columbus’ only urban performing arts and education center.

The women we admire often earn our respect by making big moves. Carol McGuire is no exception to this rule. After working in education for 12 years, Carol returned to graduate school and shifted her professional focus to the private sector. She served as marketing director for a national bank holding company and as executive director of a non-profit. She then spent 18 years as co-owner of a company that published trade magazines and put on trade shows before founding her own boutique marketing consulting

firm, CAM Associates. Over the past few years, she has been scaling back her involvement with her business to dedicate more of her time to community and boardroom service. How’s that for big moves? “Be open to reinvention and embrace change,” she advises. The confidence and ease with which Carol managed all of these feats come down to tremendous enthusiasm, curiosity, and preparation. She also emphasizes the importance of connecting and engaging with your larger community throughout

your career, a value she epitomizes, sitting on the Mount Carmel College of Nursing and Columbus Metropolitan Club boards and immersing herself in the vibrant Columbus arts scene through service on both the CAPA and Jazz Arts Group boards. Her only other advice for young women looking to build a career? “Stick with the winners. Identify and surround yourself with positive people who lift you up.” Considering the eleven other honorees next to whom she’s standing, it looks like Carol is following her own advice pretty well.

Kim JacoBsDeputy chief, columbus Division of police

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A lot of people make excuses, but we should do all that we can with the resources we have.

Most people don’t knowKim originally studied Veterinary Science in college, and can’t live without the affection of her Wheaten Terriers!

coLumBus spotLiGht: Battelle. founded in 1929, this columbus-headquartered international science and technology enterprise employs more than 22,000 people in over 130 locations worldwide.

After 32 years in the Columbus Police Department, Kim Jacobs says that the responsibility associated with her job still gives her the chills. This outlook is solemn but inspiring, and hardly a surprise to anyone familiar with Kim’s career. She was one of the CPD’s first two female lieutenants, its first female commander, and its first female deputy chief. She additionally serves on the Franklin University Public Safety Management Program Advisory Board, the Coalition Against Family Violence Legal Task Force,

and the United Way Women’s Leadership Council. Her dedication to serving and protecting the people of this city is almost unbelievable. Her tireless commitment, combined with the deep trust she has cultivated with her colleagues, leaves no reason to ask how she managed to rise through the ranks so quickly and with the universal respect of her entire division. Despite the hierarchical structure of her field, Kim approaches her job with a sense of obligation to listen to, collaborate with, and serve the 2100

sworn and civil employees who report to her. She encourages young professionals to take on the responsibilities that will genuinely help others, because gaining exposure and earning people’s confidence are key to learning about opportunities and being able to take advantage of them. By focusing on the improvement of work processes, greater efficiency, and the maintaining of a high set of ethical standards for the force, Kim is a model of how to always bring your passion and sense of purpose to the job every day.

christiE anGELmulti-client Legislative agent & Govt’ relations professional, sean p. Dunn & associates, LLc

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You can’t lead the people if you don’t love the people. You can’t save the people if you don’t serve the people.

A different perspectiveChristie has traveled throughout Europe, and appreciates the region’s firm belief in working to live rather than living to work.

coLumBus spotLiGht: German village. this columbus neighborhood is the largest privately-funded preservation district on the national register of historic places.

After working on the campaigns of Jerry Hammond, Les Wright, and Mayor Coleman in her youth, Christie Angel knew that politics was the world for her. But rather than yearn for the prominence and prestige of life in the public eye, Christie saw a career in government as the most effective way to make Columbus the best place to live, work, and raise a family. After championing neighborhood improvement and community building at city hall for 12 years, she is now a multi-client legislative agent and government

relations professional for Sean P. Dunn & Associates, LLC, lobbying on behalf of the energy, telecom, and insurance industries to grow business in Central Ohio. Christie also serves as the Columbus Bicentennial Initiative Committee Co-Chair, removing any doubt that her greatest passion is bettering this city by any and all means. Playing such a formative role in how Columbus will showcase its vibrant culture as we look ahead to a promising future is an ideal position for someone so engaged and enamored with this city.

“I want the bicentennial to inspire people. I want it to be for everyone, with each one of us looking at the now and forward. I want all of our neighborhoods to feel that the celebration is for them.” Christie demonstrates her dedication to community through word and deed, particularly through her collaborative leadership style, willingness to share, passion for watching others grow, and open mind. One can hardly imagine how much she has changed—and will continue to change—this city.

LisahinKELman, ph. D.Executive Director, ruling our eXperiences

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I try not to have regrets, and take advantage of every opportunity I can. I work hard to give my best to everything.

Most people don’t knowLisa played basketball and softball growing up and went on to play ice hockey for Chatham College in Pittsburgh.

coLumBus spotLiGht: the scioto mile. the stretch of parkland, extending from the arena District to Whittier peninsula, is a $40+ million investment in the Downtown columbus riverfront.

Lisa Hinkelman’s secret to success? Birthday goals. “I am deadline-oriented. My birthday goals keep me on track to finish the things I want to accomplish.” Every year since her undergraduate studies, Lisa has envisioned and then pursued the professional and personal ambitions that have kept her plan in motion. As Founder and Executive Director of Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX), that plan is to ensure that teenage and pre-teen girls have the opportunities and sense of self-worth to take on life’s

challenges. Since making the leap from her counseling practice to serving as the leader of ROX’s mission, Lisa has been promoting equity, access, social justice, and safety on a daily basis. “I believe so much that we are a major force of empowerment for the girls in our community.” Lisa takes inspiration from her grandmother, whose courage and boldness in a time when women were expected to be submissive, taught Lisa to stand up for herself, trust her instincts, work very hard, and have fun. Knowing

how invaluable these lessons are for every young woman, Lisa has taken a hands-on approach to directing ROX, especially as it takes on an increasingly prominent role in the Columbus community. The latest stage of this exciting growth is a book deal on helping girls succeed, which will circulate ROX’s research and message to teachers, counselors, educators, and parents. Her next birthday goal? Hula-hooping. Seeing what she has accomplished so far, there’s no doubt she will soon check this off of her list.

annGaLLaGhEr president, Gallagher consulting Group, inc.

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The only limits are those we place upon ourselves. Don’t be a victim. Don’t say, I can’t.

Favorite pastimeAnn adores NCAA basketball and lives for March Madness. She and her husband attend the tournament every year.

coLumBus spotLiGht: cosi. cosi has served over 20 million visitors since 1964. it features over 300 interactive exhibits throughout its themed areas for its 800,000 annual visitors.

Ann Gallagher always knew she wanted to have her own gig, but her choice to leave the Ohio Chamber of Commerce to found a strategic planning and communications firm was met with more than a few incredulous responses. No one could understand why she would leave the comfort of her stunning career to plunge into the uncertain waters of running her own business. “What is scarier,” Ann asks, “you being in charge of your own destiny, or someone else?” It’s hard to imagine someone so driven

ever putting her fate in the hands of others. Working for The Limited right out of school, Ann was flying from coast to coast working in investor and financial affairs. At the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, she developed a research arm that measures the pro-business level of public officials and candidates. As President of Gallagher Consulting for the past ten years, she has been working with senior managers and directors of Fortune 100 companies from every sector to reinvent their planning and

communication strategies. Clients look to Ann for her “highway patrol” approach to business: professional, to the point, no-nonsense, but so courteous with her feedback that you thank her for the “ticket.” But Ann attributes her success to an emphasis on generosity. “Be generous with thought and attitude. The seeds you plant come back to you.” Only the sort of leap of faith that Ann took could teach such crucial lessons. As she says, “You only grow if you are outside of your comfort zone.”

Lori siEGWorthvp/chief strategy & organizational Effectiveness officer, state auto insurance companies

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Identify what you excel at and what you really like. When you find the intersection of these things, you’re well on your way.

Secret life dreamLori would love to be a race car driver—an ironic choice working at a property and casualty insurance company!

coLumBus spotLiGht: the columbus Zoo. Enriching columbus’ quality of life since 1927, the columbus Zoo is home to 8,800 animals representing 650 different species from around the globe.

As State Auto’s Chief Strategy and Organizational Effectiveness Officer, Lori Siegworth clearly understands the important role that coaching and feedback play in helping people achieve their very best performance. Her favorite piece of advice for team-members is “Play your biggest!” This high-energy, motivational, and collaborative leadership style has resulted in feedback as flattering as “I’ve learned more from you than anyone, other than maybe my mother.” Lori says that she takes her cue from the remarkable

mentors and leaders she has been blessed with all her life, who taught her the value of enthusiasm, professionalism, and taking on challenges. She affirms that there is no substitute for someone with years of wisdom to help you more fully understand the opportunities that come your way, and advises that young professionals “work for someone who will take chances on you by providing you with increasing responsibility and visibility.” Now as a mentor and leader for an organization of over 2500 people, Lori puts these qualities into practice every

day, and finds no greater passion than in contributing positively to the growth and development of the people on her team. Although she provides the overarching vision for projects, she feels that when people engage with problems in a way that optimizes their particular abilities and makes them happy, that is when truly great work is achieved. In the end, she says, it’s simply about living up to your full potential: “Life is about being the best you that you can be, and sharing that with others.”

JanEt mEEKs

president & coo, mount carmel st. ann’s hospital

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People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.

Most people don’t knowThe Medical Journal profiled Janet after her eye contact lens became lodged behind her eyeball for eight years.

coLumBus spotLiGht: north market. today’s market pays homage to the original founded in 1847. space is leased to a variety of independent local merchants and artisans.

Why does Janet Meeks adore her job as President and COO of Mount Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital? “I have discovered my destiny to help others become all that they are created to be.” Janet was educated in finance and began her career in the banking industry, but decided to join a field in which she could make a positive impact on people’s lives every single day. Janet describes her job as “matching individuals’ passion with their work.” She serves and empowers 2000 employees, 700 doctors, and 300

volunteers by building their skill sets, inspiring them to push their limits, and holding them accountable for their work. Her determination and compassion are soaring to new heights as St. Ann’s realizes Project Grace, a groundbreaking $110 million expansion project, which will elevate the hospital from a community-level to a regional medical center. Despite this success, Janet is consistently commended for her humility and gratitude towards others, values that imbue almost every word she speaks.

She credits her family and faith for instilling this commitment to good works, but insists that she holds others to the same high standards to which she holds herself, which sometimes necessitates being assertive. “I do what is right every day, even if it is not popular.” Popular or not, Janet’s kindness and resolve cannot be denied. As she guides St. Ann’s through this exciting and momentous time of transition, Central Ohioans can be thankful that someone so dedicated to empowering others is at the helm.

taKEYshashEpparD chEnEYpublisher and Editor-in-chief, the Women’s Book

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Success could be right around the corner. Don’t give up.

Most people don’t knowTaKeysha plays the violin and as a child played in a family string quartet called “ The Strings of Glory.”

coLumBus spotLiGht: Easton town center. opened in 1992, the 90-acre town center is situated within a 1,300-acre development and channels the aesthetic of classic main street america.

When TaKeysha Sheppard Cheney decided on the theme for this year’s edition of The Women’s Book, she was probably unaware of how well it encapsulates the example she sets for women and girls across Central Ohio. “Confidence: Getting It. Keeping It. Passing It On” mirrors perfectly the trajectory and purpose of TaKeysha’s career as Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of The Women’s Book, a publication she has built from the ground up and expanded across the state. After making

the difficult decision to leave her post at AEP six years ago, TaKeysha has dedicated her efforts to providing women with a resource guide to celebrate our collective successes and inspire others to pursue their professional aspirations. The leap into producing this publication was no easy feat, but TaKeysha sees her willingness to take risks on her own vision as an example for women entrepreneurs, especially young women and women of color. “Seeing other successful women can

help them believe that they too can make it,” she says. Known as a business savvy and resourceful woman, TaKeysha makes a point to surround herself with an array of advisors and independent contractors who bring their expertise to the drawing table. Their resilience, as well as that of the women she profiles in the book, reaffirm her conviction in herself and consequently in the importance of the work she does. And her resilience, in turn, inspires all of us.

suE JaBLonsKi svp & cco, ohiohealth

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You have to be able to laugh at yourself and laugh with others too. It’s the key to balance in today’s crazy world.

Most people don’t knowSue is a Gumby fanatic. Her office is full of the Gumby memorabilia she has received as gifts from colleagues.

coLumBus spotLiGht: the columbus metropolitan Library. this winner of the 2010 Gale-Library Journal’s Library of the Year award has been serving central ohioans for more than 125 years.

It’s difficult to tell which of the accomplishments spangling Sue Jablonski’s resume is most impressive. But why choose? No matter how you look at it, Sue’s combination of energy, determination, and dynamism is undoubtedly a force worth reckoning. When she entered into her junior year of college, she juggled five public relations internships simultaneously. Over the course of her time at Ohio State University Medical Center, she went from managing a team of 3 to one of 53.

Since accepting a seat at OhioHealth’s executive table as Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer, she has built her marketing team from the ground up, overhauled OhioHealth’s internal communications, and developed an entirely new branding strategy for the company. Her only question in the face of all this marvelous success is, “How lucky am I?” Her next big project at OhioHealth will allow her to exercise her proven expertise in team building as she develops the company’s internship program. “When

people take the time to seek an internship, that speaks volumes to me,” Sue says. “It shows that they have initiative and we need to reward that by giving them a great experience that prepares them for their professional lives.” Sue’s own internship experiences are a strong testament to this, making her vantage point on the subject a truly valuable one. Her first point of advice for young professionals is to cultivate and maintain a healthy sense of curiosity: “You can always learn from people and situations.”

pat snYDEr speaker, author, coach, i can fly, LLc

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Balance shifts at different points in our life, but we have to keep our eye on our big picture priorities.

Most people don’t knowPat once auditioned as a go-go dancer for a news story—a precursor to her new life as a calendar honoree.

When asked what the title of her life story would be, Pat Snyder replies, “Navigating Transitions Positively.” Although she admits the line isn’t too catchy, this theme has underpinned her entire life and serves as the foundation for her professional coaching firm, I Can Fly. Drawing from her extensive experience as a journalist and lawyer, Pat helps professionals achieve meaningful balance and fulfillment in their lives through positive, strengths-based strategies. She is particularly passionate about showing high-achieving

women new perspectives on their lives, and offers some realistic but empowering advice that we don’t often hear: “You can have it all, but maybe not all at once!” Pat had proven her enthusiasm for advising over-extended professionals even before founding I Can Fly, the name of which she took from a tumultuous but rewarding hang-gliding experience. She wrote a decade-long humor column entitled “Balancing Act” while practicing law, and additionally formed the Central Ohio Chapter of The Transition Network,

an organization for professional women over 50 to inspire and support one another. As a certified laughter leader with the World Laughter Tour, Pat can share her conviction in the power of positivity with even more people. And now, she’s taking her passion for balance and well-being to the realm of academia as she pursues a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. It’s hard to imagine striking a balance among all of these commitments, but after all, she is a professional.

coLumBus spotLiGht: the ohio state university. ohio’s flagship university was founded in 1870 with an inaugural class of 24 students. today, enrollment totals over 55,000.

LaXmi mEhta, mDclinical Director of the Women’s cardiovascular health program at osu medical center

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I don’t like to look back to second guess what happened. Only look forward and improve.

Most people don’t knowLaxmi participates in competitive roller blade hockey, practicing the healthy and active lifestyle that she preaches.

coLumBus spotLiGht: columbus museum of art. ohio’s first art museum, founded in 1878, the cma was added to the national register of historic places in 1992.

After shadowing a cardiologist during her first year of high school, Laxmi Mehta decided that she did not want to spend her career in a hospital. In a twist of irony, Laxmi’s father suffered a heart attack later that day, and the service and care he received convinced her to reconsider her decision. Twenty years later, she stands a brilliant and successful Physician and Assistant Professor at the OSU Medical Center, known to her colleagues and patients for her integrity, dedication, and unwavering

compassion. “People may doubt what you say,” she says, “but they will believe what you do.” Laxmi leaves no room for doubt when it comes to her passion for community education and helping others take ownership of their own health. She says that when she witnesses a patient actively working to improve their lifestyle, those are the moments that encapsulate precisely why she entered into this line of work. Laxmi credits her mother with teaching her the kindness and optimism she uses every day, and asserts that

even in a field that seems so dominated by procedure, interpersonal skills are as invaluable as knowledge to succeed. She encourages women professionals to take any step necessary to grow their self-confidence, communicate more effectively, and network to open up unexpected opportunities. Above all these, however, Laxmi emphasizes the importance of making a positive impact on the people in the community.

Calendar CommitteeMarie Davis, Event ChairBrandy Duchesne, Event Co-ChairNancy BarcalowCarol ClarkJennifer ClarkTammy McConnaugheyVelda OteyPeggy PotterClaire RavenscroftTanya RutnerElizabeth ScovilleBarb SmootJayne SpeicherTonya Stalnaker-TiggettCharity Tinsley

PhotograPherShellee Fisher Davis, The Art of Exposure

Photo assistantRashunda Holloway

Creative direCtorDara Schwartz

CoPyWriterClaire Ravenscroft

Photo shoot loCationsThe Ohio StatehouseLincoln TheatreBattelleGerman VillageThe Scioto MileCOSIThe Columbus ZooNorth MarketEaston Town CenterThe Columbus Metropolitan LibraryThe Ohio State UniversityColumbus Museum of Art

PrinterRichardson Printing

reCePtion hostState Auto Insurance Companies

hair and makeuP artistCharles Penzone Salons

reCePtion emCeeColleen Marshall

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