Meet 20 Trailblazers Fighting for Equity in Columbus
These remarkable activists, community leaders and change agents are doing extraordinary work helping other women (and girls) grow and succeed.
Columbus Monthly is pleased to announce our inaugural class of Inspiring Women—20 Central Ohio residents standing up for justice, equity and empowerment in the region. In addition, these remarkable activists, community leaders and change agents from a variety of fields (from media to business to education to sports) will be honored at a June 20, 2024, awards program at the Fives in Columbus.
Aunt Flow’s Claire Coder Defends Period Equity
The entrepreneur dropped out of college to “talk about menstruation for a living.”
What Angela Pace Learned From Columbus Legend Ann B. Walker
WBNS-TV’s Angela Pace shares what she learned from the Columbus legend who opened doors for her and other women of color.
Paula Haines Finds a New Purpose at Freedom a La Cart
The nonprofit’s CEO left a successful marketing company to lead the organization that creates good food and changes lives.
Cameron Mitchell Restaurants’ Heather Leonard Leads With Vulnerability
A multiple sclerosis diagnosis forced the CMR marketing leader to find a healthier work-life balance.
Habiba Bankston Expands the Mission of Dress for Success Columbus
The nonprofit’s executive director finds her calling helping others.
Ohio State Basketball Great Katie Smith Encourages the Next Generation
The ex-Ohio State superstar serves as an assistant coach for Upper Arlington High School during the WNBA offseason.
Zora’s House Creates a World of Possibilities for Women of Color
Founder LC Johnson envisions the organization’s new development in Weinland Park as a center of innovation and entrepreneurship.
Camille Seals Breaks Down Barriers at Columbus School for Girls
Seals became the first Black head of school at the all-girls institution in 2022.
Linda Logan Levels the Playing Field By Banking on Women’s Sports
The longtime leader of the Greater Columbus Sports Commission has helped boost the city’s reputation as a fan-friendly sports hub.
Civic Leader Mary Lazarus Remains a Vivacious and Inspiring Role Model
At age 95, Lazarus remains as committed to the community as ever, her friend Tanny Crane says.
Cindi Englefield and Mary McCarthy Invest in Women-Owned Businesses
The Accelerating Angels co-founders, themselves successful business owners, are helping owners of tech companies grow through venture capital.
Read about Cindi Englefield and Mary McCarthy.
Retail Executive Marcy Schaffir Supports and Empowers Her Employees
The former Lane Bryant president models compassion and authenticity as she mentors other women, says a former colleague.
Nancy Kramer and Lauren Blauvelt Fight to Protect Reproductive Rights
The Columbus executive and Planned Parenthood director spearheaded the November 2023 effort to enshrine reproductive rights in the Ohio constitution.
Read about Nancy Kramer and Lauren Blauvelt.
Inspiring Women Event
Columbus Monthly and our partners—Presenting Sponsor Oliver Law Office, Platinum Sponsor Easton, Spirit Sponsor Middle West Spirits and Venue Sponsor Together & Co. and the Fives—are excited to honor our inaugural class of Inspiring Women at a June 20, 2024, ceremony. The evening program will bring together these remarkable community leaders and difference-makers for a celebration featuring cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, mingling and networking. You can buy tickets here.
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