WOMEN OF INSPIRATION
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WOMEN OF INSPIRATION SUMMIT WED, JUNE 23 & THURS, JUNE 24, 2021 POWERED BY
GET READY FOR AN INSPIRATIONAL VIRTUAL EVENT EXPERIENCE.
It's great to have you with us! HERE IS THE ZOOM LINK FOR DAY 1: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85447084528
HERE IS THE ZOOM LINK FOR DAY 2: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88433431196
Summit Program & Packet 2021 | #WISECBUS #WISECHI #WISENASHVILLE #WISETULSA #WISEWICHITA
Overview A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE EVENT
The Women of Inspiration Summit Experience (WISE) powered by Branch Insurance, is proudly hosted for its third year by the Columbus Young Professionals (CYP) Club. Every summer since 2019, WISE brings together hundreds of women (and a few men) for an uplifting and inspirational virtual experience to connect and grow while hearing from outstanding speakers and thought-leaders. This year we have expanded WISE to include presence through partnerships in five additional cities (in addition to COLUMBUS), including CHICAGO, NASHVILLE, SALT LAKE CITY, TULSA and WICHITA. We're thrilled to be building WISE into a national experience. Our two-day online event will run from 9:00am-12:30pm EDT each day, including spectacular speakers, compelling workshops, inspirational interviews, meditation sessions and more. We think you're all pretty 'wise' for spending your time with us and we thank you immensely!
Meet the 2021 Host Committee WE'LL MAKE SURE EVERYTHING RUNS SMOOTHLY DURING THE SUMMIT. YOU CAN ALSO SEND US QUESTIONS USING THE ZOOM CHAT FUNCTION!
ALEJO CABRAL
AMY ROBERTS
DEREK GROSSO
ELLE PETRILLO
NAOMI SANON
RACHEL BROOKS
ANDREA PEMBERTON
ANGELA MILES
ASHLEY WILCOX
JAYE TURNER
GINA GINN
KEIANA MITCHELL
RACHEL WILL
RITA FULLER-YATES
SHERRY LLOYD
BAILEY HANLEY
CASEY DOHERTY
CHARLOTTE SMITHSON
DARYL GRIFFITH
LAURA BAIRD
LIESL DROUGHT
MARIO HOLLEMANS
MARY DIMITRIJESKA
STORM WOODS
TERESA BROWN
TONNISHA ENGLISH
WHITNEY CIPOLLA
Agenda for Day 1 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23 9:00AM-12:30PM EDT THE SESSIONS BELOW WILL BE HOSTED IN THE ZOOM MAIN ROOM
9:00AM-9:15AM
9:15AM-9:25AM
DOORS OPEN/ WELCOME
WOMAN OF INSPIRATION HONOREE 2021
Enjoy tunes by DJ Whitney Taylor Ray as you join our event, followed by a warm welcome from the Host Committee and sponsors of WISE 2021.
Opening Remarks from Dr. Valerie Mayuga,
Attending Physician at OMNI Health Care
9:45AM-10:00AM
10:00AM-10:25AM
WISDOM SPEAKER
INSPIRATION SPEAKER
Q&A SESSION
Dr. V. Kaye Monk-Morgan
Caroline Inspires Bennett
9:30AM-9:45AM
Vice President, Strategic Engagement and Planning at Wichita State University
Get your questions ready for an interactive Q&A session with Valerie, Kaye and Caroline!
CEO at Caroline Inspires LLC | Educator | Artist | Community Activist
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23 9:00AM-12:30PM EDT CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE
10:30AM-10:50AM
10:55AM-11:15AM
11:20AM-11:40AM
11:45AM-12:05PM
12:10PM-12:30PM
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☐ Leadership Interview with
☐ "Pursuing YOU at Work: Living
☐ Interview with Christina Long,
☐ "Pursuing YOU at Work:
ABOVE & BEYOND AWARDS
Meghan French Dunbar, CoFounder at Womxn Led [MAIN ROOM] ☐ "Mindset & Meditation with
Your Passion" with Bill Nolan and Charlotte Smithson of Barnes & Thornburg LLP [MAIN ROOM]
High Vibrations Coaching" led by Hannah Demuth, Owner of High Vibrations Coaching [BREAKOUT ROOM 1]
☐ "Seeded in Purpose, Grow your
☐ "Leveraging Hair to
☐ Woman 2 Woman Interview:
Effectively Communicate" with Cioré Taylor, Director of Entrepreneurial Development and Education at TEDC Creative Capital [BREAKOUT ROOM 2]
Power" with Yolanda Owens, Chief Cultivator at Forage + Black [BREAKOUT ROOM 1]
Women in Fashion with Aditi Bhatiya, Owner of The Spice Age Digital Media and Mellissa Miller, Co-Chair/Host of Passport to Fashion: Diversity Matters [BREAKOUT ROOM 2]
Owner of CML Collective LLC [MAIN ROOM]
☐ Woman 2 Woman Interview:
Women in Sports with Nicole Britenriker, Senior Team Talent Advisor at the NBA and Linda Shetina Logan, Executive Director of the Greater Columbus Sports Commission [BREAKOUT ROOM 1] ☐ "Glam 'N Go" with Tamar
Marable, Owner/Professional Makeup Artist at Tamar Israel Artistry [BREAKOUT ROOM 2]
Advocating for Yourself" with Kelly Atkinson and Kristin Giddings of Barnes & Thornburg LLP [MAIN ROOM] ☐ "Motivation to Elevate
Your Professional Performance" with Dr. Kelly Renner, Assistant Dean at Franklin University [BREAKOUT ROOM 1] ☐ "The Four Causes of Our
Problems" with Liesl Drought, CEO at Liesl Coaching [BREAKOUT ROOM 2]
Our first-ever "Above & Beyond Awards" will be presented virtually to Casey Doherty, Kris CannonJackson and Lisa Hunt for their tireless work in advancing emerging leaders and community impact across their respective communities. Session will include a Q&A with all three women. [MAIN ROOM]
Agenda for Day 2 THURSDAY, JUNE 24 9:00AM-12:30PM EDT THE SESSIONS BELOW WILL BE HOSTED IN THE ZOOM MAIN ROOM
9:00AM-9:10AM
9:15AM-9:25AM
DOORS OPEN/ WELCOME
WOMAN OF INSPIRATION HONOREE 2021
Enjoy tunes by DJ Whitney Taylor Ray as you join our virtual event for Day #2. Make sure you have your #WISE BINGO cards ready to play for prizes!
Special Interview with Councilmember Priscilla Tyson, City Councilwoman
for the City of Columbus
9:45AM-10:00AM
10:00AM-10:25AM
SPIRITUALITY SPEAKER
EMPOWERMENT SPEAKER
Q&A SESSION
Jordyn Dunlap
Dr. Lisa Hinkleman
9:30AM-9:45AM
Media Manager & CEO at Daily Abiding Media Co.
Get your questions ready for an interactive Q&A session with Priscilla, Jordyn and Lisa!
Founder & CEO at Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX)
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THURSDAY, JUNE 24 9:00AM-12:30PM EDT CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE
10:30AM-10:50AM
10:55AM-11:15AM
11:20AM-11:40AM
11:45AM-12:05PM
12:10PM-12:30PM
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WRAP UP & ANNOUNCEMENTS
☐ Leadership Interview with
☐ An Inspirational Chat with
☐ Leadership Interview with
☐ "Closing the Gender Pay
☐ "How to Make a Splash on
☐ "The Power of Personal
☐ "Finding the Calm in the
Mary B. Relotto, Creator of Thrive Ohio. Mary B. will be
interviewed by Katy Smith of Columbus CEO Magazine. [MAIN ROOM]
☐ "The Power of Personal
Branding" led by Elle Petrillo, Founding Member at Brand Builders Group [BREAKOUT ROOM 1] ☐ A Spoken Word Workshop
with Khalil Berryhill, Central Regional Director at ACE Mentor Program of America [BREAKOUT ROOM 2]
Juatise Gathings, Regional Operations Director at Discover Financial Services [MAIN ROOM] TikTok" led by Alyssa Rodriguez, Education Specialist at the Oklahoma Aquarium [BREAKOUT ROOM 1] ☐ Woman 2 Woman Interview
featuring Susie Bodnar, Vice President of CSCMP Chicago Roundtable and Casey Doherty, Vice President of YP Streeterville [BREAKOUT ROOM 2]
Nichole Barnes Marshall, Vice President and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at L Brands. [MAIN ROOM]
Gap" led by Kim DozeLohman and Kara Hunt of the Junior League of Wichita [MAIN ROOM]
Branding" led by Elle Petrillo, Founding Member at Brand Builders Group [BREAKOUT ROOM 1]
Midst of Chaos" with Adi Redzic of Think Change [BREAKOUT ROOM 1]
☐ Woman 2 Woman Interview
Interview featuring Sarah Lopez, Sedgwick County Commissioner and Karen Keith, Tulsa County Commissioner [BREAKOUT ROOM 2]
featuring Nichole Dunn, President and CEO at Flying Horse Farms and Michelle Heritage, CEO at Community Shelter Board [BREAKOUT ROOM 2]
☐ Woman 2 Woman
Announcements, BINGO game giveaways, thank you, tunes by DJ Whitney Taylor Ray and WISE 2021 wrap-up [MAIN ROOM]
Speaker Lineup WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23 @ 9:15AM-9:25AM ET
VALERIE V. MAYUGA, M.D. Dr. Valerie Mayuga is Attending Physician at OMNI Health Care in Chicago, where she is active with Young Professionals Streeterville (YPS). As a primary care physician for this practice, Dr. Mayuga works in both an in and out patient setting. Sje see patients in the in-patient hospitals, a sub-acute rehabilitation facility and nursing homes and also sees patients in a clinic setting. Current Affiliations: Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center, Thorek Memorial Hospital, Norwegian American Hospital, Eden’s Supportive Living, Warren Barr Gold Coast, Alden Lakeland, Symphony of Lincoln Park. Previous Affiliations: Southpoint Nursing Home, Symphony of Morgan Park, Villa of Windsor Park, Villa of Evergreen. She received her undergraduate at St. Paul College, Aurora Boulevard, Corner Gilmore Avenue, Quezon City Philippines where she graduated with the highest grade weighted average (GWA: 1.58/1.00) among the graduating batch and received the Psychology Area Award and the Thesis Award. Dr. Mayuga obtained her Medical Education at St. Luke's College of Medicine, William H. Quasha Memorial, Philippines and her Medical Training at Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center (Chicago, Illinois), with Residency Training for Family Medicine. She is a classically trained pianist and has been playing the piano for the last 28 years. Dr. Mayuga has played in numerous recitals, fundraisers, school programs and medical conventions. She also loves to write and since her undergraduate years, she has worked part-time as a contributing writer for numerous glossies and online news sites. Having been born in Germany, raised in the Philippines and now living in the United States, Dr. Mayuga is passionate about traveling and exploring new cultures. She is also fluent in three languages, including English (Native/functionally native), Spanish/Spanish Creole (Fair), and Tagalog (Native/functionally native).
Speaker Lineup THURSDAY, JUNE 24 @ 9:10AM-9:25AM ET
PRISCILLA R. TYSON A dedicated leader and lifelong resident of Columbus, Priscilla R. Tyson joined Columbus City Council in January of 2007. On City Council, she has worked for job creation, economic development, safety, and a high quality of life for the residents of Columbus. In her previous role as chair of the Finance Committee, Councilmember Tyson led the effort to pass the city’s largest ever General Fund and Capital Improvements Budgets. As chair of the Health and Human Services and Workforce Development committees, her work addresses many of our community’s highest priorities, including access to healthcare and job training. Councilmember Tyson’s proudest achievements include investing in programs designed to create pathways out of poverty; increasing access to food and employment opportunities; sponsoring homelessness prevention programs; funding $1.7 million in home repairs in the Driving Park neighborhood through the James Johnson Driving Park Home Repair Program; creating the first city funding for community gardening and the Columbus Arts Commission; increasing funding to recruit more small and minority businesses for nuisance abatement contracts; and updating the Columbus Civil Rights Code to protect people on the basis of age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, familial status, and military status. In 2016 Councilmember Tyson partnered with Franklin County Commissioner John O’Grady to pass one of the first joint CityCounty Food Plans in the nation aimed at reducing food insecurity. Councilmember Tyson in an effort to improve the overall health of Columbus residents - successfully passed T21 legislation which raised the legal age of selling tobacco products from 18 to 21. Councilmember Tyson is an advocate for our community at the federal and state levels. She is a National League of Cities’ (NLC) Board member, a member of the Finance Committee for the NLC, the Immediate Past President of the NLC’s National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials, and a member of the Board for the Ohio Municipal League.
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Speaker Lineup PRISCILLA R. TYSON
CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE In these roles, Councilmember Tyson and her colleagues champion the interests of cities and towns before elected and administrative officials. After a distinguished career in banking and healthcare, Councilmember Tyson founded City Year Columbus and led the organization for thirteen years as it provided thousands of hours of volunteer service to students and teachers in our public schools. Councilmember Tyson serves on the board of the Greater Columbus Arts Council. She also serves on the City Council’s Small Business Roundtable. Previously, she served on the advisory committee of Partners Achieving Community Transformation. She has also served as the Services to Youth chair of The Links, Inc. and as a member of the Columbus Education Commission. Councilmember Tyson has been honored with the YWCA Women of Achievement Award, the Ohio Hispanic Coalition’s Padrino Award, the Columbus Education Association’s Martin Luther King Humanitarian of the Year Award, the Amethyst 2013 Purple Heart Award, the 2014 Making a Difference Community Service Award, and the Progressive Leadership Academy Outstanding Public Service Award, the 2016 Aspire Award recipient from the Godman Guild, the a Sickle Cell Service Award from the Faith Thomas Foundation, recognized by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the Berean Leadership Award as well as numerous other recognitions. Councilmember Tyson grew up in the Shepard community in Northeast Columbus, graduated from the former Eastmoor High School, and earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Franklin University. She and her husband reside in Eastmoor and are the proud parents of five grown children.
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Speaker Lineup WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23 @ 9:30AM-9:45AM ET
DR. KAYE MONK-MORGAN Dr. Kaye Monk-Morgan has been a college administrator for nearly 30 years and has served in roles ranging from residence hall director to Assistant Dean of Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She currently serves Wichita State University as Vice President for Strategic Engagement and Planning. Her portfolio of responsibilities includes community and economic development, strategic planning, assessment and accreditation, and coordination of WSU’s First-Generation student services. Her dual passions for university life and student advocacy were created during her undergrad years, when she served as the Residence Hall Supervisor for the very TRIO Upward Bound Math Science program she administered for 20 years. An active community servant, Monk-Morgan’s professional and community service record is evidence of her named passions. She has served on non-profit and corporate boards at the local, state, regional and national levels, including serving as the board chair for the Council for Opportunity in Education, a Washingtonbased, college access and success professional association and advocacy group. She is an Associate with the Kansas Leadership Center, where she supports leaders in their efforts to make progress on pressing community issues. She has earned multiple academic credentials including a Bachelor of Chemistry/Business, a Master of Arts in Public Administration and Doctorate in Educational Leadership. Kaye is also the sole proprietor of MNP Enterprises, LLC. A consulting and public speaking firm that supports leaders in a variety of industries with foci on equity, women, education, and leadership. She has worked with colleges and universities from McPherson College to Georgetown University, government agencies, multinational conglomerates, and her favorite group of all... students, especially those in high school. While all of this is important, what really counts to Kaye is that she is a teacher, student, mentor, mentee, daughter, sister, auntie, wife, and most importantly a mother. She is a life-long learner, aspiring yogi, wannabe long-distance runner and tried and true girlfriend. She lives in Wichita, KS with her husband of 25 years, Derek, and young adult sons, Payton and Cameron, at least when they are on break from college.
Speaker Lineup WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23 @ 9:45AM-10:00AM ET
CAROLINE INSPIRES BENNETT Caroline Inspires Bennett is truly the embodiment of a #FreeBlackGirlRising! Her poetic narration and soulful voice have proven to bridge gaps while simultaneously leading you to be challenged, convicted, celebrated, and charged to change! As a native of North Tulsa, Oklahoma, Ms. Caroline Inspires, often tells people, "My environment was not an excuse to quit but rather it was a reason to keep going!" Ms. Caroline Inspires is a first-generation college and master’s degree school graduate. Having received a Bachelor’s degree in Human Relations from the University of Oklahoma, and a Master’s degree in Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality studies from The Ohio State University, she has been intentional about her work inside and outside of academic spaces. Her work is rooted in the community, driven by love, and sustained by faith, creativity and purpose. Ms. Caroline Inspires prides herself in advocating for those who come from communities that mirror the one she grew up in. As early as Ms. Caroline Inspires can remember, she has always wanted to travel the world using her voice for change. She was made aware early on by often being kicked out of class and accused of “talking back” that her gift of gab, had to be something special or people would not go to such great lengths to suppress it! By the age of 16, she discovered the power of her narrative through poetry, storytelling, and singing. Ms. Caroline Inspires has blazed the stages of multiple TEDx events; organizations such as GirlTrek; multiple elementary, middle and high schools; colleges and universities, such as Jackson State University and Hamilton College; and corporate companies such as Boeing. She is also a Featured Speaker for Student Success Agency, and has been featured on NBC4 and other news platforms and programs. Ms. Caroline Inspires has also been awarded the 2019 Future History Makers Award and the 2020 Next Up Columbus Award presented by CityPulse Columbus. Beyond the audience and stage, Ms. Caroline Inspires currently resides in Columbus, Ohio where she works and advocates for Black Youth through consulting and community engagement. In November 2020, she launched her #BE #YOUR #MARK Collection, an apparel line that combines her invigorating inspiration and colorful legacy. She aspires to continue using her gift of gab and artistic abilities to connect with audiences’ other people are unable and/or unwilling to reach.
Speaker Lineup THURSDAY, JUNE 24 @ 9:30AM-9:45AM ET
JORDYN DUNLAP Jordyn Dunlap is a 25-year-old native of Columbus, Ohio! With a passion for journalism, she's worked in television news for the last 6 years as a reporter, anchor and producer! In January of 2021, she walked away from that dream to pursue her own media consulting company which is growing to be rather successful. In addition to these things, Jordyn is a faith-based YouTuber and the Author of "Abide. Arise. Ascend," which can be purchased on Amazon. Lastly, Jordyn is an experienced public speaker and the CEO and Founder of a mental health non-profit that's taken her all over the country. Speaking at Universities, symposiums and events!
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Speaker Lineup THURSDAY, JUNE 24 @ 9:45AM-10:00AM ET
DR. LISA HINKELMAN Dr. Lisa Hinkelman is an educator, counselor, researcher, and author who has spent 15 years researching girls and educating school counselors, first as a professor at The Ohio State University, and currently as the Founder and CEO of Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX). ROX is a national non-profit that provides evidence-based empowerment programming for girls, professional development for school counselors and educators, and research on the critical issues impacting girls. Lisa’s books provide relevant research, case studies, and effective strategies to help adults support the girls in their lives. Focused on building self-esteem, enhancing communication, increasing competence, and addressing gender stereotypes and barriers, Girls Without Limits is currently being utilized by parents, educators, coaches, mentors, helping professionals, and university professors throughout the country. Dr. Hinkelman is also the principal investigator and author of the groundbreaking publication The Girls’ Index: New Insights Into the Complex World of Today’s Girls. The Girls’ Index reveals the findings from a survey conducted with 11,000 girls across the country and includes girls’ thoughts, behaviors, and beliefs on confidence, body image, relationships, school, social media, careers, and leadership. She also published Girls & Sports: A Girls’ Index Impact Report, Girls & STEM: Decoding Girls’ Futures in an Age of Social Media and Girls, Diversity and The Future. Featured in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, SXSW, Lean In, The 74 and Education World, The Girls’ Index research provides the most nationally relevant and representative statistics currently available on girls. Lisa received her undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Education from Chatham College in Pittsburgh, PA and her master’s and doctorate degrees in Counselor Education from The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. Her ROX program is delivered to more than 5,000 girls annually in schools throughout the country. She trains and educates 3,000+ adults each year through professional development workshops, parent symposiums, and conference keynotes on topics including social/emotional learning, stress and pressure, confidence and self-esteem, STEM, sexual harassment/violence, and Title IX, school climate, and gender equity.
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ADI REDZIC
ADITI BHATIYA
From the war-torn childhood riddled with poverty and A passionate changemaker, Aditi Bhatiya is the founder of trauma to the halls of power at The White House, Adi Passport to Fashion - a platform that strives to empower those Redzic faced seemingly insurmountable obstacles and with diverse cultural backgrounds, different gender identities, defied them – time and again – unlocking his own massive and body types to celebrate their individuality through creative transformation and then helping thousands of people and expression. Passport to Fashion promotes diversity and organizations do the same. A serial entrepreneur (x3), inclusiveness on and off the runway. As a leader, her author (x2), sought-after coach and speaker, Adi has approach focuses on fostering empathetic communication differentiated himself as a contagiously passionate leader, strategies and building streamlined processes and workflows courageous and empathic collaborator, and a resulting in a long track record of success. She constantly trustworthy, no-nonsense problem solver. strives to evolve as an individual and professional
ALYSSA RODRIGUEZ Alyssa Rodriguez is the Director of Education at the Oklahoma Aquarium where she oversees and curates all field trips, tours, animal encounters, and educational programs for thousands of visitors each year. She also manages the aquarium's Instagram and TikTok accounts. Alyssa graduated from Cornell University in 2018 with a B.S. in Biological Sciences and spent three years conducting research in the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Today, she volunteers as a leader of the Tulsa Young Professionals' Sustainability Crew.
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BILL NOLAN Bill Nolan serves as the managing partner of the Ohio office of Barnes & Thornburg LLP, which he opened in 2009. As an advocate for inclusion and diversity, Bill is committed to finding new tools and partnerships so all individuals have opportunities to succeed. His current focuses include chairing the Columbus Bar Association Managing Partners’ Diversity Initiative and continuing to drive a series of gender equity discussion events in the Ohio legal community. He is a former mayor of the City of Powell, Ohio.
CASEY DOHERTY Casey Doherty is the founder and current Vice President of Young Professionals Streeterville (YPS). Located in downtown Chicago, YPS provides the Streeterville young professional community with social, service, and networking opportunities. Casey is a recent law school graduate with a strong interest in legal issues surrounding privacy, emerging technology, and online media. In addition to YPS, she is involved with Junior Council Benefiting Lurie Children’s Pediatric & Adolescent HIV/AIDS Program, the Young Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago, and the Service Club of Chicago Auxiliary Board.
CHARLOTTE SMITHSON A Northern Nevada native, Charlotte Smothson (she/her) moved to Columbus in 2019 upon graduating with an English degree from Kenyon College. When she’s not working as an Information & Event Assistant at Barnes & Thornburg, Charlotte actively supports the Columbus Young Professionals Club as a Leadership Council leader, WISE host committee member, and an Event Coordinator for the summer night markets. Environmental sustainability, housing and food security, and racial justice are a few of her passions.
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CHRISTINA M. LONG Christina Long is an entrepreneur and communitybuilder who is passionate about diversity, inclusion and economic development through entrepreneurship. She is a native of Wichita, Kansas; Wichita State University graduate and owner of CML Collective, LLC, an inclusive communication and design firm. She is also the Founding President/CEO of Create Campaign, Inc., a nonprofit she established to help urban entrepreneurs in Kansas to launch, innovate and grow. She is also author of her debut book, “For the Greater Success.”
CIORÉ TAYLOR Cioré Taylor is a fearless and innovative thought leader who advocates passionately for others and has a knack for unraveling complex problems. On a dynamic career path, Ciore's sweet spot is adding value in the arenas of economic development and entrepreneurial education. She received a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma and serves as Director of Entrepreneurial Development and Education at TEDC Creative Capital.
ELLE PETRILLO Elle Petrillo is a founding member and Director of Sales at the trendsetting international personal branding firm, Brand Builders Group. She works with Presidential Advisors, CEO’s, Doctors, NYT Best-Selling Authors & Reality TV stars. She has been featured on Today in Nashville, Bravo TV, Thrive Chicago, Authority Magazine, Boss Babe and Success Magazine. After nearly a decade as a top performing sales coach and business consultant, Elle speaks on how to recover from life’s most unexpected challenges to redefine what success means to you.
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HANNAH DEMUTH Hannah Demuth left the corporate world to create High Vibrations Coaching. Her mission is to empower women through mindset coaching to create their own unique version of a beautiful & fulfilling life. Incorporating manifestation magic, sound baths, and guided meditation Hannah takes her clients from a struggling to thriving, from auto-pilot to alive. Hannah is a Native Tulsan with a passion for her puppies, Tate and Emmie Lou, and her partner Ryan. She spends her spare time as a Big Sister through Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Oklahoma and training for her 200 hour Yoga certification.
JUATISE GATHINGS Juatise Gathings is Regional Operations Director at Discover Financial Services where she showcases her passion for advancing the next generation. She is an experienced department manager with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. She received her Bachelor of Business Administration from Ottawa University, serves as an Onsite Program Coordinator for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, and was honored as one of Utah Business Magazine's 40 Under 40 for 2021.
KARA HUNT Kara Hunt is the Vice President of Human Resources at Delta Dental of Kansas, where she ensures employees can be their best selves at work and have what they need to be successful in their lives while giving back to the communities they serve. She is active in the community and in bringing Board Training and Salary Negotiation training to Wichita. Kara enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, attending band concerts, volleyball games, track meets, watching her youngest daughter cheer, and her latest hobby is making furniture.
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KAREN KEITH Karen Keith is serving her 4th term as Tulsa County Commissioner for District 2. Active in civic affairs, Keith served in 2013-2014 as the 100th president of the Rotary Club of Tulsa. She currently serves as the Governor’s appointee to the Oklahoma Historical Society Board of Directors, the Will Rogers Memorial Foundation, the OKPOP Foundation and the Tulsa Arvest Board of Directors. She is a member of Leadership Oklahoma Class XX, the Oklahoma Academy and the Chambers of Commerce in Tulsa, Jenks, Sand Springs and Southwest Tulsa.
KELLY ATKINSON
DR. KELLY RENNER
As Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator at Barnes & Thornburg LLP, Kelly Atkinson works to develop programs, events, and initiatives to promote the platform and talent and culture. Kelly proves her passion for Columbus as a Certified Tourism Ambassador, leads a weekly church home group, and her favorite pastime is cheering on her four kids on whatever field they are playing on.
Kelly B. Renner, Ph.D., LPC is Assistant Dean of Curriculum and the Program Chair of Psychology and Social Sciences at Franklin University. During her tenure at Franklin, Dr. Renner has held a variety of positions including the Director of the Student Learning Center, as well as Lead Faculty. She was a 2014 Teaching Excellence Award recipient, as well as the 2019 Inaugural Faculty Fellow. Currently, Dr. Renner is on the Fulbright Specialist Roster.
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KHALIL BERRYHILL Khalil Berryhill is Central Regional Director at ACE Mentor Program of America and Art and Entertainment Co-Crew Leader for TYPROS of Tulsa, Oklahoma. She received her Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Construction Management from Ball State University where she was President of the Residence Hall Association, Campus Council Chair for the Student Government Association and was active with On Campus Orchestra. Khalil also served as a volunteer with International Student Volunteers in Kulnura, Australia.
KIM DOZE-LOHMANN
KRISTIN GIDDINGS
Kim Doze-Lohmann is the Director of Marketing at Martin Pringle Law Firm, managing the regional marketing and public relations efforts for the firm's 40 attorneys and three offices. Kim graduated from Wichita State University and has worked on training women to effectively negotiate their salary since 2018. She vows to do her part to close the gender pay gap.
As internal communications manager at Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Columbus, OH, Kristin Giddings is responsible for ensuring the messaging and delivery of all internal initiatives and campaigns across the firm. Kristin graduated from Florida State University in 2016 with degrees in Marketing and Human Resource Management.
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LIESL DROUGHT Liesl Drought is the Burnout Coach. A certified Career & Life Coach, she helps achievers ditch their negative inner dialogue so they can live a life they love with direction and confidence. With a background in human resources and biology, Liesl loves connecting the dots on how our brain works and why that impacts how we show up in the world.
LINDA SHETINA LOGAN
MARY B. RELOTTO
Linda was the first executive director of the Greater Columbus Sports Commission. She has organized, staged and directed hundreds of meetings, concerts, sporting events and conventions throughout the United States, including NCAA Men’s Final Four Presidential Debates and the United Nation’s Summit on Trade. She graduated from Ohio University and served on the board of the Sports Administration and Facility Management Program. Linda was also the national chair of the National Association of Sports Commissions (NASC).
You won’t find many people who are as passionate as Mary B. Relotto is about ensuring equity and equality for women. With a myriad of recognitions throughout the years, an appointment on the Columbus Women’s Commission and recently spearheading initiatives like the Ohio Women’s Business Coalition, Mary B. believes there’s always more that can be done. In 2020, she created Thrive Ohio, the only all-female statewide directory to ensure women have an affordable marketing arm to promote their businesses and to help women find the resources they need to fulfill their ambitions.
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MELLISSA MILLER
MICHELLE HERITAGE
NICHOLE BARNES MARSHALL
Mellissa Miller is the Co-chair for Passport to Fashion, a runway production focused on showcasing designers committed to diversity & inclusivity within their brands. She works to edit & produce their upcoming podcast Passport to Fashion: Diversity Matter, which will support their mission of showcasing & educating on DEI matters throughout the year. Mellissa is also the central Ohio regional ambassador for Fashion Mingle, a powerful networking platform for fashion industry professionals.
Michelle Heritage is the executive director of Community Shelter Board, the collective impact organization leading an effort to make sure everyone has a place to call home in Columbus and Franklin County, Ohio. Michelle has extensive non-profit and public sector experience including more than 25 years in leadership roles in the homeless system, mental health, child welfare, and the alcohol and drug systems. Michelle has received many awards and recognitions for her work. She is a member of the boards of trustees for the Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio and Legal Aid Society of Columbus.
With a deep and abiding commitment to equity and inclusion, Nichole Barnes Marshall has built a remarkable career in HR and Diversity and Inclusion leadership. She currently serves as Vice President and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer for L Brands, the world-reknowned retailer of the iconic brands Victoria’s Secret, PINK and Bath and Body Works. She leads the development and implementation of inclusion and diversity strategies for L Brands’ 80,000 associates worldwide.Nichole has a robust background with 20 years of expertise.
Speaker Lineup WISE 2021 | Summit Program & Packet
NICHOLE E. DUNN
NICOLE BRITENRIKER
SARAH LOPEZ
Since January 2018, Nichole Dunn has served as President & CEO of Flying Horse Farms, a nonprofit dedicated to being the first prescription in holistic healing for children with serious illnesses and their families. Prior, Nichole served as President & CEO of The Women’s Fund of Central Ohio. She is a frequent speaker, panelist, and moderator on topics such as women’s leadership, philanthropy, and non-profit best practices.
A former professional volleyball player and student athlete for the University of Kentucky, Nicole Britenriker has served in various roles across the professional and collegiate sports landscape. Nicole, a certified diversity recruiter, currently serves as a Senior Team Talent Advisor with the National Basketball Association (NBA). In this role, she provides human resources and talent acquisition support to NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, and NBA 2K League teams.
Sarah Lopez was born in Wichita, Kansas and raised in a union machinist household. Sarah is serving her first term as County Commissioner for Sedgwick County’s District 2, which includes parts of Wichita, Haysville, and Clearwater. Prior to her service as County Commissioner, Sarah spent 15 years working for Ascension Via-Christi Healthcare System. She currently serves on multiple boards, which include the HealthCore Clinic and is a member of W – A Community of Young Professionals and the Young Latino Professionals of Wichita.
Speaker Lineup WISE 2021 | Summit Program & Packet
TAMAR MARABLE
WHITNEY TAYLOR RAY
YOLANDA OWENS
Tamar Israel Marable is a Professional Makeup Artist and owner of Tamar Israel Artistry, LLC. Born and bred in Cleveland, OH, she now resides in Arlington, TX with her husband, sons, and immediate family. Tamar's makeup career began in 2014 after a service in City Year AmeriCorps, and while her passion for makeup and beauty grew immensely, she decided to embark on a journey to turn that passion into a business. Follow her on Instagram @tamar_israel_
Born in Ohio and established around the world. Whitney Taylor Ray is a highly sought-after International Female DJ. Known for her engaging personality, eclectic music selections, seamless transitions and ability to entertain any crowd, anywhere. From rocking nightclubs to cruise ships to curating soundtracks for luxury brands and high-profile events, Whitney is committed to delivering a world-class entertainment experience. In addition to music, Whitney hosts a popular podcast series on Youtube called “Turning the Tables.” You can also find Whitney giving back to the community, public speaking and mentoring youth.
Yolanda Owens is the Chief Cultivator at Forage + Black, an apparel line that is at the intersection of Black culture and green thumbs. She is a food system and gardening consultant having worked in healthy food access and sustainable agriculture for more than 10 years. Yolanda resides in the Pickerington area with her husband of 8 years, two boss ladies (no really, their initials are CEO), her mother and her sweet, senior citizen dog Reign Beau.
Interview Moderators WISE 2021 | Summit Program & Packet
DARYL GRIFFITH Daryl Griffith graduated from The Ohio State University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and minors in Global Public Health and Business. She currently works as the Program Coordinator for The Women's Place at The Ohio State University and is an Event Coordinator for the largest young professional network in the country - the Columbus Young Professionals Club.
RITA FULLER-YATES
KATY SMITH
Rita Fuller-Yates is a Lifestyle Expert and Historian from Columbus, Ohio. It has been her life long mission to help others improve their lives through social entertainment and history. She is author of Life, Camera, Action - A Guide to Great Hosting and Entertainment, an Art History Professor with the Columbus College of Art and Design, and the resident Lifestyle Expert for WSYX 6, FOX 28, and WBNS10TV Columbus news affiliates. In 2020, she was appointed to the Columbus Landmarks Board of Trustees. In 2021 she launched Columbus Black News.
Katy Smith is the Editor of Columbus CEO magazine. She has interviewed hundreds of entrepreneurs and CEOs and has a deep knowledge of the Columbus business and nonprofit communities. Katy's mission is to inspire, entertain, educate, inform, empathize and make the world a better place for everyone.
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