Since 2013, Link Joyce has proudly represented Ohio’s third congressional district. She serves on the House Committee on Financial Services and is a member of three subcommittees: Diversity and Inclusion, Housing, Community Development and Insurance, and Oversight and Investigations. As a member of the Financial...
Black women from the corporate world share their painful experiences with racism in the workplace, where they are sometimes told they are token hires. “He just couldn’t comprehend that a Black woman would be in such a position,” Coleman said. “It’s hard because standing up for yourself...
Growing up on the northeast side of Columbus, Christie Angel knew from an early age that she wanted to be involved in service. Her father, a civil servant who ran city and nonprofit housing programs, would take her along on weekends to visit auction properties for...
American Electric Power has named Janelle Coleman vice president, corporate philanthropy and community engagement and president of the AEP Foundation, which become effectives Jan. 1. In this role, she will lead philanthropic community outreach in an 11-state territory and oversee the foundation, which last year donated...
COMMISSION ON BLACK GIRLS ROLLS OUT REPORT [COLUMBUS, OH] After two years of work, countless hours of public testimony, a survey focusing on Black Girls ages 11-22, and listening sessions, the Commission on Black Girls released the report outlining its findings and next steps to ensure...
Women for Economic and Leadership Development has selected 12 women to feature in a 2021 calendar because of their leadership roles, their impact on the community, and their mentorship of other women. A dozen central Ohio women are being honored as strong leaders who have made...
Photo Credit: Ben Siegel The Ohio University Board of Trustees appointed Janelle Coleman as the new Board chair and Cary Cooper as vice-chair during its meeting on May 11. Coleman serves as executive vice president of external affairs at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and its affiliated...
After a long night waiting on results, Rep. Joyce Beatty won her primary race, and appears primed to win her fifth term representing the heavily Democratic 3rd Congressional District. To win the nomination, Beatty had to overcome an energetic challenge from Morgan Harper, a progressive first-time...
At the annual PRNEWS Top Women in PR Awards Luncheon they honored the women who have made bold advances in crisis management, brand reputation, content creation, social media marketing and more in the last year for their organizations or for their clients. This awards ceremony honored...
We are excited to announce another appointment! YWCA Columbus is excited to announce Christie Angel as our new President and Chief Executive Officer. Christie will transition to her new role prior to year's end. She brings nearly 30 years of expertise in the areas of, economic development, public...