| COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release: June 20, 2012 For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 |
Mills Honored by Women for Economic and Leadership Development as
2013 “Twelve Women You Should Know”
(Columbus)--Columbus City Councilmember Michelle M. Mills has been selected to appear in the 2013 “Twelve Women You Should Know” Calendar by the Women for Economic and Leadership Development (WELD). Each year, the organization recognizes a diverse group of twelve women in the central Ohio community who are high impact leaders within their organizations, support the leadership development of other women, give time, talent and resources to their community, and invest in the growth of women-owned businesses.
“I am honored to be recognized by such a wonderful organization that impacts so many women in central Ohio,” said Councilmember Mills, chair of the Public Safety and Judiciary Committee. “WELD helps provide the tools and resources needed to advance women to higher levels of leadership and economic strength in our area.”
Mills serves as the President/CEO of St. Stephens Community House in the Greater Linden area. Additional honorees include:
Vinita Bahri-Mehra – Senior Associate, Kegler Brown Hill & Ritter Co., LPA
Joelle Brock – President & CEO, Leading EDJE
Teresa L. Caulin-Glaser, MD, FACC, FAACVPR - System VP, Heart & Vascular Services, OhioHealth
Gwen Von Holten - Acting Deputy CFO & Corporate Controller, Battelle
Linda Hondros - CEO, Hondros College
Inna Kinney – Founder/CEO, Economic & Community Development Institute (ECDI)
Melanie Martin-Jones - Partner, Porter Wright Morris & Arthur, LLP
Melisa Miller - Executive Vice President and President, Retail Credit Services, Alliance Data
Ramona Reyes - Columbus School Board Member & Human Resource Specialist, Nationwide
Aida Sabo - Vice President, Diversity & Inclusion, Cardinal Health
Teri Slick - Healthcare Vice President, Messer Construction
The “Twelve Women You Should Know” honorees will be celebrated during a reception on November 14th, 2012, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. WELD was founded with the mission to develop and advance women’s leadership to strengthen the economic prosperity of the communities it serves.
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