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2019 WOMEN WELDING THE WAY® COLUMBUS CALENDAR

We are a minority-owned business law firm headquartered in right here in Central Ohio but

that does not fully describe who we are. We are women, men, parents, community advocates,

servant-hearted leaders, believers of many religions and faiths, embracers of different political

affiliations, representative of various races or ethnic groups, and the list goes on. Our proudly

diverse team loves this year’s Women WELDing the Way® Calendar theme, “Be the Difference”

as this may as well be one of our firm mantras. Connecting whole-heartedly with this message,

we are thrilled to celebrate the remarkable women showcased in the 2019 Calendar. Each of their

profiles demonstrates the profound impact they have in their companies and communities. In

that vein, we would like to share what Perez & Morris is doing to truly be the difference in our

Central Ohio community and beyond.

• Economic development for women, particularly single mothers, has been a passion of

Sarah’s for years. This led her to establish The Overcomer Foundation in January 2018,

helping women in central Ohio eliminate barriers to break the cycle of poverty and achieve

stability for their families by pursuing the next step in their education. We plan to focus on

childcare, hoping to ease the financial burden as women pursue educational opportunities.

• Perez & Morris is a significant supporter of organizations like WELD, the National

Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (“NAMWOLF”), and, in 2019, will step

up as an Elite Platinum sponsor of the Ohio Women’s Bar Foundation (“OWBF”). In 2018, we

received the Diversity Champion Award from the Ohio Women’s Bar Association (“OWBA”).

We also were proud early adopters of the “Columbus Commitment” to equal pay.

• Over the past five years, Perez & Morris has funded 60 Biosand Filters providing clean

drinking water to people in Tanzania and Uganda in addition to six wells in India through the

Thirst Relief International (thirstrelief.org). The organization creates access to clean water

using the most appropriate technology available to its local partners around the globe to

accomplish its mission.

“Being the difference” takes great passion, energy and collaboration. We congratulate the

2019 Women WELDing the Way® honorees and look forward to serving alongside each of them

to continue to make Central Ohio the best possible place to live and work for all.

Troy B. Morris Perez & Morris LLC

Juan Jose Perez Perez & Morris LLC

Sarah Perez Perez & Morris LLC

BE THE DIFFERENCE

OUR VISION FOR THE FUTURE: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

with their organizations, businesses and communities. When you join

WELD, you have the opportunity to expand your professional horizons,

develop your leadership skills and pay forward your success.

Join us, because you make a difference! Visit www.weldusa.org for more information.

With the launch of our 2019 Women WELDing the Way

Calendar®, WELD celebrates 15 years of advancing women

leaders. The WELD Columbus chapter 2019 strategic theme is

Be the Difference. This year’s honorees have burst through the

ordinary to rise up and Be the Difference in their organizations

and in the communities they serve. In daring to take risk,

travel the unbeaten path, and speak their truth, these women

have improved the lives of women and families in this region

and beyond.

We cannot expect different results if we insist on tapping

the same people to do the same things. WELD challenges

businesses and communities to expand their thinking and

include more women “at the table and at the top.” WELD’s

diverse group of calendar honorees are thought leaders,

change makers, and goal achievers who consistently deliver

different and better outcomes for those they serve. We invite

you to take the time to get to know our amazing calendar

honorees by attending our 2019 events, featuring them as

speakers and see first-hand how they embody WELD’s mission

to develop and advance women’s leadership to strengthen the

economic prosperity of the communities it serves.

Our calendar honorees are joined by a legacy of women who

have sat at the helm of WELD’s national board of directors

as chair. Every 5 years, we celebrate the individuals who have

answered the call to serve in this role. These leaders have

given countless hours to keep WELD’s vision relevant and its

impact meaningful, and we are acknowledging their incredible

service in this year’s calendar.

The voice of women matters. WELD continues to grow its

national footprint, advancing women leaders, understanding

the presence of women at the leadership table produces

better business results.

Barb Smoot President & CEO, WELD

BE THE DIFFERENCE“IF YOU ARE ALWAYS TRYING TO BE NORMAL, YOU WILL NEVER KNOW HOW AMAZING YOU CAN BE.”– Maya Angelou

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COLC Sponsor

Dr. Anahi Ortiz is committed to driving progress in

addressing issues such as the opioid crisis, mental

health, well-being of women and girls, immigration, and

empowering those around her to exceed expectations and

do immeasurably more.

Born in New York City, Dr. Ortiz learned English as her

second language. Inspired by a school counselor to go

into medicine, she graduated from Sophie Davis School

of Biomedical Education, earned her medical degree from

Downstate Medical College, and completed her residency

at St. Luke’s – Roosevelt Hospital. After 30 years of

practice caring for children and their families, including

at Columbus’ Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Dr. Ortiz

was appointed as Franklin County Coroner in November

of 2014. While this appointment seemed a radical change

from the field of medicine, it gave Dr. Ortiz the opportunity

to provide leadership, guidance, and insight to community

leaders regarding trends in pressing medical and public

health issues. Through this work, and with a passion for

advocacy, Dr. Ortiz created the Franklin County Drug

Overdose Initiative, specifically focusing on the opioid

crisis, delivering critical information to policy makers and

community partners.

Outside the office, Dr. Ortiz volunteers locally at various

local nonprofits and internationally with Timmy Global

Health Care. Dr. Ortiz is on the Medical Advisory Board

of Lifeline of Ohio, Board of National Violent Death

Reporting System, Advisory Board of Proyecto Mariposa

and the Medical Advisory Board of YMCA Head Start. She

has proudly served as a mentor for the Latina Mentoring

Academy and is regarded as a trusted community leader,

innovator, and strong advocate for the health of the poor

and underserved.

“I educate myself so I know my voice is focused on representing the greater good, not just the popular choice.”

DR. ANAHI M. ORTIZFranklin County Coroner

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DR. ANAHI M. ORTIZFranklin County Coroner

January Sponsor:

Leading a hospital that cares for over 100,000 patients

annually is not for the faint of heart. Fittingly, Unhee Kim

began her career as a Cardiac Nurse three decades ago

and is now at the top level of healthcare administration.

As an immigrant from South Korea, Unhee knows what it

takes to overcome obstacles, following her calling to help

others with innovative strategy and dedication.

One of Unhee’s greatest professional challenges is growing

and developing an organization that is already performing

well. She believes in organizational honesty to challenge

the organization in the pursuit of operational excellence

– are we good, or do we think we are good? As a top

performer in the hospital system, Mount Carmel St. Ann’s

is one of the largest employers in Westerville with over

1,700 employees. While Unhee focuses on the hospital’s

financial prosperity, her eyes are set to a larger goal: to

increase access to care for all patients, especially the poor

and underserved. Unhee has partnered with Lower Lights

Christian Health Center to provide low-cost health services

and prioritized women’s health through the creation of

the Mount Carmel St. Ann’s Breast Surgery Center, as well

as expanded OB/GYN, maternity, and perinatal services.

She supports the Mount Carmel Women’s Service line to

advance female leaders in the organization, is an executive

sponsor of the Trinity Health Diversity and Inclusion

Council, and consistently serves as a mentor

and preceptor.

Unhee instills a sense of hope and inspiration in her team.

She openly recognizes the work of others and makes

herself accessible at monthly “Lunch with Unhee” events.

Faith has impacted her career, helping Unhee stay true

to her values, own her mistakes, and maintain her life’s

purpose. She spends time in self-reflection, believing that

she can best improve her team if she models change and

improvement personally.

“You won’t reach your potential if you approach your career for a title, prestige, or money; those are side benefits, but they can’t be the driver. You’ll miss what is most meaningful.”

UNHEE KIMPresident & Chief Operating Officer Mount Carmel St. Ann’s

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UNHEE KIMPresident & Chief Operating Officer

Mount Carmel St. Ann’s

February Sponsor:

BE THE DIFFERENCE

Noni Banks is a woman who lives her mission – empower,

motivate, and inspire ordinary women to live extraordinary

lives, her purpose for founding The DIVA Movement in 2012.

Always eager to see other women win, she believes when a

woman rises, the whole world rises.

After a painful divorce that left her a homeless, single

parent, Noni discovered resiliency and vulnerability can lead

to great things. From an early age, Noni’s parents taught

her the journey is bigger than her. Every day, she is paying

back this life lesson by leading hundreds of women to find

their dreams and giving them the support and resources

they need to become successful, full-time business owners.

Noni has furthered her life’s mission by working with

community organizations such as the YWCA Family Shelter,

Dress for Success, The National Coalition of 100 Black

Women, and the Women’s Service Board at the Martin

Luther King Arts Complex. Additionally, she has served as a

Senior Victim Advocate for Mothers Against Drunk Driving

(MADD) and the Director for 2-1-1, the number for Franklin

County’s social service needs. Noni’s work remains relevant

in today’s social media-focused society, selected to be part

of the 2018 Facebook Small Business Council.

“You are not here by accident! You were created to blaze trails, shatter ceilings, break new ground and then help another woman do the same.”

NONI BANKSCEO The Diva Movement

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NONI BANKSCEO

The Diva Movement

March Sponsor:

Described as a “light for women who are in the darkness

and are looking for a way out,” Vicki Bowen Hewes has

found her path with Dress for Success Columbus. After

first working with Dress for Success as a volunteer, she was

compelled by their mission and left her lucrative real estate

career opening the doors to Dress for Success Columbus in

2007, which continues to be a top-five performer out of 144

affiliate organizations in 27 countries.

Since its inception, Dress for Success Columbus has

assisted over 14,000 women. Managing an annual budget

of $1-$1.5 M, Vicki leads a team of nine staff members and

800+ volunteers who completed over 15,000 hours of

service in 2017. She has created a sisterhood where women

can build relationships, receive career preparation and

professional clothing, learn about financial literacy, and

advance their education at the Dress for Success annual

conference. Having been once considered down and out,

Vicki emphasizes the importance of resiliency as she

continues to be a lifeline for those who need to get up just

one more time.

Vicki is solely driven by her purpose. She empowers

women, giving them a voice and passionately ensures no

woman is left behind. She encourages women to know their

own uniqueness and to use those unique talents to

be collaborators. Grounded in humility and vulnerability,

Vicki recognizes these characteristics take courage but

understands they help other women find their own path

to success.

“The power of a story is that we are bonded by sharing our vulnerabilities, learning from one another, and then making change together.”

VICKI BOWEN HEWESFounder, CEO Dress for Success Columbus

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VICKI BOWEN HEWESFounder, CEO

Dress for Success Columbus

April Sponsor:

BE THE DIFFERENCE

The more you know… Our nation releases more than

641,000 people from prison every year. The opioid

epidemic is the leading cause of death for Americans

under age 50. An estimated 1.2 million American adults

have an intellectual disability. What is the common thread?

Individuals in these groups have a caring and dedicated

advocate in Alvis CEO, Denise Robinson.

Denise grew up in a family determined to give back to

the community. Her mother said, “If you help one person,

that one person will help another, and so on.” Her father

worked with those who wanted to help themselves but

didn’t know how or where to begin. This had a significant

impact on Denise. After graduating from The Ohio State

University, she began working for an Alvis program,

serving individuals with developmental disabilities who

were at risk of incarceration. Thirty-four years later,

Denise is Alvis’ President & CEO, and under her care, the

operating budget has increased from $7 million to $33

million with a staff of more than 550 employees. This year,

Denise and her staff will serve over 8,500 men, women,

and children in the most vulnerable populations in our

nation. Outside of Alvis, Denise volunteers with many

organizations and is involved with Women2Women, a

spiritually-focused organization helping women who have

endured trauma.

Denise has received numerous awards including a

Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award for Service

from President Obama; Margaret Mead Award from the

International Community Corrections Association (ICCA);

President’s Award from the International Corrections

and Prisons Association (ICPA); ER Cass Award from the

American Correctional Association; and was named to the

YWCA-Columbus Academy of Women of Achievement. In

2017, Alvis was named one of the 5 Nonprofits to Watch by

The Columbus Foundation.

“You have to be the difference in your life first — put your family first and value your time with them, then you can make a difference in your job.”

DENISE M. ROBINSONPresident & CEO Alvis

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DENISE M. ROBINSONPresident & CEO

Alvis

May Sponsor:

BE THE DIFFERENCE

Dr. Laura Espy-Bell’s life mantra is to “lift as I climb” and her

career and life’s work is a true testament.

At age 11, after watching a surgery performed on the

learning channel, Dr. Espy-Bell knew medicine would be

her future. Following an extensive educational path, Laura

completed her emergency medicine residency at The Ohio

State University College of Medicine.

Serving as an Emergency Medicine Attending and

Department Physician, and an Associate Medical Director of

two free-standing emergency departments in central Ohio,

Dr. Espy-Bell recognizes “emergency medicine does not

discriminate” thus she is committed to positively influencing

the lives of students of all ages, recruiting physicians of

color, and mentoring aspiring young physicians. Over the

past seven years, she has impacted more than 200 female

medical students, 120 resident physicians, and thousands

of patients.

Dr. Espy-Bell is a true trailblazer within her profession.

In addition to her work with OhioHealth, she has been

a national representative for the Ohio Chapter of the

American College of Emergency Physicians, co-founder of

the Columbus Black Physicians Network, an active member

of multiple community organizations, and the Director of

Community Partnerships at Grant Medical Center.

Inspired by Shirley Chisholm — “If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring in a folding chair.”

DR. LAURA ESPY-BELLSystem Medical Director, OhioHealth & Emergency Medicine Physician/Associate Medical Director, Mid-Ohio Emergency Services

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DR. LAURA ESPY-BELLSystem Medical Director

OhioHealth & Emergency

Medicine Physician/Associate Medical Director

Mid-Ohio Emergency Services

June Sponsor:

BE THE DIFFERENCE

Born in Argentina, Stella Villalba immigrated to Denver, CO

to teach English as a second language. After an unexpected

divorce, Stella took the road less traveled and enrolled

at The Ohio State University to complete dual Master’s

Degrees; Stella made a difference for thousands of Ohio’s

immigrant families and discovered herself along the way.

As an English Second Language (ESL) Educator at

Whitehall City Schools, Stella noticed ethnically diverse

families had lower attendance at school events. She created

a multicultural festival attracting over 600 attendees

that welcomes the school’s linguistically diverse families

to share their stories. After eight years with Whitehall

Schools, Stella accepted an opportunity to become the first

Latina to hold a leadership position in Dublin City Schools

(DCS), impacting over 1,200 English Language Learning

(ELL) students. In her new role, Stella created monthly

professional development opportunities for DCS staff, which

blossomed into a summer teachers’ institute with over 100

alumni. Her contributions also extend beyond the Dublin

School hallways: Stella writes a teaching blog, has authored

over 20 articles for the Choice Literacy global publication,

developed Spanish-speaking tours at the Columbus Museum

of Art, served eight years on the board of The Literacy

Connection, mentored five years with the Latina Mentoring

Academy, transformed the Our Lady of Guadalupe Center

food pantry, and collaborated with US Together and

Community Refugee & Immigrant Services (CRIS).

Fearless in her pursuit to bridge the diversity gap in the

educational system, Stella encourages her teachers to

change the narrative and teach with a social justice frame of

mind. As an immigrant and English language learner herself,

Stella has a unique perspective to understand her students

and build a better, more inclusive learning model that brings

all students to the table as valued participants.

“Take the road less traveled — Walk the Talk. If a book needs written, be the person to write it. If there needs to be a change, ask yourself what the obstacles are and how they can be removed.”

STELLA VILLALBAELL Leader & Instructional Coach Dublin City Schools

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STELLA VILLALBAELL Leader & Instructional Coach

Dublin City Schools

July Sponsor:

BE THE DIFFERENCE

A pioneer in the sports industry, Linda Logan defied

stereotypes and built a groundbreaking career. Growing

up, she found a creative way to embrace her love of sports

despite not having any girls’ teams to join; she served as

statistician for the boys’ teams throughout high school

and college. After graduating from Ohio University with

a degree in Communications and Sports Administration,

she worked for a number of teams, arenas, and convention

centers in Cleveland, Milwaukee, and Kansas City.

Linda used her skills to identify a community sports need in

Columbus and met that need by lobbying for and founding

the Greater Columbus Sports Commission in 2002. As

Executive Director, Linda has brought over 400 sporting

events to Columbus and generated revenues of nearly $535

million, culminating with winning the bid to host the 2018

NCAA Women’s Final Four Tournament. The event was a win

for the entire city, attracting 80,000 visitors, utilizing nearly

1,000 volunteers, gathering over 1,500 professional women

to participate in the ‘Beyond the Baseline’ leadership series,

and turning Columbus into a giant playground and

interactive fun zone for over 2,000 youth and 1,500 parents

with ‘Tourney Town’ and ‘The Bounce’ dribbling competition.

Linda is a networker and connector, who believes that

being relentless, inquisitive and doing what you love are the

keys to living a happy and fulfilling life. On any given day,

you can find Linda working on the variety of community

programs she and her team have created to teach

leadership skills, honor and champion female advancement

in sports, and inspire others to step out and make a positive

difference in their own communities.

“Don’t be too impatient for advancement. Don’t be afraid of the detour, many times the detours are what lead to the next opportunity.”

LINDA SHETINA LOGANExecutive Director Greater Columbus Sports Commission

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LINDA SHETINA LOGANExecutive Director

Greater Columbus Sports Commission

August Sponsor:

BE THE DIFFERENCE

Even a small company can make a big difference! From the

moment she noticed intricate structural details of her junior

high school in Massachusetts, Charissa Durst has melded

passions for history and architecture into a driving force in

her life. Armed with undergraduate and graduate degrees

in Architecture, Charissa mustered courage to take a risk,

founding a small architectural firm in 1990. In doing so, she

obtained multiple state architecture licenses and led her

company through major changes while maintaining strong

advocacy for sustainable design and historic preservation.

Heading a nimble but skilled team, Charissa’s

entrepreneurial spirit thrives while her projects add

economic vitality to communities. Renovation of the

long-vacant Lincoln Theatre turned the building into a hub

for the African-American community, adding diversity to

the Columbus arts scene. Work on fire-damaged Stewart

Elementary School, the oldest school in Columbus,

increased capacity and brought 21st century amenities

to low-income students. Charissa’s sponsorships of the

Lincoln Theatre Gala and the Dan Emmett Music and Arts

Festival help raise funds to ensure her completed projects

remain vibrant, functional spaces. Charissa believes that all

buildings have a context, ever mindful of how her projects

fit within existing neighborhoods.

Charissa is uniquely positioned in her field as the head of

a woman and minority-owned architecture firm. Charissa

is known for a “roll-up-her-sleeves” attitude and an ability

to make business decisions with heart. It’s no surprise that

her outstanding efforts have led to numerous business and

preservation awards.

“Be inclusive, listen, and ensure that everyone involved in a project gets recognized.”

CHARISSA W. DURSTPresident and Principal Architect Hardlines Design Company

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CHARISSA W. DURSTPresident and Principal Architect

Hardlines Design Company

September Sponsor:

BE THE DIFFERENCE

Early in her career, Ariana Ulloa-Olavarrieta enjoyed

crunching numbers in the banking sector but longed

to make a tangible community impact and improve the

workplace for future generations of women. In the field

of business coaching, she achieved her goal. Through

her work helping small businesses connect with broader

marketplaces, Ariana has become a sought-after

educational speaker, giving over forty presentations this

year alone.

As Executive Coach of the Leveraging Innovation Gateways

and Hubs Toward Sustainability (LIGHTS) Program at Ohio

University, Ariana is adept at spotting marketplace holes,

analyzing client needs, and offering strategic assistance

to create viable, scalable, and sustainable businesses in

the 28-county, coal-impacted region of Athens, OH. Prior

to her role at OU, Ariana gained experience working with

the Latino Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

in downtown Columbus, where she led a diverse team

to implement programs geared toward Central Ohio’s

Spanish-speaking community and exceeded goal metrics

for loans, capital infusion, and clients served. Ariana

also founded her own organic baby food business, Bébo

Naturals, which gave her an entrepreneurial perspective

that strengthened her business coaching ability. She also

remains passionate about uplifting Latina leaders and

advocating for those less fortunate through volunteer work

with the Latina Mentoring Academy, Avanza Together,

Kaleidoscope Youth Center, the Mid-Ohio Food Bank and

the Franklin County Municipal Court’s CATCH Program.

As a young immigrant from Mexico, Ariana has adapted

to the American marketplace, bringing compassion and

dedication to all her endeavors, without sacrificing her

Hispanic heritage and values.

“I am comfortable in my own skin. Because of this, I am willing to take more risks.”

ARIANA ULLOA-OLAVARRIETAExecutive Coach Ohio University

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ARIANA ULLOA- OLAVARRIETAExecutive Coach

Ohio University

October Sponsor:

BE THE DIFFERENCE

As a member of the leadership team of the world’s largest

non-profit research and development organization, Aimee

Kennedy impacts the lives of students and employees by

inspiring innovation both in schools and in the workplace.

Utilizing her Doctorate in Education Policy and Leadership

and her experience as a servant leader, she successfully

oversees Battelle’s work in philanthropy and education.

As SVP of Philanthropy and Education, Aimee is responsible

for the $24 million outreach work to support STEM

education. In Ohio STEM schools alone, this work has

resulted in students earning more than 12,000 college

credits and saved families an estimated $7 million in

college tuition costs. The team led by Aimee has partnered

on more than $1 billion in grant funding over the past

decade, tripling the impact of Battelle’s STEM program and

expanding the STEM network to Tennessee and nationally.

Outside of Battelle, Aimee is engaged in the Columbus

community serving on several boards including Ruling Our

eXperiences (ROX), an organization providing evidenced-

based empowerment programming for girls. She secured

funding for ROX to lead research that resulted in “The

Girls’ Index,” a national survey reaching over 10,000 girls in

4th-12th grades to provide a better understanding of their

perceptions, experiences, beliefs, and behaviors.

Aimee leads by inspiring and supporting others, especially

women and girls, to become their best selves so that they

can harness their unique gifts and talents to serve others.

She credits emotional toughness as the key to her own

success and recognizes that as a leader, she is responsible

for setting the tone for a group or project to ensure

its success.

“Always value the collective over the individual and remember that everyone has untapped potential, that as leaders, we have to be prepared to help bring out.”

AIMEE KENNEDYSenior Vice President, Philanthropy and Education Battelle

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AIMEE KENNEDYSenior Vice President, Philanthropy and Education

Battelle

November Sponsor:

BE THE DIFFERENCE

Over her 30 years with Fifth Third Bank, Stephanie Green

has blazed a trail through retail banking, small business

lending, human resources, residential mortgage, and

private banking. Her expansive, unconventional career path

has helped shape Stephanie’s mission to make a positive

difference for the people around her.

Stephanie grew up in Columbus and credits her parents

with inspiring her to be a leader and a lifelong learner with

a sense of responsibility for the community. “My mother

earned a master’s degree and Ph.D. in social work while

both she and my father worked and raised three children.”

After earning a business degree from Hampton University,

Stephanie came back to Columbus to begin her career.

Always interested in banking and finance, she joined the

Fifth Third Bank team.

Early in her career, Stephanie recognized the importance of

encouraging female talent, and continues to model the way.

Her cultivation of diverse talent shines through when you

look at her current team. Stephanie leads a dynamic team

of wealth management professionals, where nearly half of

the wealth advisors, private bankers, and trust officers are

women. This is much different from the industry norm, with

disproportionately fewer women in these roles. Stephanie

and her dedicated team are responsible for managing more

than 1 billion dollars in assets and making a difference in the

lives of clients and their families.

Stephanie continues to make a positive impact for the

people around her by devoting dozens of hours to five

board positions, including the African-American Leadership

Academy (AALA) Advisory Board, the Wright State

University Board of Trustees, Columbus Association for the

Performing Arts (CAPA) as the Vice Chair and Treasurer,

Columbus Urban League Board of Directors, and Ohio FAIR

Plan Board.

“Get engaged in helping others. Your happiness cannot be tied up in just you.”

STEPHANIE GREENSenior Vice President, Director of Private Bank Fifth Third Bank, Central Ohio

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Fifth Third Bank, Central Ohio

December Sponsor:

BE THE DIFFERENCE

INTRODUCING OUR 2019 CALENDAR COMMITTEE

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