Ohio Women in Government

Thank you to all who attended "Empowered Identities: Women of Color Leading the Way" last night! Sen. Michele Reynolds, Rep. Munira Abdullahi, Reynoldsburg Council President and State Representative-elect Meredith Lawson-Rowe, Westerville School Board Member Anisa L.iban, and Canal Winchester School Board Member Chloe Green their path, passions, and the importance of representation. Women face such unique challenges in office, even more so for women of color, but having a network of women to lift us up is so inspiring. And, of course, thank you to our amazing moderator and OWIG's DEI Chair Ifrah Aliawl, M.Ed. for leading this thoughtful discussion.

Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow for an engaging panel discussion celebrating the journeys, challenges, and achievements of women of color in politics. This event will feature some of the most inspiring leaders who have broken barriers, driven meaningful change, and created lasting impact in their communities. **Our Panelists:** - Senator Michele Reynolds, Chair of the Select Committee on Housing, Ohio Senate - State Representative Munira Abdullahi ,advocate for healthcare equity and education reform - Meredith Lawson-Rowe, Council President and State Representative-Elect for District 5, championing affordable housing and transportation - Anisa L., nonprofit executive, public policy expert, and Westerville School Board Member - Chloe Green, at-large member of the Canal Winchester Local School District Board I am honored to moderate this discussion as the DEI Chair for Ohio Women in Government. If you are passionate about leadership, representation, and building pathways for equity in public service, this is a conversation you will not want to miss. Reserve your seat here: https://bit.ly/3C5tuII See you there!

This year, our annual meeting will feature Republican and Democrat leaders who will discuss how we manage civility in the current challenging and ever-evolving landscape of political discourse. Our dynamic speakers will explore tough but crucial topics like dealing with negativity, social media’s impact, grassroots movements & local activism, and how to and when to speak out as women leaders. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on how we can maintain respect and civility to our political conversations, especially in these polarized times. We will also bid adieu?to our outgoing OWIG President Brittany Boulton and vote on a new slate of officers. The annual meeting is for members only. Please register here: https://bit.ly/4eF6a1Y Speakers include: - Kimberly Agyekum, President of Ohio Young Democrats - Meredith Freedhoff, Executive Director or Franklin County Republican Party - Nancy Roger, Professor Emeritus, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (Moderator)

This year, our annual meeting will feature Republican and Democrat leaders who will discuss how we manage civility in the current challenging and ever-evolving landscape of political discourse. Our dynamic speakers will explore tough but crucial topics like dealing with negativity, social media’s impact, grassroots movements & local activism, and how to and when to speak out as women leaders. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on how we can maintain respect and civility to our political conversations, especially in these polarized times. We will also bid adieu?to our outgoing OWIG President Brittany Boulton and vote on a new slate of officers. The annual meeting is for members only. Please register here: https://bit.ly/4eF6a1Y Speakers include: - Kimberly Agyekum, President of Ohio Young Democrats - Meredith Freedhoff, Executive Director or Franklin County Republican Party - Nancy Roger, Professor Emeritus, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (Moderator)

Congratulations to Marilyn Brown for being recognized at a 2025 Women WELDing the Way Honoree! WELD emphasizes women’s leadership as the key strategic lever for stronger businesses, greater entrepreneurship and thriving communities. Anyone who knows Marilyn knows she embodies a leader in every way! A well deserved honor!

Our November spotlight is Dawn Tyler Lee, President & CEO of Forrest Street Consulting. Dawn was an OWIG member early in her career and has recently rejoined us! Dawn's impressive career includes working with the City of Columbus, The Ohio State University, United Way of Central Ohio, Columbus City Schools - Ohio, and Coalition on Homelessness & Housing in Ohio (COHHIO). Make sure to introduce yourself to this dynamic leader at an upcoming OWIG event!

A huge thank you to the women who joined us in Chillicothe last night! We were excited to host a room full of amazing and dedicated women from many counties in Southeast Ohio. The night was filled with networking and powerful stories of women who have a deep commitment to making their community a better place and just can't say "no" to a good cause! We are grateful for the amazing community in Southeast Ohio and excited to host more events in 2025!

Please save the date for the 2024 OWIG Annual Meeting, which will be held on Thursday, December 5th from 7:30 am - 9:00 am at the Athletic Club of Columbus. Nancy Rogers, OSU Professor Emeritus and Director of the Law and Leadership Program at the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, will be moderating a thoughtful discussion about how elected women think about civility in politics, and how the tenor of political discourse impacts how we engage with it. Local Democrat and Republican party speakers to be announced soon! As a reminder, the Annual Meeting is open to members only, so please ensure your dues are current before registering. At this meeting, members will be voting on a slate of new officers for the 2025-2026 leadership term. Registration open soon!

Make your voice heard today! Every vote matters. Polls in Ohio are open until 7:30PM. If you are in line by then, you are able to vote. Check your local Board of Elections for your polling location, if you are unsure!

We are so excited to be back in Ross County! Please join us! Register here: https://bit.ly/48epdhO