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 featuring Meredith Freedhoff, Chairwoman of the Franklin County Republican Party, and Kimberly Agyekum, President of Ohio Young Democrats.
Join us as we bring together a diverse group of women who will share their personal journeys to political office. Our panelists will share how they overcome barriers, navigate systemic challenges, and find their voices as women of color in politics. Attendees will come away with a recognition of the importance of representation and the impact of these leaders’ work in their communities. Networking is from 5:00 - 5:30 PM with the panel beginning at 5:30 PM. Light refreshments will be provided.
Ohio Women In Government is excited to host our second networking event in Ross County on November 12! Please join us for an evening of food, drinks, and networking with other women working in and around government. Prominent community leaders - to be announced - will be joining to share some comments.
Featuring:
Kim Murnieks, Director, Ohio Department of Budget and Management
Melaney Carter, Director, Legislative Budget Office, Ohio Legislative Service Commission
Megan Cummiskey, Assistant Director, Office of Research & Drafting, Ohio Legislative Service Commission
Terese Herhold, Minority Director of Policy, Budget, & Finance, Ohio Senate
Megan Sorenson, Majority Deputy Finance Director, Ohio House
Join OWIG for a comprehensive luncheon seminar on the state budget with some of the most knowledgeable women leaders in state finance.
You voted and we listened! Based on a survey of the membership, the state budget was the area of finance and budgeting you were most interested in! This event will be the first in a series of finance and budget seminars OWIG will host over the next year. Save the date to learn how the state Office of Budget Management approaches forecasting, how agencies prepare for the budget, how staff helps legislators prioritize requests, and much much more.
Thursday, October 10, 2024
11:30am: Networking
12:00pm - 1:00pm: Program
OWIG Members: $15
Non-Members: $20
Lunch provided by Freedom ala Carte
This event will include networking and a panel presentation on policy innovations and community health solutions that address women’s unique experiences with breast cancer screening and treatment.
The discussion will reflect the experiences of patients, clinicians, and those who touch advocacy and policy-making related to women’s health, specifically, breast cancer as we observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Location: COhatch Ohio City, 2814 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113
Date and time: Tue, Oct 8, 2024 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
This event is free to attend and open to all. You do not need to be an OWIG member to attend.
Thank you to G2G Consulting for sponsoring this event.
OWIG's Scholarship Program opens new doors for disadvantaged and lower-income students to work in the State Capitol. We can continue to offer this opportunity to more students with help from our members, their companies or organizations, and other partners who see value in making this experience more accessible. Help us make this program the best it can be by joining us at our Scholarship Fundraiser!
Registration to attend the fundraiser event costs $25. There is an option to donate more or donate only in the event you cannot attend the event. Learn more and register here.
Join OWIG and neighborhood leaders from Upper Arlington, Grandview Heights, Hilliard, Dublin, Worthington, and Marble Cliff for an evening of local networking! Catch up with old friends and meet new faces in and around local government in Northwest Columbus. We are honored to have Upper Arlington Mayor Ukeme Awakessien Jeter join us to provide comments. Light refreshments will be provided.
This is the first of a series of events we'll be doing in neighborhood quadrants across Columbus. If you would like to help with the next event in NE, SW or SE Columbus, we'd love to hear from you! Please email ohiowomeningovernment@gmail.com with the neighborhood you'd like to help with!
Please join OWIG for an evening of speed networking on the beautiful patio (pictured) at Bricker Graydon LLP.
Wine, NA beverages, and light charcuterie will be provided.
In case of inclement weather, we will be in the Grand Room at Bricker Graydon.
Please join us for a morning of networking with the OWIG Connect Program. This is geared towards members of the Connect Program, but all OWIG members are welcome to attend.
This event is part of the series of events OWIG hosts throughout the year to create space for participants of our Connect program to engage with their connections and each other.
Registration requested.
Ohio Women In Government is excited to host our first networking event in Ross County! Please join us for an evening of food, drinks, and networking with other women working in and around government.
Registration requested.
Join Ohio Women in Government and G2G for a webinar to educate and raise awareness on the status of women’s health in Ohio and discuss what state government and the nonprofit sectors are doing to help spur innovation and close gaps to improve women’s health.
Moderated by Hailey Akah, JD, MA, Vice President of Operations and Strategy, Healthy Policy Institute of Ohio, this online panel will feature Dr. Deena Chisholm, Director, Center for Health Equity and Outcomes Research, Nationwide Children's Hospital; Maureen Corcoran, MSN, MBA, Director, Ohio Department of Medicaid; and Jamie White, MS, Women's Health Director, G2G Consulting.
Join Ohio Women in Government on Thursday, April 25th from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM for an informative lunch seminar on self-advocacy in the workplace. Are you looking for ways to be heard in discussions and decision-making, ask for a raise, handle your annual review like a pro, or ask someone to be your mentor? We have a fantastic panel of professionals that can help! Asserting yourself in the workplace can be hard but with the right tools, you can be your own advocate.
Moderated by Brandi Braun Al-Issa, now Incoming CEO of Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio, this panel will feature Sharon DeLay, Owner & President of GO-HR, and Jennifer Robinson, Chief Human Resources Officer at the Ohio Department of Veterans Services, who will share key strategies and insights with attendees on how to handle real-life situations. This is one you won’t want to miss!
Thursday, April 25, 2024
11:30 AM - Networking
12:00 PM - Program begins
Where: Columbus Main Library, Auditorium | 96 S Grant Ave., Columbus, OH 43215
Lunch will be $8 for members and $15 for non-members.
Join OWIG in Central or Northeast Ohio to celebrate International Women's Day and network with other women interested in government and policy in Ohio!
Registration requested.
Columbus:
Parable Coffee
149 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215
Cleveland:
The MidTown Tech Hive
6815 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44103
Have you ever wanted to serve on a government, corporate, or nonprofit board but weren't sure how to get noticed or whether you had the qualifications? Do you currently serve on a board and want to learn tips for how to become an invaluable contributor?
Join Ohio Women in Government on Thursday, February 15th from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM for an informative lunch seminar on board service. Michael Corey, Executive Director of the Human Service Chamber of Franklin County, Haylee Dunahay, Director of Boards and Commissions for Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, and Dina Tantra, Board Chair for Heartland Funds will be sharing key insights with attendees.
Thursday, February 15, 2024
11:30 AM - Networking
12:00 PM - Program begins
Lunch will be $8 for members and $15 for non-members.
Looking to start of your new year right? We invite you to join your fellow OWIG Members to be a part of our upcoming Women's Build with Habitat for Humanity!
The Build will take place Saturday, January 27 at 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM in Linden. The address for the home and additional information can be found in the registration link. Shift is for 10 volunteers and will be rolling based on any registration drop-offs.
We hope to see you there!
How to register:
New volunteers will need to create an account prior to registering.
Once registered, they will receive a confirmation email and reminder email with all the “need to know” details for their shift
Join Ohio Women in Government on Thursday, January 25th from 5:30-7:30 our annual networking happy hour at El Arepazo! This is always a well-attended event full of energy for an upcoming year of fellowship and programming - don't miss it!
OWIG will be sponsoring great food and wine for attendees.
Join Ohio Women in Government on Thursday, December 7, from 7:30-9 am for our annual meeting, "Reflections on Women in Government: OWIG Founders Panel."
Panelists include:
Terri L. Enns, JD, Clinical Professor of Law at the Moritz College of Law at The Ohio State University
Christine Vineis, Founder and President at Unite for Safe Social Media and President at Capital Partnerships, LLC
Patrice Gillespie, President and Chief Operating Officer at Friends of the Underline
This event is free for current 2023 OWIG members. Networking will begin at 7:30 AM and the program will begin at 8 AM. Light breakfast will be served.
Register today. Please e-mail OhioWomeninGovernment@gmail.com if you are unsure of whether your membership is current.
Please note that if you register for the event but cancel with less than 48 hours notice, OWIG will bill you for the cost of your meal. Thank you for understanding our efforts to keep our programming affordable for all our members.
Join Ohio Women in Government on Thursday, November 16th from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. for a media training luncheon seminar presented by OWIG member Mandy Minick.
11:30 AM - Networking
12:00 PM - Program begins
Lunch will be $8 for members and $15 for non-members.
About Mandy: Over more than 20 years, Mandy has acquired public relations and communications acumen from nearly every angle—as a reporter for the Warren Tribune-Chronicle, in the press office of the Ohio Senate, doing non-profit association work representing Ohio’s small businesses and at the Ohio Department of Education.
We are thrilled to return to Cleveland on Monday, October 23rd at 5 PM for networking and a fantastic panel of "Changemakers" sponsored by our long-time members at G2G Consulting!
Join us at COhatch Ohio City for an evening of conversation with women who beat the odds to change policy and improve life for Ohioans. You will have the opportunity to network with other women working in and with government in the region and beyond, and you can join OWIG at the event for a special $25 annual rate!
Panelists:
Angela Thi Bennett, Digital Equity Director at the U.S. Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Randi Clites, Rare Disease Policy Director at Little Hercules Foundation and State Policy Director at Ohio Bleeding Disorders Council
Anne Tillie, Project Coordinator for the City of Cleveland in the Department of Finance
In May of this year, OWIG launched its very first Scholarship Program for female college students interning at the Ohio Statehouse. The part-time internships offered at the Ohio House and Ohio Senate are typically unpaid, which limits the ability of financially disadvantaged students to gain exposure to state government and the opportunities internships offer. OWIG's scholarships provide funding to underrepresented students that demonstrate need for costs associated with their internship.
This fall, OWIG is piloting the program by supporting one internship candidate. Help us make this program the best it can be by joining us at our Scholarship Fundraiser!
Thank you to our committed sponsors thus far, including our Gold Sponsor Delta Dental!
And thank you to our Silver Sponsors:
Government Advantage Group
Governmental Policy Group
JLF Advisors
OWIG is proud to be hosting three incredible panelists, who bring diverse backgrounds in housing development, advocacy, program management, and more. We are welcoming:
Amy Reigel, Executive Director, Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio
Leah Evans, President and CEO of Homeport
Carlie Boos, Executive Director of the Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio
These women in key housing industry leadership roles will share their experiences working in partnership with government at the state, local, and federal levels to drive policy that houses vulnerable individuals and people on limited incomes.
Join Ohio Women in Government on Thursday, June 1 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. for a lunch and learn and resume workshop.
Attendees will enjoy a presentation on resume and job search best practices with Leadership and Career Strategist Erin Kinnison of Crosworks.
Attendees are encouraged to bring their resumes to workshop after the presentation with Erin and peers.
Find more information and register at https://conta.cc/3oBT9lA.
Resume Workshop & Job Search Best Practices - Lunch & Learn
Thursday, June 1 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Columbus Metropolitan Library, Meeting Room 2B
96 S. Grant Ave. Columbus, OH 43215
Ample parking is available in the attached parking garage.
Join OWIG on Thursday, May 18 from 5:30-7:30 PM at Parsons North Brewing to celebrate the launch of our new scholarship program and network with other women interested in government and policy in Ohio!
Join OWIG on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, from 7:30-9:00 AM at Parable Coffee to celebrate International Women's Day and network with other women interested in government and policy in Ohio!
Register at https://conta.cc/3kBp9Ez.
Join Ohio Women in Government on Monday, February 27, 2022, from 11:30-1:00pm for lunch and a discussion about the gains and challenges in promoting diversity in c-suites and board rooms. Attendees will enjoy a panel discussion and Q&A with Stephanie Hightower, and two Columbus Dispatch reporters who highlighted a study on the topic last fall: Erica Thompson, Features Editor for the Columbus Dispatch, and Mark Ferenchick, Reporter for the Columbus Dispatch, moderated by OWIG Membership Co-Chair, Alexandra Denney. Their conversation will stem in part from the results of the over 2,000 companies, nonprofits, chambers of commerce, and city governments surveyed in advance of the article’s publication.
This event is free to OWIG members and costs $10 for non-members. Lunch provided by Simply Plated, a Black- and women-owned catering company, is included with registration! Members who do not cancel by 2/25 and do not show up to the event will be invoiced $10 for the cost of their lunch.
Join Ohio Women in Government on Thursday, January 26, 2023, to kick off our 2023 slate of events with our annual networking happy hour at El Arepazo in the Brewery District! Appetizers and wine will be provided.
Register today at conta.cc/3WmP3ZL!
Join Ohio Women in Government on Thursday, December 8, 2022, from 7:30-9:00 am for breakfast and our annual meeting. The OWIG Annual Meeting is an opportunity for current members to connect with one another, vote on leadership for 2023, discuss the organization's year in review report, and hear from key speakers.
We are very excited to announce that our members will hear from former State Representative and current Franklin County Commissioner Erica Crawley and former State Senator and current Warren County Commissioner Shannon Jones!
This event is exclusively for OWIG members and is free for paid members to attend. Please register at https://conta.cc/3V8DZQ1.
If you aren't sure of your membership status, please email us at ohiowomeningovernment@gmail.com.
Join Ohio Women in Government on Thursday, November 17, 2022, from 5:30-7:00pm for a happy hour and discussion with women leaders in Ohio's arts and humanities sectors! Attendees will enjoy a panel discussion and Q&A with Rebecca Brown Asmo, Executive Director of Ohio Humanities, and Donna Collins, Executive Director of the Ohio Arts Council.
This event is free and open to the public. There will be a wine bar with a suggested donation amount per glass (cash or PayPal). OWIG members will receive a complimentary drink ticket!
Register at https://conta.cc/3SGj5FJ.
Join Ohio Women in Government on Thursday, November 3, 2022, from 6:00-8:00pm for a member appreciation event at the Brass Hand! Members will enjoy wine, food from Lavash Cafe, and the opportunity to create their own cactus arrangement in the Brass Hand's one-of-a-kind potting room.
This event is free and open to dues-paying OWIG members only. Spots are limited, so RSVP soon at https://conta.cc/3s9vc3y ! If you aren't sure of your membership status, you can email ohiowomeningovernment@gmail.com.
Join Ohio Women in Government and G2G Consulting for a networking event, with a brief program on “Women, Entrepreneurship & Government,” on November 1 from 5:30 - 7:30pm at CoHatch Cleveland, 2814 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland OH 44113. Join us to network with women who have worked in and with government to help spur economic growth in the region.
Panelists:
Mindy McLaughlin, Managing Director, Global Business Development, Team NEO
Dr. Natoya Walker Minor, Deputy General Manager, RTA and former Chief, Public Affairs for Mayor Jackson
Catherine Tkachyk, Chief Innovation & Performance Officer, Cuyahoga County
Kate Warren, Director, Greater Cleveland American Rescue Plan Coalition
Register at https://conta.cc/3seLVlH.
