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Sandra J. Anderson
Partner
Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease, LLP

Terri Bardi (Immediate Past President)
Director of Human Resources
Victoria's Secret Direct

Ellen Barney (Secretary)
Executive Director
New Directions Career Center

Christopher Burt
Vice President and District Manager
US Bank

Kelly Byrd
Director of Staffing
Cardinal Health

LaVawn Coleman
Assistant Vice President, Assistant Secretary and Assistant General Counsel
Grange Insurance Company

Carol Conner
Director of Volunteer Services/Service Boards
OhioHealth

Carol Degnen
Community Volunteer
Huntington Bank (retired)

Shelley Devore
Director of Staffing
Limited Brands

Katharine B. Elliot
Owner

Tailfeathers Accessories Boutique

Amy Goldstein
Director of Government Relations and Strategic Planning
The Free Medical Clinic of Greater Cleveland

Janice Gresko
Assistant General Counsel
Nationwide Realty Investors, Ltd.

Leo Hurst

Vice President, Commercial Loan Service

Huntington National Bank

Ellen Wiseman Julian (Trustee Emeritus)
Retired Assistant Vice President
National City Bank of Columbus

Darla King
President
King Business Interiors

Loretta King
Loan Program Manager
Columbus Housing Partnership

Mara Ackermann Klopfer
Broker/Owner
Re/Max Consultant Group

Dawn Tyler Lee (President)
Assistant Vice President, Government Relations
The Ohio State University

Beverly Martin
Senior Vice President
Hicks Partners, LLC

Bernadette A. Minton
Associate Professor, Department of Finance
Fisher College of Business at Ohio State University

Kirk Phillips
Principal
Conrad, Phillips & Vutech

Laurie Schmidt-Moats
Director of Relocation
Homestead Mortgage Company

Bob Schultz (Vice President)
Community Volunteer

Donna Stevenson
Vice President and Owner
Northwest Title

Nome Stillwell
Advisor, Student Assistance Center
Columbus State Community College

Ariana Ulloa-Olivarrieta
Relationship Manager
JPMorgan Chase

Laura Yaroma
Manager, Medical and Health Services
Honda of America Mfg., Inc.

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Denise, at the age of 38, walked through the doors of Center for New Directions looking for acceptance for the woman she is today, and not for judgments based on her past behaviors. Having spent her childhood in foster care, where she was physically and sexually abused, Denise never seemed to have the chance to develop self-esteem or self-confidence. In 1998, a major turning point occurred – a gang sexually assaulted Denise. She remembers being beaten, including being stomped on by six gang members. A worker from a social service agency found Denise lying in the street and within a week, Denise entered a six-month chemical dependency rehabilitation program. After hearing about Center for New Directions while in treatment, Denise showed up at our door. She stated that she was desperate to find help. Eager to learn more about herself as well as come up with some plans for the future, Denise faithfully attended the month-long New Directions program. Her self-confidence rose to new highs during the program. During the New Directions program, Denise enrolled in real estate schooling, which she has now completed, and now is working on her licensing exam. Denise is clean and sober, has been in a healthy relationship for over three years, and is working towards her dream career in real estate.