From Columbus Business First, Women of Influence is an interview series showcasing some of the most powerful women in the Central Ohio business community. Hosted by Eleanor Kennedy, Assistant Managing Editor.
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Big Table Roundtable: Rise Together
Columbus Business First recently invited five leaders implementing the Rise Together plan to discuss the initiative to address poverty in Franklin County: Joy Bivens, director of Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services; Lisa Courtice, CEO of United Way of Central Ohio; Kenny McDonald, president and CEO of Columbus 2020; Bo Chilton, CEO of Impact Community Action; and Trudy Bartley, associate vice president in Ohio State University's Office of Government Affairs. Rise Together began with 200 conversations across the region – from boardrooms to homeless camps. From there, the group released 13 goals and 120 action plans to address jobs, housing, health and youth.