Women Of Influence

As a college student, Christie Angel was drawn to the world of politics and government, eager to tackle projects that would help solve problems – large and small ones – for the people of her community.

After realizing her nightclub ownership dream wasn't exactly realistic, Angel made her way to Columbus City Hall, first working on a few campaigns (including former City Council President Jerry Hammond's) and then snagging a job as a legislative aide for the council. It was then that she connected with "a young, brand-new council member named Michael B. Coleman," Angel recalled in a recent interview for our Women of Influence podcast.

That young councilman, of course, went on to become Columbus' longest-serving mayor, and Angel worked in his administration for two separate stretches, taking a 10-year gap in between to get to know the private sector. Today she leads the YWCA Columbus, a nonprofit that strives to eliminate racism and empower women.

For Angel, the job is a chance to effect change in areas that have long driven her passion, ash she brings to the Y to the table on conversations about housing, equity and more. Listen to our full conversation to hear more about the high-profile stops along Angel's career path, the reasons the Y's mission is meaningful to her, and the ways she's shaped and changed the organization in about two years at its helm. There's talk of the difference between the public and private sector, plus some reflection on how an organization like the YWCA thinks about its all-female board and largely female leadership team.

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