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Impact Awards Honoree Rosemary Rubin
“People helped me when I was starting out, and I’ve always tried to do the same.”
That belief has guided Rosemary Rubin through a 50-year career in law and service. A trailblazer and mentor, her impact spans the courtroom, the community, and generations of professionals she’s helped along the way.
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Impact Awards Honoree Sally Efremoff
Sally Efremoff lived with purpose, curiosity, and a deep commitment to others. Whether serving as a magistrate, volunteering across her community, or simply listening with care, she brought thoughtfulness and integrity to everything she did. A lifelong learner and natural leader, Sally believed that if something mattered, you stepped up and made a difference. Her legacy is one of quiet strength, meaningful connection, and a life fully engaged.
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Impact Awards Honoree Ellen McNally
Ellen McNally has spent her life doing more than building a career. She has been building people. From real estate to regional leadership, her impact has always gone far beyond the job, guiding women toward confidence, stability, and independence. In this inspiring story, Ellen reflects on the power of mentorship, the courage to have honest conversations, and the lasting difference it makes when you reach back and lift others as you climb.
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Impact Awards Honoree Michele Maas
When life tested her in unimaginable ways, Michele Maas leaned into connection, compassion, and purpose. Her story is one of resilience, gratitude, and turning hardship into impact. Read how she’s now helping heal the healers in our community.
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Legacy Member: Shelley Schweitzer
Shelley Schweitzer has spent her life leading with purpose, compassion, and vision. From mentoring thousands of teens to serving on boards across Stark County, her leadership has left an indelible mark on our community. Shelley’s work with youth, her commitment to equity, and her ability to bring people together reflect the very heart of what Women’s Impact, Inc. stands for. Her legacy reminds us that true leadership means lifting others—and doing so with authenticity and heart.
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Legacy Member: Kari Groh
A longtime advocate for women, Kari helped found Women’s Impact — a vibrant organization dedicated to helping professional women connect, grow, and lead. She served as its past president and board member and continues to support its mission as a legacy member.
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Legacy Member: Denise A. Seachrist, Ph.D.
Leadership isn’t just a position—it’s a commitment to uplift others, drive change, and leave a lasting legacy. Few embody this better than Dr. Denise Seachrist, a dynamic educator, administrator, and community leader whose career has been marked by scholarly achievement, impactful service, and a deep connection to her community.
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Legacy Member: Ann Doan Conkle
Ann was one of the 14 women who believed in the mission of Women’s Impact so much that they invested in its future. Ann says she can’t imagine where her life would be if she hadn’t had this organization – and its members – in her life.
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Empowerment Day 2024
This transformative event brought together over fifty women who were eager to learn, grow, and inspire each other.
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Cargill named Executive Director
The Women’s Impact, Inc. Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Stephanie Cargill has been named the organization’s new executive director.
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