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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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A Closer Look at Discrimination
Are incidents of discriminatory behavior up or are more people reporting incidents of discriminatory behavior? Are more “things” happening or are we hearing about more “things?” Does it matter?
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Communication Across the Ages | Part 2
As much as technology gives us more ways to communicate, it gives us more ways to be misunderstood. Trying to communicate effectively with...
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Communication Across the Ages | Part 1
Ah, the joys of workplace communication! Trying to communicate effectively with a multi-generational team is like trying to navigate a corn maze blindfolded. Before we dive into the circumstances that cause miscommunication among the generations, let's hit the pause button on our devices and explore workplace communication, ways to find...
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Signature Thoughts by Carol Seymour | Part 2
Don't be nice. Be kind instead. At our NYC alumni dinner recently, Mary Ann Jackson, an executive from Prudential, made the comment, “There is a difference between ‘being nice’ and ‘being kind.’” I was intrigued. “Give me an example,” I asked her – and the conversation took off from there. “Nice” and “Kind” come from
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