LADIES LEADERSHIP CIRCLE Arizona YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix

LADIES LEADERSHIP CIRCLE Arizona YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix

In 1858, YWCA formed in the United States with women’s residences opening in New York and Boston. A long history providing social services and creating a platform of equality led the YWCA to Arizona in 1912. YWCA Maricopa County’s (YWCA) mission is dedicated to eliminating discrimination, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Since 1912, YWCA programs have educated, advocated for, fed, and provided vital support to vulnerable members of our community. Our clients are low-income women and their families, seniors, and disabled adults in Maricopa County. The specific community issues YWCA programs address are elderly hunger in Glendale, financial instability, and empowering women.

Last year we served 612 unduplicated seniors through our congregate meals program, 588 unduplicated seniors through the YWCA Meals on Wheels program and 70 unduplicated seniors received rides through YWCA assistance to the Dial-A-Ride program. We provided over 10,870 rides to seniors and disabled. Each weekday, nearly 1,200 seniors receive a nutritious, hot meal through our services. Annually the YWCA serves over 100,000 meals to seniors and disabled. The YWCA also provides over 1,800 programs and activities to seniors and disabled.

In addition, more than 516 women and teens graduated from the YWCA financial education program, Own It. The graduates learned strategies and gained tools on how to increase their financial security and their family’s stability. We provided Own It free of charge to over 40 other non-profits and organizations. The YWCA works collaboratively with other non-profits and organizations to change the lives of financially disadvantaged women and the families in our community.

Each year the YWCA hosts the Tribute to Leadership. More than 350 guests attend annual the Tribute to Leadership Gala where 10 Community Leaders were honored. Last year, 550 people attended the YWCA Women’s Empowerment Series Luncheons, and 298 women attended the Young Women Forum events for emerging professionals. Total number of people touched through all YWCA programs for 2016-17 was 2,497. The YWCA is proud of our accomplishments and positive and lasting effect on the lives of so many in our community.

Dr. Regina Edwards has spent 25 years in higher education and non-profit service, including service at Arizona State University, University of Nebraska, Brown Mackie College, Paradise Valley Community College, Kapiolani Community College, and the University of Hawai`i. Her background includes research focused on middle managers, developing academic, professional and community programs, staffing, organizational structure, budgeting and program implementation. Her past experience includes work in the areas of institutional advancement, communications and grant writing.

A first generation college student, she earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, and her Doctoral degree from the University of Hawai`i, Manoa. Dr. Edwards spent several years working on the University of Nebraska’s Lincoln campus and in the NU system office focusing on outreach, external relations and strategic planning. She also served in the Nebraska Governor’s office evaluating legislation affecting higher education, revenue and gaming. She is a Founding Director and Board Member of Republic Bank of Arizona, Board Chair for the PV Emergency Food Bank and longtime community volunteer.

Dr. Janet G. Elsea is Founder and President of Communications Skills, formed in 1978. Consultant, public speaker and author, Janet Elsea is an international expert in communication, executive development and leadership skills. Recent clients include: Arizona Republic, BlueCross BlueShield of AZ., Copper Point Mutual Insurance, Cox Communications, Henkel, Honeywell, I/O Data and Qualcomm, as well as various government agencies and non-profit organizations. She also provides coaching in communication skills, leadership development, presentation and media skills to corporate executives and political leaders.

A renowned authority in the management of first impressions, Dr. Elsea is the author of First Impression, Best Impression (Simon & Schuster), translated into Dutch, French, Japanese and Spanish. Her work has been published in Personnel Journal, Chemical Laboratory Management Review, San Diego Business Journal, AZ Meetings and Events, Physician Assistant, Food Management Review, North Dakota Quarterly and the Washington Post.

Member of the American Society for Training and Development, she was named Professional of the Year and Consultant of the Year by the Phoenix Chapter. Dr. Elsea is past President of Charter 100 and served on the Governor’s Commission to Prevent Violence Against Women. She is a graduate of the FBI’s Citizens’ Academy. She was given a Spirit of Philanthropy award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals for her work with the AZ Animal Welfare League. Dr. Elsea received the YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix highest honor, the Dorothy Willey award. She chairs its Leadership Giving Council.

Janet Elsea received her Ph.D. from the University of Iowa and her B.A. and M.A. degrees from the University of California at Davis. She is a lifetime member of the National Communication Association.

ABOUT LADIES LEADERSHIP CIRCLE

Ladies Leadership Circle (LLC) is brought to you by the women who lived it, in partnership with Phoenix Business RadioX. LLC radio is an empowering program for any woman as any topic which affects women will be discussed and “brought to you by the women who lived it.” Since everything in today’s world affects women every topic is up for discussion such as health, family, faith, career, parenting, community, education, government, pets, cooking, shopping and the list goes on and on. The LLC mission is simple: we are women inspiring and thriving to celebrate and find a happy positive world while maneuvering and|or facing head on the challenges we face.

ABOUT YOUR HOSTS

JoAnn Holland‘s experience in different business environments over the past 33 years both for profit and non-profit, including internationally, and in small, medium and fortune 500 companies in addition to her community engagement has given her a unique perspective on leadership-one that contradicts much of what is out there already on the subject-and is reflective of the kind of female leader we need in today’s, at times, unstable and unpredictable business environment, family life, community outreach and political arena. JoAnn is the curent President and CEO for Central Phoenix Women, Scottsdale Women, East Valley Women and North Valley Women – organizations for women who have established themselves professionally and demonstrated their commitment to the community. Members are individuals who wish to enhance their leadership by connecting with like-minded women to share information, ideas, contacts and opportunities. Members value relationships that enhance their business, social and community endeavors.

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For more than 25 years, Karen Nowicki has been helping organizations and the people who lead them drive their business strategies more effectively and as a result her clients move from success to significance. In 2008, she was awarded the “Mompreneur of the Year Award” for the Southwest. Karen is a published author, accomplished speaker, and trusted adviser to business owners, senior executives and educational leaders. In 2016, Karen and her partners sold $99 Social to Wired Investors, affording her the opportunity and time to become a Studio Partner for Business RadioX – serving Arizona-based businesses by increasing their visibility and helping to accelerate the right relationships.