When We Lead

Happy Women’s Herstory Month!

Before the plans materialized, I was already in love with the idea of the OUCAN Women’s Leadership Symposium. Last year’s virtual event was such a huge success that it was only right to explore the idea in person. Once we exchanged information about preserving our mental health and the importance of self-branding and owning your own stuff, it became very clear to me that OUCAN is the place and space for advancing conversations about women in leadership and entrepreneurial ventures.

The OUCAN network is led by a female CEO and women board members in top executive offices. We employ nearly 2,000 staff, engage female consultants and entrepreneurs. We serve 56% of Ohio’s low income households, a substantial portion of which are female led. We understand the Community Action Agency network is THE industry comprised predominantly of women executives, vendors, consultants and constituents and we are committed to equipping women at every level of life and success with tools to help them reach their next level.

When We Lead is more than a theme. It is our bond as a network to mentor the pipline of young female leaders, to support those in transition, to create breakthroughs and lift others as we climb. This week will be a great examination of our personal and professional endeavors and digging deeper to build a path to greater leadership attainment.

Thank you for sharing your talents, time and treasures with us this week. #WhenWeLead Sisterly,

Yvonne Cherell CEO, OUCAN

Welcome to the Ohio Urban Community Action Network’s (OUCAN) Women’s Leadership Symposium: When We Lead. OUCAN is dedicated to supporting community action agencies in urban and metropolitan communities and their employees through professional development opportunities like this. We are excited that you have joined us!

As women take on increasing levels of leadership, we must prepare ourselves and those following behind us to lead well.

We hope your participation in the symposium will spark new ideas and a renewed commitment to reach higher and to bring other women along.This year’s symposium features notable women from various industries, whose stories we are certain will enlighten and inspire you. Thank you for your participation in our Women’s Leadership Symposium: When We Lead and for your support of OUCAN!

Dr. Jacklyn A. Chisholm Chair, OUCAN Board of Directors CEO, Step Forward