Join Ohio Women in Government, Team NEO, and Women's Health Advocates for a panel discussion on state and federal policy and advocacy updates on women’s health.
As more women find themselves simultaneously caring for aging parents and raising children, the “sandwich generation” faces mounting emotional, financial, and logistical pressures. This growing demographic navigates competing responsibilities without adequate workplace flexibility, affordable healthcare, or access to reliable caregiving support. Addressing these challenges requires thoughtful policy solutions that recognize and alleviate the dual burden. Join OWIG for a policy focused discussion with local and state leaders and experts on how to improve the well-being of caregivers while sustaining workforce participation and promoting healthier families across generations.
Join Ohio Women in Government for a member appreciation event as we watch the Columbus Fury women's professional volleyball team take on the Atlanta Vibe at Nationwide Arena.
This event is limited to 25 spots for dues-paying OWIG members only. Early registration by March 14 is appreciated.
Tickets are complimentary, but attendees will be responsible for any additional food and beverage purchases. Reserve your spot today!
Join OWIG for a lunch seminar tackling one of the biggest issues in the modern era: artificial intelligence. Our presenters, Nan Li, founder of AI Advisory Firm Nanalytics AI, and Arjumand Kazi, CEO of AI Misbah Consulting LLC, have been facilitating community AI Collaboratives since the early days of ChatGPT.
Li and Kazi will lead an interactive dialogue about ways to preserve human purpose while leveraging AI. Attendees will gain insights into how AI appears in our lives, frameworks for thinking about ethical use and human agency—especially in government—and best practices for applying the technology in productive and responsible ways.
Don't miss out on this thought-provoking and timely discussion! Reserve your spot here!
Join OWIG for our annual Cleveland coffee networking event to celebrate International Women's Day. Start your morning off by networking with other women interested in government and policy in Northeast Ohio!
Coffee and breakfast snacks will be provided.
Join OWIG for a coffee networking event to celebrate International Women's Day in Cincinnati, sponsored by DSD Advisors. Start your morning off by networking with other women interested in government and policy in Southwest Ohio!
Coffee and pastries will be provided.
Join OWIG for our annual Columbus coffee networking event to celebrate International Women's Day. Start your morning off by networking with other women interested in government and policy in Central Ohio!
Coffee and pastries will be provided.
Join OWIG and neighborhood leaders from Northeast Columbus for an evening of networking and an inspiring panel! Catch up with old friends and meet new faces in and around local government in Westerville. Westerville City Council Members Daniela Beckett, Megan Czako, and Kelley Stocker and Westerville School Board Vice President Anisa Liban will discuss their journeys and the role of government in supporting and empowering women.
This is the fourth event in a series OWIG is hosting in neighborhood quadrants across Franklin County and is free to attend.
Join Ohio Women in Government for a structured networking event for women interested in the Connect Program! The Connect Program helps OWIG members forge meaningful one-on-one connections throughout the year. This event offers a unique opportunity for potential connections to meet and learn more about one another before the program officially begins. Members will have the opportunity to create their own Connections based on conversations at this event, but do not have to, and can still elect to have OWIG select the Connection pairing. This event is free to attend, but open only to OWIG members.
Join Ohio Women in Government for our annual New Year happy hour at El Arepazo to kick off our 2026 programming!
OWIG will provide complimentary appetizers and wine for attendees. Space is limited, and this is always a well-attended event full of fellowship and energy! Register soon to secure your spot.
To cap off our year of programming, join us for an insightful conversation with Judge Terri Jamison, Presiding Judge of the 10th District Court of Appeals for the State of Ohio, and Judge Gina Russo of the Franklin County Municipal Court, moderated by Sarah Ackman, Deputy Legal Counsel for Governor Mike DeWine. The speakers will talk about their journeys in public service and the state of the courts in 2025.
Networking begins at 7:30 AM. The panel begins at 8 AM.
Join us for an evening of engaging speakers, giving back, and networking with students from Period at OSU, a group focused on making menstrual products more available through the pillars of service, advocacy, and education.
The OWIG Scholarship Program for Government Interns offers stipends to female college students with financial need who have secured unpaid internships in or around Ohio government. The program is intended to cover the costs associated with an internship, making the opportunity accessible for students who might otherwise be unable to afford an unpaid position.
Join us for a panel discussion exploring how community organizations and government leaders can come together to tackle infant mortality in Ohio. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, this conversation will highlight strategies, success stories, and policy initiatives aimed at saving lives and supporting families.
We are excited to invite you to Building Vibrant Communities: Women Leaders in Economic Development. Our event will dive in to the leadership and impact of women driving economic growth at the local and state level, as well as look at how economic vibrancy drives our communities forward.
Join OWIG for a night of networking and local speakers as we launch our Cincinnati Regional Chapter! We're excited to put down roots in the southwest corner of Ohio to provide a local community for women working in or near government.
Join OWIG for a recap of the big issues included in the State Operating Budget. Our policy experts, who played key roles behind the scenes, will break down what happened and what it means for the future.
Join OWIG and neighborhood leaders from Grove City and surrounding Southwest Columbus for an evening of networking and an inspiring panel! Catch up with old friends and meet new faces in and around local government in the Westside of Franklin County.
Join OWIG for a networking happy hour to unwind towards the end of state budget season! OWIG members will have the opportunity to have a complimentary headshot photo taken - photo slots will be granted in the order in which members submit registration prior to the event.
Join OWIG for a networking coffee for our 2025 Connect Program participants! Although this event is intended to provide a space for women in our Connect Program to meet casually with their Connections, anyone is welcome to attend!
OWIG is excited to offer a Breathwork and Meditation Seminar for OWIG members! This members-only event continues OWIG's tradition of offering a special, free event for members each year in appreciation of your commitment to our network of women across all levels of Ohio government.
Ready to overcome financial document anxiety and take control of your money mindset? In this power-packed session, Sheila Fox and Mary C. Slane will help you understand business budgets, interpret key financial indicators that impact organizational decisions, and gain the confidence to discuss financial matters in board and business meetings.
Join OWIG in Central or Northeast Ohio to celebrate International Women's Day and network with other women interested in government and policy in Ohio! Coffee and light refreshments will be provided.
Registration requested.
Columbus:
Qahwah House Coffee
189 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43215
Cleveland:
The MidTown Tech Hive
6815 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44103
Join OWIG for an interactive workshop, facilitated by Jenni Kovach, Chief People Officer, IGS Energy, where you'll learn how to give and receive feedback within diverse teams.
As a manager, discover practical strategies to foster a culture where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and succeed. Whether you're leading or collaborating, you'll walk away with actionable insights to enhance communication, build trust, and create a stronger sense of belonging within your team. As this is a workshop, come ready to actively participate and have fun!
Lunch will be provided by Blue Bowtie. The cost is $15 for OWIG members and $20 for non-members. Networking begins at 11:30. The program begins at 12:00.
Join OWIG and neighborhood leaders from Bexley, Whitehall, Reynoldsburg, and Columbus for an evening of local networking! Catch up with old friends and meet new faces in and around local government in the Eastside of Franklin County. Light refreshments will be provided. Speakers to be announced.
This is the second of a series of events we'll be doing in neighborhood quadrants across Franklin County. If you would like to help with the next events in the Northeast or Southwest quadrants, we'd love to hear from you! Please email ohiowomeningovernment@gmail.com with the neighborhood you'd like to help with!
Join Ohio Women in Government on Thursday, January 30th from 5:00-7:00 pm for our annual networking happy hour at El Arepazo! This is always a well-attended event full of energy for an upcoming year of fellowship and programming - don't miss it!
OWIG will provide great food and wine for attendees.
Space is limited! The capacity has been reached, but please sign up for our waiting list.
Nancy Rogers, OSU Professor Emeritus and Director of the Law and Leadership Program at the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, will be moderating a thoughtful discussion featuring Meredith Freedhoff, Chairwoman of the Franklin County Republican Party, and Kimberly Agyekum, President of Ohio Young Democrats.
Join us as we bring together a diverse group of women who will share their personal journeys to political office. Our panelists will share how they overcome barriers, navigate systemic challenges, and find their voices as women of color in politics. Attendees will come away with a recognition of the importance of representation and the impact of these leaders’ work in their communities. Networking is from 5:00 - 5:30 PM with the panel beginning at 5:30 PM. Light refreshments will be provided.
Ohio Women In Government is excited to host our second networking event in Ross County on November 12! Please join us for an evening of food, drinks, and networking with other women working in and around government. Prominent community leaders - to be announced - will be joining to share some comments.
Featuring:
Kim Murnieks, Director, Ohio Department of Budget and Management
Melaney Carter, Director, Legislative Budget Office, Ohio Legislative Service Commission
Megan Cummiskey, Assistant Director, Office of Research & Drafting, Ohio Legislative Service Commission
Terese Herhold, Minority Director of Policy, Budget, & Finance, Ohio Senate
Megan Sorenson, Majority Deputy Finance Director, Ohio House
Join OWIG for a comprehensive luncheon seminar on the state budget with some of the most knowledgeable women leaders in state finance.
You voted and we listened! Based on a survey of the membership, the state budget was the area of finance and budgeting you were most interested in! This event will be the first in a series of finance and budget seminars OWIG will host over the next year. Save the date to learn how the state Office of Budget Management approaches forecasting, how agencies prepare for the budget, how staff helps legislators prioritize requests, and much much more.
Thursday, October 10, 2024
11:30am: Networking
12:00pm - 1:00pm: Program
OWIG Members: $15
Non-Members: $20
Lunch provided by Freedom ala Carte
This event will include networking and a panel presentation on policy innovations and community health solutions that address women’s unique experiences with breast cancer screening and treatment.
The discussion will reflect the experiences of patients, clinicians, and those who touch advocacy and policy-making related to women’s health, specifically, breast cancer as we observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Location: COhatch Ohio City, 2814 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113
Date and time: Tue, Oct 8, 2024 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
This event is free to attend and open to all. You do not need to be an OWIG member to attend.
Thank you to G2G Consulting for sponsoring this event.
OWIG's Scholarship Program opens new doors for disadvantaged and lower-income students to work in the State Capitol. We can continue to offer this opportunity to more students with help from our members, their companies or organizations, and other partners who see value in making this experience more accessible. Help us make this program the best it can be by joining us at our Scholarship Fundraiser!
Registration to attend the fundraiser event costs $25. There is an option to donate more or donate only in the event you cannot attend the event. Learn more and register here.
