Here at Executive Elements, we like to feature fantastic women we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, some are women we’ve only just met. But they all have this in common: they are dynamic, interesting women who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

My Name:
Roxanne LaMuth

My Current Job/Company:
Executive Director for the Delta Gamma Foundation

My Birthday:
07.27.1946

My Work:
I have the wonderful opportunity to be an ambassador for the Delta Gamma Foundation sharing the good work we do for our members and for the blind and visually impaired community. I connect with literally thousands of donors over the year and because of their love and support of the Foundation’s mission and philanthropy, their passion to “Do Good” continues to enhance my own passion for making a difference in the world.

My Passion:
My family, friends and the gift of Delta Gamma Sisterhood, with a clear understanding and appreciation that the core of a meaningful life is nothing without faith in God.

My Family:
Henry (aka Skipper), Daughter Hillary Fehr (Husband Chris) and Grandson, Jacob.  Daughter Sarah Levy (Husband Jeremy) and Granddaughters, Zoey and Ava.

My Hero or Heroes:
I am blessed with family who focus on the positive and reach for the stars.  They are my solid role models and soulmates in life.

My Escape:
Dinner out with Skipper, estate shopping and entertaining.

My Pet Peeve:
Narrow mindedness and laziness.

My Indulgence:
Good Wine.

My Roots:
A simple life enriched by the family and friends that surround me, starting with growing up on a farm where teamwork is the only way to succeed.

My Future:
Continue my career with energy and passion with the promise of taking time to celebrate my wonderful life with the people who mean the most to me.

My Favorite Quote:
“Optimism is an intellectual choice.”  (Diana Schneider)

My Accessory:
Anchor Pins, Bright Jackets and a Smile.

My advice to Young Women:
Believe in yourself and be the best that you can be, recognizing that mistakes enrich our souls and help define who we are and what we stand for.

How I Balance it All:
A work in progress…However, nurturing my career and my body while focusing on the positive spirit I feel within me, help me maintain a sense of well-being and self-esteem, in addition to always taking time to love, to laugh, to cry and share my thoughts with others.

Here at Executive Elements, we like to feature fantastic women we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, some are women we’ve only just met. But they all have this in common: they are dynamic, interesting gals who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

My Name:
Ashlie Marie Edwards

My Current Job/Company:
Telecom Planner/American Electric Power

My Birthday:
08.03.1983

My Work:
I plan AEP’s Telecommunication upgrades for the state of Ohio. This includes working closely with other planning, project management, engineering, construction, operation, security, legal, regulatory, and accounting teams across the organization.

My Passion:
Achieving goals while helping others.

My Family:
Kyle Richard (husband/manfriend-31), Caddis James (son-10), and Hazel Anne (daughter-7).

My Hero or Heroes:
Marissa Mayer, Thor, Steve Jobs, my grandma and Oprah.

My Escape:
Gardening, cooking, playing with my children, camping, reading, and bike rides with my manfriend.

My Pet Peeve:
Two words: “can’t” and “just.”

My Indulgence:
Chocolate and sunshine.

My Roots:
Outdoor adventures, traditions and the best hugs ever.

My Future:
Mother of two ambitious university graduates, wife of a healthy and happy husband, Chief Operating Officer of American Electric Power, Board Member on Utility’s Board of Directors and friend to some of the world’s most delightful people.

My Favorite Quote:
“Here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They’re not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo.

You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing you can’t do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward.

And while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.” (Steve Jobs)

My Accessory:
Bright eyes, heels, and a smile.

My Advice to Young Women:
Believe. Not superficially, but to your core. Once you have it, let the momentum drive.
Please don’t forget to bring as many with you as you can possibly fit and share these moments. It makes reflection all the more joyous.

How I Balance it All:
By celebrating the little wins. These mini happy dances keep me motivated and forging ahead. And, equally as important, having a soft place to fall at the end of the day.

Here at Executive Elements, we like to feature fantastic women we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, some are women we’ve only just met. But they all have this in common: they are dynamic, interesting gals who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

My Name:
Megan Wickersham

My Current Job/Company:
Chief Operating Officer / JVA Campaigns

My Birthday:
11/16/80

My Work:
As COO, I run the day-to-day operations of our firm. JVA Campaigns is a political consulting firm that works with progressive candidates and organizations. We specialize in direct mail and digital. While most of my time is spent managing the firm, I do still occasionally work with clients and help develop their direct mail and communications strategies.

My Passion:
My family and friends. Also, politics – it’s hard to work in politics if you aren’t passionate about it! 

My Family:
My boyfriend Jim, my parents Rich and Carol, and my brother Cole.

My Hero or Heroes:
My parents. I wouldn’t be where I am without their unconditional love and support.

My Escape:
Any beach.

My Pet Peeve:
Liars.

My Indulgence:
Chocolate and French Fries (but not at the same time).

My Roots:
Small town, rural, Midwest, close with family, and life-long friends.

My Future:
Bright and hopeful.

My Favorite Quote:
“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

My Accessory:
Probably my sunglasses.

Here at Executive Elements, we like to feature fantastic women we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, some are women we’ve only just met. But they all have this in common: they are dynamic, interesting gals who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

My Current Job/Company:
School and Clinical Counselor at Kae Avenue Elementary School
Council Director of Girls on the Run of Franklin County

My Birthdate:
7.30.79

My Work:
I provide short term mental health counseling and linkage to community resources to students and families of Kae Avenue Elementary to eliminate non-academic barriers to educational success. I also serve and lead the volunteers, girls/families, and supporters of Girls on the Run of Franklin County in fulfilling our mission of inspiring girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experienced-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.

My Passion:
Serving others: my family, my community, humanity.

My Family:
Chris, my soulmate. Our “family” also includes 4 siblings, “inlaws” or as we like to call them “outlaws,” and 8 nieces and nephews.

My Heroes:
All of the amazing women and men who have mentored me (parents, relatives, teachers, coaches, and formal mentors). They have always guided me and challenged me to go in the direction that allowed me to learn from my mistakes and take pride in my hard work.

My Escape:
Water, mountains, trees, where I can run, hike, kayak, scramble, or just be. Favorite quote by Rachel Carson,”Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.”

My Pet Peeve:
Plastic grocery bags and inauthentic people.

My Indulgence:
Dark Chocolate and OYO cocktails.

My Roots:
Modest servant to those around me, especially the most vulnerable; children. Raised on hard work and high expectations. Mischievous shenanigans perpetuating happiness to friends and family.

My Future:
Wide open to possibilities not even imagined yet.

My Love:
The shared dedication based in our love for each other that I have with my husband to improve the lives of children, by making the time they spend with us as leaders/teachers, aunt and uncle, and people in the community the best time they have in a day.

My Quote on Life:
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”
-Marianne Williamsen

My Accessory:
Pearl studs every day, everywhere.

My Advice to Young Women:
Write advice letters to yourself and follow your own path! Take time and space away from relationships that cause you to make unhealthy choices for yourself. Do whatever you can to expand on your self awareness, i.e. meditation, yoga, counseling, which will allow you to fulfill your potential.

How I Balance it All:
A deep and profound love of organization and technology. Work smarter not harder so that you can accomplish the really important stuff!

Here at Executive Elements, we like to introduce you to fantastic women we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, some are women we’ve only just met. But they all have this in common: they are dynamic, interesting people who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

My Name:
Laura Campise

My Current Job/Company:
Director of Mission Advancement, Catholic Social Services

My Birthday:
10/31/70 (Halloween baby!)

My Work:
I oversee our fundraising and marketing initiatives, raising money for the social service programs we provide to the community and throughout our 23 county diocese (focusing on poverty reduction and self-sufficiency).

My Passion:
My family, relationships with my close friends and the impact we are making through the programs Catholic Social Services provides.

My Family:
Vince (husband and creative mastermind), Jack (17, future filmmaker), Anna (14, future musical theatre star).

My Hero or Heroes:
My two mentors: Laurel, my first boss, who saw potential in me and gave me my first opportunities in the social work field and Joann, my graduate school advisor, who pushed me academically to a place I never thought I could achieve.

My Escape:
Somewhere warm, where there is no schedule I need to adhere to and fruity drinks are readily available.

My Pet Peeve:
Lack of integrity and showing disrespect.

My Indulgence:
Sweets.

My Roots:
Educated at a women’s college.

My Future:
Open to any possibilities.

My Favorite Quote:
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” (Margaret Mead)

My Accessory:
My family calendar.