Here at Executive Elements, we like to feature fantastic women we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, and 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: Maria Luisa Escolar

My Current Job/Company: Chief Medical Officer, Forge Biologics. Professor of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh

My Work: I took care of patients with fatal neurodegenerative conditions for 22 years, I developed a therapy for one of the diseases and became part of a startup to move this therapy forward. I currently work in this company so to make it available to all children affected.

My Passion: My family, helping children with rare diseases.

My Family: Paul (Husband), Isabella (30), Julianna (28)

My Escape: Colombia, Punta Iguana, Baru, an Island in the Caribbean

My Pet Peeve: Negative people

My Indulgence: Dancing

My Roots: Colombia, Europe. Family and friendships that last forever.

My Future: Busy and Bright. Optimistic.

My Advice to Young Women: Follow your heart, believe in yourself, and think outside of the box.

How I Balance it All: Prioritize at work, live in the moment with family, friends, and be mindful of your own needs every 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, and 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: Liza Lewis

My Current Job/Company: Senior Director, Human Resources at Forge Biologics

My Work: I provide guidance on a range of HR issues and influence new ways of doing things to provide an incredible employee experience at Forge.

My Passion: My family, achieving big goals and dreams, and supporting others in my community!

My Family: Ken (the most incredible husband) and Marshall! My family is everything to me!

My Hero or Heroes: My Dad. He was an incredibly kind, intelligent, and fun person. I am thankful he showed me how to bring people together and the importance of being resilient.

My Escape: Traveling!!! I love to plan trips minute by minute.

My Pet Peeve:  Crushing innovation. I never like hearing ‘that’s how we have always done it.’

My Indulgence: Daydreaming.

My Roots: Friendly, thoughtful, celebrator.

My Future: Exciting, fun and adventure filled

My Favorite Quote: ‘Be so good they can’t ignore you.’ Steve Martin (ironically my dad’s name!)

My Accessory: Carhartt hat, vest, cool sneakers

My Advice to Young Women: Be your authentic self.

How I Balance it All: My community of family, friends, and mentors help me navigate all aspects of myself by allowing me the space to talk! I spend a lot of time thinking about how to navigate situations and then it’s helpful to talk it through with someone I trust. Strength and support are found in our personal and professional communities.

Here at Executive Elements, we like to feature fantastic women we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, and 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: Julie Oberholzer

My Current Job/Company: Lactation Consultant and Co-Owner of Nurture Columbus

My Work: Nurture provides in-home lactation and infant developmental services to families in Franklin and surrounding counties. It is our goal to support families in reaching their feeding goals.

My Passion: Creating and growing ways to be a better business owner, my family, and seeking adventure.

My Family: My husband, Marcus, and our three kiddos – Maya (11), Dane (8), and Josalynn (7)

My Hero or Heroes: The women who went before me to forge a path for Lactation Consultant to be a career – thank you!

My Escape: Being in nature, going on hikes (I especially love exploring National and State Parks)

My Pet Peeve: Avoidance of open communication or my kids leaving trails of stuff around the house

My Indulgence: Hot baths, herbal teas, chocolate, wine.

My Roots: Rural Ohio, family centric, hard-working

My Future: Continue to create and grow, prioritizing ways to spend quality time with my family and give back.

My Favorite Quote: “For there is always light. If only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it.” -Amanda Gorman

My Accessory: Stud earrings and an old school analogue watch.

My Advice to Young Women: (1) Know your value and don’t be afraid to take space (2) Be ready to pivot: look for Plan B, C, and D, when Plan A doesn’t work (3) Lift up other women and minority led businesses. There’s strength is numbers!

How I Balance it All: I’ve learned to outsource what I can and prioritize the things I value most (family dinner, bedtime cuddles, getting in nature, etc).

Here at Executive Elements, we like to feature fantastic women we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, and 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: Lindsey Osting

My Current Job/Company: President, OhioHealth Doctors Hospital

My Work: I lead through my team of amazing people to provide excellent care to the patients and community we serve.

My Passion: My faith, my family, my community.

My Family: Brad (Supportive Husband), Lexi (Amazing “older” Daughter- 24), Margaux (Amazing “baby of the family” Daughter – 15).

My Hero or Heroes: My husband. He has been with me through the worst of times and the best of times. He is truly amazing.

My Escape: Italy or Emerald Isle with my husband. The food and lifestyle in Italy draw me in and we both love it there. Emerald Isle, NC is our favorite beach that we have been going to for almost a decade.

My Pet Peeve: Negative or unaccepting people.

My Indulgence: Wine or bourbon.

My Roots: Humble. Happy. Surrounded by family.

My Future: Bright. Optimistic.

My Favorite Quote: I have two, both by Coco Chanel. “A girl must be 2 things- Classy and Fabulous” and “In order to be irreplaceable, one must be different”.

My Accessory: Anything sparkly!!!!

My Advice to Young Women: Get the career you want, make your own money and create the lifestyle you desire, do not rely on anyone else to do it for you.

How I Balance it All: Don’t sweat it. Prioritize and say no to things I am unable to do. I can’t be everything to everyone. Decide what is important to me and in life.

Here at Executive Elements, we like to feature fantastic women we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, and 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: Elyse Wampler

My Current Job/Company: Sr. Organization Development and Learning Consultant; OCLC

My Work: I get to work with leaders and employees to support their development and growth at OCLC through coaching, consulting, and facilitating.

My Passion: My family, my work, and I love to read good fiction books!!!

My Family: Kevin (supportive husband) and Brody (energetic 2 year old son)

My Hero or Heroes: My Grandpa – He was one of the most hardworking, kind individuals I have ever met.

My Escape: Anything outside of Ohio – I love to vacation with my family and enjoy time away! When I need an escape from the day, a good book can always provide that for a few minutes!

My Pet Peeve: Dishes in the sink especially when the dishwasher is ready to be loaded!

My Indulgence: Ice cream, Strongbow (original dry), and a good book (are you picking up a theme? 😊)!

My Roots: Faith and family

My Future: Open to the possibilities of what life has in store for me!

My Favorite Quote: “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted” – Aesop

My Accessory: I always have a hair tie ready and a comfortable pair of shoes!

My Advice to Young Women: Don’t let others tell you that you can’t do something – with hard work and perseverance you will be amazed that the impact you can have in the world!

How I Balance it All: A supportive spouse, a great job that I love coming into each day, and a calendar that I use to keep everything straight!!