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To recognize Michelle Heritage Ward for her dedicated service to St. Vincent Family Centers and the City of Columbus
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WHEREAS, Michelle Heritage Ward received her Bachelor's degree in Criminology from The Ohio State University and her Masters degree in Counseling from The University of Dayton. She is a licensed social worker in the state of Ohio; and
WHEREAS, Michelle Heritage Ward has extensive experience in non-profit leadership and served as the CEO of The Prevention Council of Central Ohio, the Director of Stevens House, Director of Volunteers of America Family Shelter and Intake Supervisor of Fairfield County Children's Services; and
WHEREAS, in 2002, Michelle Heritage Ward was named President/CEO of the St. Vincent Family Centers, a leading family service organization committed to providing high quality, distinctive behavioral health and social development services that support children, strengthen families and sustain communities; and
WHEREAS, Michelle Heritage Ward serves on many local and statewide committees dealing with children's mental health, homeless, drug and alcohol prevention, non-profit leadership and fitness; and
WHEREAS, Michelle Heritage Ward serves as the Vice-Chair for the United Way Race Relations and Diversity Vision Council, the Ohio Council Board of Trustees, and the Provider Leadership Association and Chair of Pride Council and is a member of the Groundworks Group Advisory Board, the Columbus Metropolitan Club and Women for Economic and Leadership Development (WELD); and
WHEREAS, in 2008, Michelle was named "Contributor of the Year" by the Ohio Council and in 2009, she received the Barry Matrine Award from the Alcohol Drug and Mental Health Board for her work with children and families and is featured in the 2010 WELD calendar as one of the "12 Women You Should Know"; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That we do hereby honor and recognize Michelle Heritage Ward for her dedicated service to St. Vincent Family Centers and the City of Columbus.