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To honor Michelle M. Mills upon her appointment to the International Federation of Settlements and to recognize her outstanding contributions to the Columbus community as President and CEO of St. Stephen's Community House.
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WHEREAS, Michelle M. Mills has dedicated her academic and professional careers to social service and improving her community; and
WHEREAS, Michelle M. Mills graduated from Cleveland State University and earned a Master's degree from Case Western Reserve University in the Mandel School of Applied Social Science, and is a Licensed Social Worker in the state of Ohio; and
WHEREAS, Michelle M. Mills has served as an adjunct professor for Case Western Reserve University-Mandel School and The Ohio State University, and as a fellow for the Ohio Commission on Minority Health; and
WHEREAS, Michelle M. Mills has already made history as the youngest President and CEO of St. Stephen's Community House, as well as the first African American to serve in this capacity; and
WHEREAS, Michelle M. Mills has made an indelible impact on the Linden area of Columbus, Ohio by collaborating and fostering partnerships to serve the most vulnerable of society and by helping promote educational opportunities with her work on the Linden Area Education Design and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math curriculum initiative for Linden McKinley High School; and
WHEREAS, Michelle M. Mills has already gained national and international recognition through her efforts with the United Neighborhood Centers of America, working with147 member agencies across the nation to identify the best practices in serving children and their families; and
WHEREAS, Michelle M. Mills continues to add to her legacy of accomplishment with her appointment on October 11, 2008 to the International Federation of Settlements, whose mission includes building an inclusive global community by empowering, inspiring and connecting people who are working locally ...
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