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Power of Change nominations now being accepted

Power of Change nominations now being accepted, Do you know an inspirational individual who is paving the way for women leaders? Consider nominating them as a 2025 Power of Change honoree. The ideal honoree will have a role in shaping their profession through extraordinary leadership, community involvement, mentorship and innovation. Twelve honorees will be recognized at OSCPA's in-person 2025 Power of Change Luncheon in Columbus at a date to be determined soon! Nominations are due by May 15, 2025. Click here to access

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OSCPA announces Power of Change honorees for second year

OSCPA announces Power of Change honorees for second year, By Jessica Salerno-Shumaker, OSCPA senior content manager This year’s Power of Change honorees come from different backgrounds and industries but are all determined to change the future for women, conference are the embodiment of leadership, dedication and passion. The Power of Change recognition, for other women. This is the second year OSCPA has awarded the Power of Change recognition to women making a difference in their professional and personal communities. The 2023-2024 Power of Change

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Power of Change honoree: Betty Collins on the power of believing in yourself

Power of Change honoree: Betty Collins on the power of believing in yourself, talents, so use them.” Hear from other Power of Change recipients here., Be open to unexpected career changes, said Betty Collins, CPA, especially because those opportunities might be better than you could imagine. “Every time you say never, you better see what opportunity you're missing,” said Betty Collins, CPA, director at Brady Ware. Collins was named a Power of Change honoree at the OSCPA Women, Wealth and Wellness Conference in July. The award salutes

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Power of Change Honoree: Annie Yoder on the value of mentorship

Power of Change Honoree: Annie Yoder on the value of mentorship, a Power of Change honoree at the Women, Wealth and Wellness Conference in July. The award salutes, the complete list of Power of Change honorees. , When Annie Yoder, CPA, would tell her mother about her plans to change the world, her mom would always have the same response, “Worry about your back yard first.” “Consider what you can influence, -awareness and helped her become a better person who can advocate and support others. The power

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Power of Change honoree: Donna Sciarappa on the value of coaching

Power of Change honoree: Donna Sciarappa on the value of coaching, and partner at RSM, was named a Power of Change honoree at the Women, Wealth and Wellness Conference, .” Click here to see the complete list of Power of Change honorees. Learn more about the Women

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Power of Change Honoree: Kim Zavislak on saying “yes”

Power of Change Honoree: Kim Zavislak on saying “yes”, a Power of Change honoree at the OSCPA Women, Wealth and Wellness Conference in July 2022, behind us.” Click here to see the complete list of Power of Change honorees. Learn more about

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Power of Change honoree: Kelli Bernstein on the “balancing act” of motherhood and accounting

Power of Change honoree: Kelli Bernstein on the “balancing act” of motherhood and accounting, By Jessica Salerno-Shumaker, OSCPA senior content manager The cherry on top of being nominated as a Power of Change honoree for Kelli Bernstein, CPA, was finding out her son, also a CPA, had been the one to send in the nomination. “That part was very special,” said Bernstein, a vice president in the assurance services group at Meaden & Moore. Bernstein was named a Power of Change honoree, group of people at all different levels.” Click here to see the complete list of Power of Change

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Power of Change honoree: Ebonie Jackson on using accounting knowledge to help others

Power of Change honoree: Ebonie Jackson on using accounting knowledge to help others, finance knowledge to help social change, keep families together and reunite them.” Jackson was named a Power of Change honoree at the Women, Wealth and Wellness Conference in July 2022. The award, to see the complete list of Power of Change honorees. Learn more about the Women, Wealth & Wellness

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Power of Change honoree says support of other women is crucial to career advancement

Power of Change honoree says support of other women is crucial to career advancement, Group, was named a Power of Change honoree at the OSCPA Women, Wealth and Wellness Conference in July, navigate office politics, offered candid advice, provided encouragement and more. Bolder said the Power of Change recognition of helping other women and girls is very special to her, and she makes it

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Power of Change honoree: Rachel Wojtkun on finding success in your career and at home

Power of Change honoree: Rachel Wojtkun on finding success in your career and at home, .” Wojtkun, an audit senior manager at Grant Thornton, was named a Power of Change honoree at the OSCPA, list of Power of Change honorees. Register today for the 2023 Women, Wealth & Wellness

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Power of Change Honoree: Dani Gisondo on rising through the ranks

Power of Change Honoree: Dani Gisondo on rising through the ranks, in the organization, and I want to help other people.” Gisondo was named a Power of Change honoree, for them to get to where they need to go.” Hear from other Power of Change recipients here. , By Jessica Salerno-Shumaker, OSCPA senior content manager Being a woman in a male-dominated field wasn’t always easy for Marcum partner Dani Gisondo, CPA, and she wants to change that for others, women coming up after me,” she said. “It’s important to change the way things are done and always look

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How one Power of Change honoree’s leadership style evolved

How one Power of Change honoree’s leadership style evolved, support from others who see your leadership to acknowledge that.” Harris was named a Power of Change, leveraging any power and influence I might have and then making space for other folks to come in to get

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Power of Change honoree: Lori Kaiser on defining success for yourself

Power of Change honoree: Lori Kaiser on defining success for yourself, an impact on the accounting profession. Kaiser was named a Power of Change honoree at the OSCPA, , receiving the inaugural Power of Change award was a culmination of years of her work on the OSCPA Board

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Power of Change honoree: Jen Yaross on leaning into the uncomfortable moments

Power of Change honoree: Jen Yaross on leaning into the uncomfortable moments, leaning into those new opportunities.” Yaross was named a Power of Change honoree at the Women, the complete list of Power of Change honorees. Learn more about the Women, Wealth & Wellness

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Power of Change Honoree on small moments making a big impact

Power of Change Honoree on small moments making a big impact, By Jessica Salerno-Shumaker, OSCPA senior content manager Patty Basti, CPA, knows her role as the first female managing partner of KPMG Cincinnati means other women will look to her for guidance. “I want to support others, provide advice and be an example for someone who may not see themselves in a role like this,” she said. “I want to remind others I'm just a person and we're all trying to do the best we can.” Basti was named a Power of Change honoree at the OSCPA Women, Wealth

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How women can claim their professional power

How women can claim their professional power, chosen as Power of Change honorees for the second year. The Power of Change recognition salutes, their power rang true throughout the day, emphasizing now is the time to invest in themselves

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Workforce Development

Power of Change nominations now being accepted Feb 14, 2025 CPAs of Ohio Enews, as a 2025 Power of Change honoree. Read Article, Developing solutions designed to spark real change. Redefining the accounting, space to build and implement an action plan to spark meaningful and lasting change that will close, changes are necessary to attract, retain, and prepare future CPAs and accounting professionals

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COO reflects on tough moments in her career

By Jessica Salerno-Shumaker, OSCPA senior content manager The only way to grow is to try new challenges, said one Power of Change honoree, even if you feel like you’re not ready for them. “You're, women. For Martin, the timing of learning she had been named a Power of Change honoree, that took me some time to learn, and quite frankly, I'm still learning that.” She was named a Power of Change honoree at the OSCPA Women, Wealth and Wellness Conference in July 2023. The award salutes

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Women, Wealth & Wellness Conference

for the announcement date of our 2025 Power of Change luncheon, highlighting honorees and scholarship recipients, . 10:00 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. Panel: Empowered Women Empower Women – The Power of Change Marie, sponsor the Women, Wealth & Wellness or Power of Change? Expose your organization to hundreds, , learning sessions, Power of Change awards ceremony, Student Scholarship presentation, lunch, and break barriers for other women. Nomination Form → 2025 Power of Change

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Execs grapple with conflict, silos during AI adoption

security anxiety and worries about needed upskilling. In some cases, the changes caused rifts. “These challenges are not trivial; they demand robust change management, improved vendor quality, at Writer, said in a statement. “Internal misalignment and power struggles are particularly impactful, are resistant to change or feel threatened by AI’s capabilities are pushing back, leading to a fractured

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