Toledo, Ohio, March 17, 2022 — HOPE Toledo is proud to announce that Shawna Woody, HOPE Toledo vice president of operations and Wendi Huntley, HOPE Toledo board chair, and president of Connecting Kids to Meals, have been selected by Leadership Ohio for its new class of Fellows for 2022. 

“HOPE Toledo continues to flourish and impact the community,” said Rev. John C. Jones, CEO and president of HOPE Toledo. “Shawna and Wendi are dedicated and inspiring leaders who will now be working at the state level to affect change in Toledo.”

This year, 43 leaders from across the state will be given the opportunity to deepen their knowledge and perspective of Ohio, while contributing to the Leadership Ohio legacy of impact, as the organization celebrates its 30th anniversary year. 

“This is an outstanding cadre of highly talented and accomplished fellows,” said Nan Baker, president of the board, Leadership Ohio. “We are thrilled to welcome this diverse group during our 30th anniversary year, which will be intentionally focused on collaboration and impact.”

The 2022 Leadership Ohio class is one of the most dynamic in the organization’s history. Each Fellow was nominated and completed a competitive application process to be considered for the class. The fellows come from various backgrounds and communities, with leaders working in innovation and business, state reform, education, and more. They will engage in programming across the state from April through November, and the curriculum and experience will provide a thoughtful opportunity for different perspectives and backgrounds to come together to learn and grow. 

“I’m honored to welcome these remarkably visionary and inspiring individuals,” said Dr. Lisa Duty, executive director, Leadership Ohio. “They are now part of a growing network of changemakers and catalysts who are building stronger communities and a stronger Ohio.” 

Leadership Ohio’s Alumni go on to occupy positions of influence in leading companies, key government agencies, elected offices, commissions, and Ohio’s boardrooms. 

For more information about Leadership Ohio, visit leadershipohio.org. The Leadership

Ohio press release can be found here.

For more information on HOPE Toledo, contact John C. Jones at john@hope-toledo.org.