54 women named to Cincinnati chamber’s We Lead development program

Fifty-four women recently were named to the 16th class of We Lead, the leadership development program of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber’s Women Excel initiative. The class includes leaders from a diverse group of industries and backgrounds, comprised of women representing 47 organizations. In its 15-year history, more than 700 women have graduated from We Lead.

“This is an impressive group of remarkable women business leaders who are eager to elevate their leadership even further. said Devona Stripling, Women Excel program manager, in a news release. "We Lead will provide them with experiences and connections to help harness their momentum to positively enact change impacting their organizations, communities, and the region."

We Lead is a 10-month executive leadership development experience for high-potential, goal-oriented women who are actively preparing for the next level of their careers. Participants are high-achieving women who are being assigned increasing levels of responsibility within their organization and are on track for future advancement.

Members of the class include:

• Andrea Baker, vice president, internal audit, Ohio National Financial Services; Anne Balfour, secretary, manager claims operations, Cincinnati Insurance Co.; Amy Benetti, associate principal, MSA Design; Kelcie Best, site director, RDI Corp.; Ashley Blevins, director of sales, GMI Cos.
• Breanne Bovara, vice president, wealth management advisor, Fifth Third Private Bank; Connie Brown, senior director, human resources, E.W. Scripps Co.; Angenita Brown, manager of Success by 6, United Way of Greater Cincinnati; Rachael Cruse, assurance senior manager, Barnes Dennig & Co. Ltd.; Lisa Daley, director, enterprise development, Tier1 Performance.