Women in the Department
In 2021, this person was recognized by Columbus Business First for their 40 under 40 award.
Katie Thomas
Which woman was a key figure in the American Civil Rights Movement and famous for refusing to give up her bus seat?
Rosa Parks
This Polish scientist won a Nobel Prize in 1903 for her work on radioactivity.
Marie Curie
This American gymnast won four Olympic gold medals in 2016 and became the most decorated American gymnast in history.
Simone Biles
This media mogul became the first African American woman is known for inspiring her team and executing a sharp vision, leading to the creation of her own television network in 2011.
Oprah Winfrey
Who served as the Chief Communications Officer at the Ohio Department of Health during the height of Covid-19?
Arundi Venkayya
This person is the world’s youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate for her advocacy efforts surrounding education for women and children.
Malala Yousafzai
Known as the founder of modern nursing, this woman established cleanliness measures for hospitals and their patients. Also known as the Lady with the Lamp.
Florence Nightingale
This American swimmer won 23 Olympic gold medals, the most of any Olympian, male or female.
Katie Ledecky
As of 2024, this percentage of Fortune 500 companies are led by women.
10%
This person started their career at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in the Business and Planning department and later joined the marketing and public relations department, where she would work for over 22 years.
Tonya Lawson-Howard
Who was the first African American woman to win the Nobel Prize for literature?
Toni Morrison
Appointed by President Clinton, she was the first African American and the second female U.S. Surgeon General, starting her term in 1993.
Dr. Joycelyn Elders
She won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most by any player in the Open Era, male or female.
Serena Williams
She became the first woman to secure a major party's presidential nomination in 2016.
Hillary Clinton
This accomplished musician and music teacher has been showcased in local bands including The Salty Caramels and Linden Hollow.
Emily Ng
This activist illegally casted a ballot in the 1872 presidential election, which resulted in her being arrested and fined $100.
Susan B Anthony
She was the first American Woman to go to Space.
Sally Ride
This driver became the first woman to lead the Indy 500 in 2005, and she finished in 4th place.
Danica Patrick
This climate activist, who began her solo protests in 2018 at the age of 15 years old, has inspired millions worldwide to demand action on climate change, becoming a global leader in environmental advocacy. Also, she was featured as person of the year in Time Magazine.
Greta Thunberg
This person once met Stacy London of "What Not to Wear" and told her she liked her dress?
Heather Lofy
Who became the first female Secretary of State in the United States?
Madeleine Albright
She was the first scientist to clone HIV and determine the function of its genes to help prove that HIV was the cause of AIDS.
Dr. Flossie Wong-Staal
This player, often referred to as the "female Michael Jordan," is a 3-time WNBA MVP and led the Chicago Sky to its first WNBA championship in 2021.
Candace Parker
This woman became the CEO of General Motors in 2014, marking the first time a major automaker was led by a female CEO.
Mary T. Barra