Register for this session at the top of this page next to "I'm interested." We will serve pizza for in-person attendees, but ask that you bring your own water bottle. Please note, space to attend this presentation in-person is limited to 30 people and registration is required to attend. A virtual option is also available to participate in this session. 

This presentation will detail Damika Wither’s public service journey and discuss being intentional about serving the underserved.

If you would like to request an ASL interpreter or other accommodation to attend this session, please contact Mackenzie Kucharsky at kucharsky@ohio.edu . 

About the speaker: 

Damika Withers began her role as the Chief Economic Equity and Inclusion Officer in the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, at the Franklin County Board of Commissioners in May 2021. Before her current role, she served as the Assistant Director of Support Services at Franklin County Office on Aging overseeing Adult Protective Services and the National Family Caregiver Support Program managing nearly $2 million in contracts. Ms. Withers also represented the agency on many health and human services initiatives that support collaborative efforts to enhance program policy and service delivery through a racial equity lens, while also serving on the Franklin County Board of Commissioners’ first Racial Equity Council. With 22  years of public service experience, Ms. Withers has worked with multiple vulnerable populations in the fields of health and human service and criminal justice. Her Bachelor of Science degree is in Human Development and Family Studies from Kent State University and she earned her Master of Public Administration degree from Ohio University.

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