Equality Ohio Announces Appointment of New Executive Director

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Equality Ohio Announces Appointment of NewExecutive Director
Attorney Will Bring Social Justice andOrganizational Development Experience to OhioForimmediate release
MediaContact: Kim Welter
November 13,2012 (Columbus, Ohio) - 

Today, the Equality Ohio boards of directors announcedthe selection of Elyzabeth Joy Holford as the organization’s fourth ExecutiveDirector. Ms. Holford was chosen following a national search initiated in July2012. She will lead Equality Ohio bringing over twenty years of leadershipexperience as an attorney, an educator and a business professional in both thepublic and private sectors.

Paul Feeney,Chair of the Board for Equality Ohio Education Fund, said “Elyzabeth’sextensive experience in organizational development will be a valuable asset toEquality Ohio. She is an extremely smart, engaging, energetic and all-arounddelightful person. I am thrilled that Elyzabeth will be on our team to helpcreate ‘an Ohio where everyone feels at home.’”

Ms. Holfordbegan her career as a trial attorney with Ohio State Legal ServicesAssociation. Her leadership expertise was sharpened through various rolesduring her twelve year career in academics with Virginia Tech as a tenuredassociate professor, director of the office of Equal Opportunity andAffirmative Action, and director of two separate campuses. Ms. Holford leftacademics to pursue international organizational consulting in both the nonprofit and profit sectors. Ms. Holford’s work demonstratesconsistent commitment to social justice and a proven ability to achievemeasurable results. 

Aboutleading Equality Ohio, Ms. Holford said, "I feel fortunate to be returninghome to Ohio at this pivotal moment in time. Ohio is poised to provide fullrights and recognition to all of its citizens and Equality Ohio has the teamand the capacity to lead this effort.”

Ms. Holfordwill start with the organization November 26, 2012.

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EqualityOhio envisions an Ohio where everyone feels at home and where equality,diversity and inclusiveness are universally valued. The organization is basedin Columbus at 61 Jefferson Ave, Columbus, OH 43215.