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Who’s That Girl? Lori Holt
Lori Holt is an executive-level general manager and operational excellence leader. She is a natural problem solver with more than twenty years of experience in finance, accounting, information technology, and business/customer integrations. She has led multi-disciplinary teams to build solutions that integrate diverse perspectives. Lori has been routinely tapped to stabilize and manage large-scale transformations, guide complex restructurings, and lead teams through change. Lori transitioned from The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) in Q4 of 2023, where she served as Chief Operating Officer. In this role, she was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the [...]
Home for the Holidays | Wednesday’s Child Connecting Children With Their Forever Home
The holiday season brings with it a heightened urgency for children and teens in the foster care and child welfare systems who are seeking a forever home. Wednesday’s Child works year-round to support these kids, foster parents, and adoptive families, aiming to connect all children in Louisville and across the Commonwealth to a loving home. The genesis of Wednesday’s Child is rooted in WLKY’s weekly news segments beginning in 1980, with iconic former news anchor and current Wednesday’s Child Chairperson Emeritus Liz Everman presenting profiles of older children still awaiting adoption. The outpouring of compassion [...]
Family & Children’s Place Welcomes Elea Mihou Fox as New President and CEO
We See You Sis! Family & Children’s Place, a cornerstone institution in Louisville dedicated to preventing child abuse and fostering family well-being, is excited to announce Elea Mihou Fox as its new president and CEO starting January 6, 2025. This significant appointment comes as part of the organization's enduring commitment to strengthen community ties and enhance support systems for children and families across the region. Elea Mihou Fox, a seasoned leader with a rich background in philanthropy and community development, transitions into this pivotal role with a robust vision aimed at expanding the organization's impact. [...]
Who’s That Girl? Emma Hutchens, Chief of People, Impossible Foods
Emma Hutchens serves as Chief People Officer at Impossible Foods, and is uniquely skilled in driving business results through team member engagement. Emma joined Impossible Foods in February 2024, bringing over fifteen years of human resources experience. She is a recognized leader in organizational design, change management, developing innovative people strategies, and designing frameworks and programs that engage people and drive business growth. Prior to Impossible Foods she held Chief Human Resources Officer positions at Heaven Hill in Louisville, KY and Stoli Group in New York, NY. She started her career at Brown-Forman, [...]
Who’s That Girl? Kathy Knotts
Kathy Knotts serves as the Grants Officer for the Gheens Foundation, one of Kentucky’s largest independent private foundations. Kathy helps to oversee approximately $8 million in grants annually in the greater Louisville area, supporting public urban education, human and social services, quality of place, and the arts. The Foundation has distributed over $165,000,000 in charitable grants since its inception. This role provides a unique opportunity to get to know hundreds of people who are working daily, and with heart, to improve lives in Louisville. Kathy came to The Gheens Foundation in 2014 after serving [...]
