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We See You, Sis: Diane Whitlock

A Progressive Framework for Diversity By Sarah Kinbar | Photo by Kylene White Sponsored by: University of Louisville | Grawemeyer Hall, 2nd Floor, Louisville, KY 40292 | Phone: (502) 852.5719 | diversity@louisville.edu | Website: Louisville.edu Forty-two years into her career at the University of Louisville, Diane Whitlock can predict needs, fill in gaps, and advance projects seamlessly, like it’s second nature. “Ultimately, the role of Chief of Staff stays interesting because it varies depending on who you work for. I basically do whatever needs to be done,” she says. She's a powerhouse. It’s not an [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-10-01T12:15:03-04:00October 1, 2022|Sponsored Sis, We See You Sis|

We See You, Sis: Jan Rogers

The Center for Health Equity at Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness works with more than 100 healthcare providers, social service agencies, community-based organizations, and grassroots partners as part of its Healthy Babies Louisville coalition. The Protector of West Louisville SPONSORED BY Lean Into Louisville By Tiffany White | Photo by Kylene White Jan Rogers, the Coordinator for Healthy Babies Louisville, and the Department’s new Parent Empowerment Board is ensuring that West Louisville residents have a voice in building a healthy, vibrant community. She and her colleagues are achieving this by inviting the community [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-07-29T22:13:09-04:00August 1, 2022|Sponsored Sis, We See You Sis|

We See You, Sis: VaShaun Mosby

VaShaun Mosby has published two autobiographical books titled Behind Her Eyes, the springing board behind her publishing house, and 365 Days of Attacks but God which chronicles a year of challenges she faced as an entrepreneur. “I highlight and speak about the problems and offer encouragement and prayers for how I got through those things,” she says. She Sets You Up for Success SPONSORED BY The VaShaun Nicole Group By Tiffany White | Photo by Kylene White VaShaun Mosby is showing small business owners and those pursuing a career how they can achieve [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-07-29T23:18:14-04:00August 1, 2022|Sponsored Sis, We See You Sis|

We See You, Sis: Erika Ganong

Erika Ganong, Vice President of the National Parkinson’s Institute, says being diagnosed with essential tremor disorder made her aware of the importance of having a strong support system. She’s Fighting Parkinson’s SPONSORED BY National Parkinson's Institute By Carrie Vittitoe | Photo by Mary Helen Nunn Erika Ganong was just 13 years old when she was diagnosed with essential tremor disorder and cervical dystonia, two conditions that have made her passionate about helping individuals with Parkinson’s disease and other neurological conditions. With NPI's President Eric Richardson, the two created the National Parkinson’s Institute (NPI) in [...]

By Branden Barker|2022-07-13T13:48:08-04:00July 1, 2022|Sponsored Sis, We See You Sis|

We See You, Sis: Sherisa Sayles

Sherisa Sayles and her partner Robert Berry co-own Home Helpers. Their services include: caring for pets, companionship, daily telephone checkups, grocery shopping, housekeeping, meal prep, med reminders, dressing and feeding, hospice support care and prescription pickup. Bringing Tenderness into Every Interaction SPONSORED BY Home Helpers Home Care By Tiffany White | Photo by Mary Helen Nunn For Sherisa Sayles, not much can match the satisfaction she receives from caring for those who are in need of a kind face, comforting words, and some extra help. As a franchise owner of Home Helpers, Sherisa provides [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-06-01T15:15:39-04:00June 1, 2022|Sponsored Sis, We See You Sis|

We See You, Sis: Joi McAtee

Joi McAtee is the project manager at Lean Into Louisville. She runs a weekly book club where participants have frank conversations about race. For more details, contact Joi at Joi.McAtee@louisvilleky.gov. She Wants to Create Racial Harmony SPONSORED BY Lean Into Louisville By Tiffany White | Photo by Mary Helen Nunn For some, having candid discussions about race can be uncomfortable – especially in light of recent and pervasive racial tensions. But Joi McAtee, project manager with Lean Into Louisville, is teaching people how to start the conversation and be part of the solution in [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-06-01T15:19:47-04:00June 1, 2022|Sponsored Sis, We See You Sis|