Columbus
Columbus has an incredibly strong impact ecosystem of leaders, organizers, and entrepreneurs who are looking to build lasting change. For four years, Notley has supported Columbus nonprofits through Philanthropitch. In 2022, Notley officially expanded to Columbus and was able to collaborate with impact communities and social enterprises to identify and support the changemakers driving innovation and impact.
Columbus Changemakers
Notley Changemakers are executive directors/founders of nonprofits making outsized impact in their community. Impact in their city must be their primary focus. Notley facilitated opportunities for Changemakers to learn and expand their impact.
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Ashton Colby is the Founder of Gender YOUphoria, a social enterprise on a mission to shift the global and interpersonal disempowering narratives about transgender people. Gender YOUphoria completely reimagines cultural responsiveness training, inclusive strategic media & marketing consulting, and compassionate communication.
Ashton Colby
Gender YOUphoria
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Hannah spent a portion of her career working for CATCH Court, a Specialized Docket that serves victims of prostitution and human trafficking. Hannah wanted to find a new way to help women and provide them safe haven, mentorship and support. Sanctuary Night is a sacred space serving vulnerable women* who need a place to rest, eat, connect and get resources.
Hannah Estabrook
Sanctuary Night
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Founder & CEO, Zora’s House
Columbus, Ohio
IMPACT AREAS
Community Building
Racial Equity, Civil Rights & DEIB
Zora’s House is a sanctuary for women and gender-expansive people of color to dream, connect and create. Their mission is to create a safe space for women of color to establish meaningful relationships with other women in their community; develop a deeper practice of self-care, resiliency, and emotional intelligence; and successfully incubate their creativity, scholarship, entrepreneurship, activism, service and leadership.
LC Johnson
Zora’s House
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Chief Disruption Officer, Color Coded Labs
Columbus, Ohio
IMPACT AREAS
Education
Entrepreneurship & Workforce
Racial Equity, Civil Rights & DEIB
Color Coded Labs is a bootcamp that addresses the increasing demand for diversity in the tech industry. The 16-week intensive bootcamp will skill, reskill and upskill to help educate individuals seeking in-demand tech skills and the opportunity to acquire credentials with an emphasis on preparing participants for high income jobs in entry and mid level tech positions.
Branden Jones
Color Coded Labs
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Chief Partnerships Officer, Color Coded Labs
Columbus, Ohio
IMPACT AREAS
Education
Entrepreneurship & Workforce
Racial Equity, Civil Rights & DEIB
Color Coded Labs is a bootcamp that addresses the increasing demand for diversity in the tech industry. The 16-week intensive bootcamp will skill, reskill and upskill to help educate individuals seeking in-demand tech skills and the opportunity to acquire credentials with an emphasis on preparing participants for high income jobs in entry and mid level tech positions.
Bruce Jones
Color Coded Labs
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Sangeeta Lakhani grew up in Mumbai, India where she was surrounded by a vibrant array of spices and diverse foods. She has been in the restaurant business for over 25 years. In 2020, Sangeeta leveraged her network to pivot her existing restaurant into Service! A relief effort for hospitality workers. She has since then, put out over 11,000 free meals and writes weekly grants for service industry workers financially effected by the pandemic.
Sangeeta Lakhani
Service!
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Becca is BELOVED by the Franklinton community. She has a background in peacemaking and people leadership. Franklinton Farms has plots of land in Franklinton that are used to grow produce. Some of this produce is offered to the Franklinton Community for an extremely low cost, while the remainder of the produce is sold at Farmers Markets and at Franklinton Farms to those who can afford it for full price. Her heart is invested into Franklinton and all that Franklinton Farms is looking accomplish within.
Rebecca Brown
Franklinton Farms
Columbus Catalysts
Libby Villavicencio
Libby V & Associates
Corey Meyers
Biotech
Doug Ulman
Pelotonia
Ryan Retcher
LOUD Capital
Chad Anderson
Team Elite Six
Emily Savors
Columbus Foundation
Lee Mosbacker
Cyrannus
Scott Griffin
OSU Entrepreneurship Program
Michelle Allen
Mmelo Boutique Confections
Partners
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