Woman of the Week: Regina Mitchell Lurry

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Here at Executive Elements, we like to feature fantastic women we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, some are women we’ve only just met. But they all have this in common: they are dynamic, interesting gals who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

Regina Mitchell Lurry

My Current Job/Company:
Juvenile Parole Officer/Ohio Dept Youth Services

My Birthday:
09/14/70

My Work:
I design plans that will help youth become successful members of the community. Education, medical concerns, and court mandates are addressed as are family issues. I conduct home visits as well as office and community visits to monitor offenders’ adherence to parole plans. As a Juvenile Parole Officer, I supervise youth placed on parole by Franklin County Juvenile Division. I attempt to instill confidence and pride by teaching them life skills and just trying to make a difference in their lives. I believe we have no “throw away” kids. “Every child deserves a champion; an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists they become the best they can possibly be (Rita Pearson, Educator).” I believe being strong, consistent, trustworthy and caring goes along way with my parole kids.

My Passion:
My faith, my family, my community.

My Family:
I am blessed to have 2 beautiful, intelligent and amazing daughters: Tyler (20)and Janel (15)

My Heroes:
My parents. (Janie & Paul Mitchell married almost 50 years). They are the best! My greatest supporters and cheerleaders!

My Escape:
None currently……I would love to take a cruise or go to a beach. I love to be outdoors! The sun and sand is just what I need!!

My Pet Peeve:
People who stand for nothing or anything.

My Indulgence:
Wine.

My Roots:
Humble. Simple. Happy. Surrounded by family.

My Future:
Promising and Bright. I am passionate about our youth and feel wholeheartedly that this is what I am supposed to be doing.

My Quote on Life:
“Our finger prints never fade from the lives we touch” (Shakespeare)

My Accessory:
Scarves. A little bling (jewelry, t-shirts, etc. )

My Advice to Young Women:
Define your convictions. Don’t be afraid to assert yourself and stand by your opinions. Be open to others but don’t lose your identity, ideas and opinions.

How I Balance it All:
I find I sometimes just go and do what is necessary. I am thankful for my family who allow me to give and pour into others unselfishly. I have a strong support system and cheerleading team behind me. Balancing work, community programs and commitments can be tough but I know one day it will all be worth it. I look forward to the day when I hear the words, Well done, thy good and faithful servant.

Woman of the Week: Renata Ramsini

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Here at Executive Elements, we like to feature fantastic women we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, some are women we’ve only just met. But they all have this in common: they are dynamic, interesting gals who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

Renata Ramsini

My Current Job/Company:
Bailiff to Judge Laurel A. Beatty, Franklin County Court of Common Pleas.

My Birthday:
November 2

My Passions:
Public policy, women’s issues and photography.

My Family:
My “fur babies” Tonks and Sprout.

My Hero:
Anyone who stands up for something they truly believe in, especially when they know that doing so may prove detrimental. There’s a saying that comes to mind which goes, “speak up, even if your voice shakes.”

My Escape:
I love going to the theater to watch movies. It’s a guaranteed two hours free from distractions.

My Pet Peeve:
The inability (or refusal) to put yourself in the shoes of another. Empathy is an important skill and one that we don’t see enough of in our current public discourse.

My Indulgence:
Chocolate-covered strawberries!

My Roots:
I was born and raised in Ohio, and I’m first generation American on my father’s side.

My Future:
Now that I’ve passed the Ohio Bar Exam, I’m ready to move onto the next phase of my professional life. However, I’m still working on what that will look like. One of my long-term goals is to help enable the modern workplace to better reflect the needs of the modern family through public policy, individual private initiatives or both. The modern workplace is still largely structured around the false assumption that only one spouse is working and that the decision for both spouses to work is one of choice rather than economic necessity. This needs to change.

My Quote on Life:
A stanza from The Laughing Heart by Charles Bukowski: “Be on the watch. The Gods will offer you chances. Know them, take them.”

My Accessory:
My camera(s).

My Advice to Young Women:
Other women are not the competition; they are our allies. As long as we continue to act like there is just one seat available at the proverbial “table,” that’s all we will have.

Woman of the Week: Mindi Israel

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Here at Executive Elements, we like to feature fantastic women we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, some are women we’ve only just met. But they all have this in common: they are dynamic, interesting gals who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

Mindi Israel

My Current Job/Company:
Financial Services Industry Director / Microsoft

My Birthdate:
09-02-74

My Work:
I partner with large enterprises in the financial services industry to help businesses innovate, transform, and grow through the use of great technology. I help connect relevant solutions and resources which align to my customers’ strategic goals and objectives. We’re living in exciting times where all industries, including financial services are undergoing major transformation, the industries are shifting and the technology around us is revolutionizing. It’s a fascinating time to be working in the cross-section of IT and financial services, lots of divergent forces, changing business models, and new customer expectations.

My Passion:
People: cultivating meaningful relationships; beginning with my inner-circle, my family and close friends; my work; being a role model for others; fitness and style.

My Family:
Koreanna, 11; Maren, 8. Being their mom is an incredible gift, I’m the one who is truly blessed!

My Heroes:
I cannot narrow to a single hero. Mine are those that precede me and have pioneered the way, have done the heavy lifting, taken the risks or had the courage to make a difference and pave a path before me so I can experience freedoms, opportunities, and gain learnings to create a better way. I hope in some way I can in turn help pioneer and do the same for others.

My Escape:
I have a few outlets: listening to music, working out, catching a handful of peaceful moments in the still of the night or early am, and enjoying a scenic view in nature, anywhere I can hike, jog, or take a quiet walk to clear my thoughts.

My Pet Peeve:
Closed mindedness; lack of accountability; negativity; entitlement.

My Indulgence:
Vacationing well; a weekend nap during the day; massages a few times a year and great food / wine.

My Roots:
Modest upbringing; hard work ethic; church as a focal point; follow through and dedication; taking time for others; actions speak louder than words.

My Future:
Vibrant; interesting; continually evolving; fulfilling; never losing my sense of humor and laughing a lot.

My Quote on Life:
Don’t wait for inspiration. Become it.

My Accessory:
Love fashion, so it’s a great handbag, shoe, or scarf. A favorite scent: Creed or Coco Chanel. And always my phone.

My Advice to Young Women:
Lead with strength and kindness in all that you do, be gracious. Take time to be reflective daily, know yourself. Never stop dreaming, but ultimately define your goals, write down a plan of action, commit and do. Everything else is a matter of preparation and timing.

How I Balance it All:
There is rarely perfect harmony and balance, something is always a bit lopsided. However, that’s okay. I live by calendaring and planning. I also schedule ‘unplanned time’ deliberately either in my day if possible, or during my week/end. I plan outward regularly and near-term daily, sometimes hourly! What feels balanced is different for everyone. For myself, if I can find time to breathe some fresh air (or exercise), laugh a little, knock the pressing items off the list, have a meaningful interaction(s) and get some decent sleep, life is pretty good!

Woman of the Week: Susanna Huang

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Here at Executive Elements, we like to feature fantastic women we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, some are women we’ve only just met. But they all have this in common: they are dynamic, interesting gals who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

Susanna Huang

My Current Job/Company:
US Business Executive/Ginlong Technologies

My Work:
I represent Ginlong Technologies in North America for sales and marketing of Ginlong Solis solar PV inverters and Osiris Energy small wind turbines. Our goal is to bring green energy to lives for future generations.

My Passion:
Sustainability, Technology, Personal Improvement and Family.

My Family:
Lu (Supportive Husband), Katie (Sweet Daughter – 7)

My Hero:
My daddy, a great business man with a warm heart

My Escape:
Reading quietly at night surrounded by light music

My Indulgence:
Dark Swiss Chocolate

My Roots:
Kind, Simple, Honest, Diligent and Fun

My Future:
Exciting adventures

My Quote on Life:
“Today I begin a new life.” – Og Mandino

My Accessory:
Pearl and Jade necklace and earrings

My Advice to Young Women:
Dare to be yourself and believe in yourself.

How I Balance it All:
It’s not easy. I don’t think I have ever reached balance while wearing different hats – a business woman, a mom, a wife and a daughter. But I’m trying. Luckily I have a supportive husband and easy-going daughter. I’m also working on practicing mental “focus” through meditation.