Dr. Elizabeth Murray, Forensic and Biological Anthropologist, Mount St. Joseph University
Hosted by David and Jill Colaw. Madisonville.
Forensic science is rife with “cold cases” that have gone long periods of time without resolution. In the United States alone, there are approximately 100,000 active missing person cases on any given day. There are also 40,000 unknown decedents in the U.S since the mid-20th century. Dr. Elizabeth Murray, one of only 80 certified forensic anthropologists in the country, has been involved in hundreds of forensic investigations at the local, national, and international level. She consulted on the National Geographic miniseries Skeleton Crew, served as a regular cast member of Discovery Health Channel’s Skeleton Stories television series, and appeared on America’s Most Wanted, New Detectives, The Decrypters, and Forensic Files. She wrote and filmed a 36-lecture DVD series for The Great Courses, and has written three award-winning books for young readers. Hear Dr. Murray discuss some of her own cold case identifications, as well as her work with the U. S. military and the U.S. Missing and Unidentified Persons System.
The Colaws host in their log home in Madisonville.
Noel Julnes-Dehner, Documentary Film Producer
Hosted by Larry and Rhonda Sheakley, Downtown Business District
As a documentary filmmaker, Noel Julnes-Dehner’s focuses on human interest stories. Before producing, Coming Home from the Streets, she watched many films about women trapped in prostitution. She noticed that most were about trafficking rather than the direct, personal accounts from those in the situation. Her film, Coming Home from the Streets, rises above the rest; the women and their struggles for a better life shine through. After showing the film, Julnes-Dehner will lead a discussion about this issue and local efforts to help combat it.
The Sheakley Building was built around 1850 for Capt. Christopher G. Pearce. The façade, one of the few remaining examples of its type, is an early Italianate style with horizontally incised Portsmouth or Buena Vista sandstone. From the late 1870’s to 1920, it housed the family of James Dunn Lehmer, a prominent merchant. When the neighborhood declined as a residential area, the townhouse became home to a group of American Legion and veteran’s organizations until 1960, when it became the headquarters for the Academy of Medicine. Purchased by Larry Sheakley in 2007 for his business, it has been restored to its original historical appearance on the first floor, and the second floor has been transformed into an art gallery. Hors d’oeuvre and beverages will be served.
Joe Bride, President, Bride Associates
Hosted by Meghan Rose Hollan, Clifton
Many would say Joe Bride led a charmed life. Joe would say it was all part of the job. At various times reporter for Life Magazine, the Washington Post, and the Louisville Courier-Journal; baseball executive; college football publicist; and a public relations and issue management consultant, Joe amassed interesting experiences, and crossed paths with a variety of interesting people. He spent personal time with four presidents and three vice presidents, climbed a mountain with an astronaut who wanted to show his kids were he sat and dreamed of being a pilot, and became a friend of the man who was his childhood movie hero. On the sports side, he was with Roger Maris the night he tied Babe Ruth, and in the broadcast booth with Lyndsey Nelson and Red Grange when Notre Dame stopped Oklahoma’s 40-game winning streak. And, the law of unintended consequences is seen in several of his stories — results that impacted others, far away and years later.
Designed by City Hall architect Samuel Hannaford and built of the same stone as that Cincinnati landmark, the Hollan‘s home is 10,000 square feet of Richardson Romanesque beauty. Built in 1890 and originally known as the Charles B. Russell Manor, it is a lovely setting for the Hollans’ beautiful antiques. Meghan will be serving a brunch of fruit salad, tossed greens, and finger sandwiches, accompanied by wine and a signature cocktail.
Speaker: Robert Bilott, Partner, Taft
Hosted by Ryan Messer and James Mususaca-Messer, North Avondale
The New York Times Magazine described Cincinnati attorney Robert Bilott as “DuPont’s worse nightmare.” A partner at Taft, he took on an environmental lawsuit that upended his career and exposed a decades-long history of chemical contamination of drinking water near a DuPont plant in West Virginia. What began as a simple lawsuit involving dead cattle developed into one of the most significant environmental class-action law suits in US history. Bilott will share the fascinating twists and turns of the case that exposed a brazen history of chemical pollution, affecting the drinking water of over 70,000 West Virginia and Ohio residents.
Designed by Matthew Burton and built in 1897 for Frank Enger, the Messer-Musuraca home has recently been restored to its original beauty after nearly a half century as a Xavier University dorm. Included in the 1997 book, Great Houses of the Queen City, the 10-bedroom home now displays the beautiful woodwork and carvings that were hidden for years by thick paint; it includes pre-deco stained glass that boasts more than 300 pieces per window. Situated on two acres, it’s a perfect space for a growing family. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and desserts, accompanied by wine, soft drinks, tea, and coffee, in this beautiful setting.
Our goal this year is to raise $125,000 to provide holistic services to survivors and to prevent gender-based violence. And we welcome back our incredible event Chair again, Kathy Davis. Click here for questions about the event and stay tuned!
You will not want to miss this year’s rad party!
- Fab food provided by some of Cincinnati’s top restaurants
- Vote on your favorite lite bites
- 80’s Inspired Specialty Drink, Beer & Wine
- Luxury Raffle Prizes, Wine Pull & Silent Auction
- Hip Tunes
- Funky Framester
- Attire – 80s of course!
- Complimentary Parking
MUST BE 21 OR OLDER TO ATTEND
The Purple Light Walk™ is a free annual event in the Greater Cincinnati area with the mission to raise awareness about domestic violence and to empower survivors with resources, advocacy, and community.
WHW serves as the founding entity, fiscal agent, and lead agency for the event, and along with the entire Purple Light Walk™ committee, welcomes our community to join us to “shine your light for the fight against domestic violence!”
You can learn more about it here or check our Facebook page.
Registration Details To Follow!
Please join us for a very special evening of excellent food, drink, dancing, a silent auction and surprises that only the Cincinnati Zoo can deliver!
With the generous support of our ZooDo sponsors — and you — this annual Spring Gala helps strengthen the resources at WHW so that we can amplify our mission to prevent gender-based violence & empower ALL survivors!
You are cordially invitated to our Gala!
Quick Links: Tickets | Directions & Map | Sponsors
Tickets
- Complimentary parking will be provided to all guests.
- Musical entertainment will be provided by DJ Drowsy.
- Cocktail attire is recommened.
- Be sure to try ZooDo’s special Peacock Punch, a unique cocktail created just for us!
General Admission
$115 per ticket - Includes two beverage tickets for soft drinks, beer or wine
Young Professional (under 30)
$55 per ticket - Includes two beverage tickets for soft drinks, beer or wine
Super Supporter
Each Super Supporter and their guest will receive two beverage tickets for soft drinks, beer or wine, and two liquor tickets.
Kangaroo - one ticket / $150
Alligator - two tickets / $275
Cougar - four tickets / $550
Black Leopard - ten tickets, reserved table / $1400
Maps and Directions
Click to view larger image of map!
From I-74
Go East to I-75 North
Take I-75 North to Mitchell Avenue exit #6
Turn right onto Mitchell Avenue
Turn right onto Vine Street
Turn left onto Forest Avenue
Turn right onto Dury Avenue
The Dury entrance is on the Right
From I-75 Northbound (From Kentucky, Downtown Cincinnati, etc)
Take Mitchell Avenue exit #6
Turn right onto Mitchell Avenue
Turn right onto Vine Street
Turn left onto Forest Avenue
Turn right onto Dury Avenue
The Dury entrance is on the Right
From I-75 Southbound (From Dayton, Fairfield, Norwood, etc)
Take Mitchell Avenue exit#6
Turn left onto Mitchell Avenue
Turn right onto Vine Street
Turn left onto Forest Avenue
Turn right onto Dury Avenue
The Dury entrance is on the Right
From I-71 Northbound (From Kentucky, Downtown Cincinnati, etc)
Take the Dana Avenue exit
At exit ramp light, turn left onto Duck Creek
At 2nd light, turn left onto Dana Avenue
Turn left onto Victory Parkway
At 2nd street on right, turn right onto Rockdale Avenue
Follow Rockdale as it changes names to Forest Avenue
Turn left onto Dury Avenue
The Dury entrance is on the Right
From I-71 Southbound (From Columbus, Mason, etc)
Take the Dana Avenue exit
Turn right onto Dana Avenue
Turn left onto Victory Parkway
At 2nd street on right, turn right onto Rockdale Avenue
Follow Rockdale as it changes names to Forest Avenue
Turn left onto Dury Avenue
The Dury entrance is on the Right
We are grateful to these generous sponsors for making ZooDo 2019 possible.
Presenting Sponsor, Fiona
Giraffe
Leopard
Parking Partner
Sweets and Confections
Cheetah
Cincinnati OBGYN
Women Helping Women’s mission is to prevent gender-based violence and to empower all survivors. WHW serves the most survivors of gender-based violence in a 4 county region—but we can’t do it alone.
Join Us and 300 other Corporate and Civic Leaders as we host our 3rd Annual Corporate Breakfast. Come network, eat, and be inspired as we showcase how bold innovation and collaboration can result in replicable regional, state & national impact. Women Helping Women’s mission it so prevent gender-based violence and to empower all survivors. WHW serves the most survivors of gender-based violence in a 4 county region – but we can’t do it alone.
Keynote Speakers
Mary Stagaman
Come hear Keynote Speaker Mary Stagaman, Vice President of Inclusion at the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, and how it’s on all of us to workstrong together to prevent and end gender-based violence –especially its impact in the workplace.
D. Michael Sheline
D. Michael Sheline, Section Chief- Crime Victims, at Ohio Attorney General’s Office, will be speaking on Women Helping Women’s groundbreaking program DVERT™ (Domestic Violence Enhanced Response Team) and how this collaborative program with law enforcement is having remarkable regional impact. He will also set the stage for how our innovative Cincinnati program can serve as a model to be replicated throughout Ohio.
WHW’s 2019 Corporate
Engagement Champion Award
Come celebrate 84.51 as we honor them with WHW’s 2019 Corporate Engagement Champion Award. Plus stay tuned to hear the recipient of our 2019 Janet S. Klaine Philanthropy Award!
2019 Event Co-Chairs
Tom Hankinson
Sr. Counsel, GE Aviation
Takeitha Lawson
Sr. Director, Investor Relations, Cincinnati Bell
Presenting Sponsor
Anonymous Donor
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Thank you to all of our champions who attended last year! Here is just an example of a few partners:
For any information or questions regarding the corporate breakfast please contact [email protected].
More information coming soon!