2015-2016
Inspiring women to succeed
personally and professionally
T
he Women’s Success Series brings together women of all ages who seek better lives, professionally and
personally. The series is intended to be a catalyst for women to think differently about success, a catalyst to think
differently about themselves and a catalyst to think differently about how they live, work and play in Tuscarawas
County. During each breakfast session, participants will hear from a dynamic woman who has enjoyed a measure
of success right here in Tuscarawas County. Each session will have a book selection that the audience will read and
partake in a discussion designed to move each participant to the next level in life.
Elizabeth W. Stephenson,Esq. . Fri., Nov. 6, 2015
Elizabeth W. Stephenson is the Court Administrator of the Tuscarawas County Court of Common Pleas,
General Trial Division. Since joining the court staff in 1997, she has worked closely with the judges
organizing and coordinating efforts to establish Mediation and Drug Court Programs. Elizabeth has been
active at the state level with the Supreme Court of Ohio’s Jury Task Force, and has served as vice-chair
of the Rules of Superintendence Commission, and currently serves on the Advisory Committee on Case
Management. She serves the Judicial College and Supreme Court in teaching Ohio judges and court
personnel on a variety of topics. Locally, Elizabeth is involved in the Tuscarawas County Bar Association
and a board member of the Tuscarawas County Law Library Association and the Tuscarawas County
Community Foundation. In addition to being active in several community service groups, she is a founding
member of the Breastfeeding Coalition of Tuscarawas County. Elizabeth is married and has four children.
Featured Book: The Sweet Spot by Dr. Christine Carter
Trang M. Moreland . Fri., Feb. 5, 2016
Trang Moreland grew up in southern Vietnam and immigrated to the United States in 1992 at the age of
21. While speaking very little English, Trang started out by finding employment at McDonald’s and in a few
short years became owner and operator of Trang’s Family Restaurant. After earning a degree in cosmetology
in 2004, she went on to own and operate Trang’s Family Salon in Uhrichsville. In 2010, she received the
Prestigious Business of the Year Award from the Twin City Chamber of Commerce. Presently, Trang owns
rental properties in Tuscarawas County along with operating her salon. She is also vice president of the
Tuscarawas County Writers Guild and is in the process of writing a book, Just Smile and Say Hello. Trying
to pay back to the community, Trang supports many local charities and is active in helping poor families in
Vietnam with children’s school supplies. She and her husband, Jay, have two adult children.
Featured Book: Daring Greatly by Brené Brown
Jeannine M. Kennedy . Fri., April 1, 2016
Jeannine M. Kennedy is the highly respected executive director of Tuscarawas County Center for the Arts,
an adjunct faculty member at Kent State Tuscarawas and a weekly arts blogger for the Times Reporter. In
2003, Jeannine retired from Dover City Schools where she taught art for 30 years. During that time, she
also served for 18 years as the regional director of the Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition. A few of her
community associations are: Board of Education, Dover City Schools (Past President); St. Joseph Church:
Parish Council (President); Dover Rotary; and the Dover Education Foundation Trustee. Throughout
her distinguished career, Jeannine received many awards of distinction, among them are: the Ohio Art
Education Association Outstanding Art Educator Award 1980, eight time winner of the Ohio Governor’s
Award of Excellence in Teaching; three time winner of Scholastic’s National Award of Excellence in
Teaching; Kent State University Tuscarawas 2010 Community Service Award; and the Community Arts
Council 2010 Friend of the Arts Award.
Featured Presentation: TED Talk, Start with Why, based on the book by Simon Sinek
Premier Sponsors:
The Dennison Railroad Depot Museum
and Kent State University at Tuscarawas
In collaboration with Carlene Farms, Economic Development & Finance Alliance of Tuscarawas County
and Tuscarawas County Public Library System
Women’s Success Series
Held at Kent State Tuscarawas Science and Advanced Technology Center, Room 126
Planning Committee:
Kelli Baker
EDFA of Tuscarawas County
Connie Finton
Carlene Farms
Agenda:
8:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Registration and Continental Breakfast
9 – 10 a.m.
Speaker Introduction and Presentation
10 - 10:10 a.m.
Break
10:10 - 11 a.m.
Book Discussion
11 – 11:30 a.m.
Wrap up & Door Prize Drawings
Michelle McMorrow Ramsell
Tuscarawas County Public Library System
Pam Patacca
Kent State University at Tuscarawas
Wendy Zucal
Dennison Railroad Depot Museum
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WOMEN’S SUCCESS SERIES – Pre-Registered: $10 per session - Fee at door: $15 - Includes continental breakfast.
(For participants who attend all three sessions, there will be a drawing for Mark’s Place Classic Spa Package and
four tickets to the Dennison Depot’s Polar Express train ride.)
Fri., Nov. 6, 2015, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - Elizabeth W. Stephenson, Esq., Registration Deadline: Oct. 30, 2015
Fri., Feb. 5, 2016, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - Trang M. Moreland, Registration Deadline: Jan. 29, 2016
Fri., April 1, 2016, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - Jeannine M. Kennedy, Registration Deadline: March 25, 2016
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Email: womenssuccessseries@dennisondepot.org