🎆 Happy Thanksgiving! Plus, Women Locked In | CityClips #286

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Featured Partner: Monogram Art

Women Locked In. Gen Z’s definition of “locked in” means fully focused, determined to achieve a goal. Team CityClips will also take Thursday and Friday off to spend time with family and friends. Have a happy Thanksgiving! Let's wrap up this month's Women Wednesday with a special edition. We’re featuring women in business, advocates for women's sports, and a local leader who plays a key role in shaping strategies within the PR industry.


Quick Summary

In the 286th, here you go:

  • In the Spotlight: Michelle Kang

  • Leadership: Heidi Otway | IPREX’s Americas Region President

  • Featured Partner: Monogram Art | State of Florida Purchasing - Clothing

  • For Her: Networking + Business Events

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

MICHELLE KANG

Image Credit: Washington Spirit

Michelle Kang built an exceptional sports background, while thriving in business, and supporting women sports. | LI

  • Michelle Kang recently made a historic investment in U.S. soccer and women's sports, pledging $30 million over the next five years. This contribution is expected to create over 100,000 new opportunities for women and girls in soccer.

  • Michelle Kang was born in Korea and came to the U.S. to study. She started her career as a partner with Ernst & Young and joined Northrop Grumman as vice president. Currently, she is known as an American businesswoman, philanthropist, investor, and owner of multiple professional sports teams.

  • In 2008, she founded Cognosante to disrupt and challenge the current situation of the U.S. healthcare system and after having millions in revenue, it was acquired by Accenture Federal Services.

  • She built Kynisca, the first multi-team global organization dedicated to women’s soccer. She owns multiple soccer teams and one of which is Washington Spirit that recently lost to Orlando Pride in NWSL’s Final Championship ‘24.

  • Fun Fact: Current CEO of Washington Spirit is Miami, FL native, Kim Stone. And current President of Operations/General Manager is former FSU Head Coach Mark Krikorian.

LEADERSHIP

HEIDI OTWAY

Image Credit: IPREX via FB

Heidi Otway took another step to contribute more strategies in the PR Leadership industry. | LI

  • Aside from being a President and Partner at SalterMitchell PR, Heidi Otway was recently appointed as IPREX’s Americas Region President.

  • With 21 years of experience in PR and a background in television news, she has gained extensive insight into media dynamics and communication strategies that she uses to provide applicable strategies to the agency.

  • “I’ve been able to accomplish what I’ve accomplished in my career because I focus on what I’m really good at and try not to be like everybody else.” - Heidi Otway, President + Partner at SalterMitchell PR, and IPREX Americas Region President

FEATURED PARTNER

Image Credit: Monogram Art

Monogram Art | State of Florida Purchasing - Clothing


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EVENTS

FOR HER

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THANKSGIVING

Thursday, Nov. 28


Network + Biz

Tuesday, Dec. 3

Wednesday, Dec. 4

Thursday, Dec. 5

Friday, Dec. 6


Saturday, Dec. 7

Tuesday, Dec. 10


Thursday, Dec. 12

UPCOMING EPISODES

Get ready for exciting sessions coming up in December on LinkedIn, Facebook, or YouTube, proudly sponsored by JH Creative channels. You definitely don’t want to miss our upcoming guests: on Dec. 11th, we’ll have Angela Long, Chief Engagement Officer at Tallahassee State College, to talk about “Future Ready Tallahassee.” We’re also thrilled to have Pablo Casilimas, Managing Partner at OneSixOne Ventures, joining us on Dec. 18th to share insights on “Investing in Tech.” Got questions? Join us live!


-Team CityClips (editors@cityclips.net)

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