Women in Leadership
The 2025 Women in Leadership Panel provides an opportunity for our community to hear from local women leaders as they share different perspectives on our theme, “Intentional Joy.”
In a world where stress and unhappiness can take a serious toll on both our emotional and physical health, this conversation will explore how intentionally cultivating joy can be a powerful act of leadership and self-care.
Attendees will leave with practical, actionable tips on how to lead with purpose, embrace joy in their daily lives, and inspire those around them to do the same.
They will also have the opportunity to arrive early and enjoy networking, and opportunity to win a basket of joy filled with items and experiences that give our speakers joy.
Proceeds will support the Family & Child Abuse Prevention Center, an organization that helps women and children experiencing any form of abuse.
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Meet the Women in leadership panel

Claire Mitchell, Moderator
Morning Anchor & Multi-Media Journalist, 13abc
Claire Mitchell is the Weekday Morning Anchor and Multi-Media Journalist at 13abc in Toledo, OH. A proud alumna of Bowling Green State University (Class of 2024), she earned her degree in Broadcast Journalism with a minor in Pop Culture. Originally from Cleveland, Claire graduated high school during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jennifer archer
Director, Community Engagement, UToledo Health
Jennifer Archer is the Director of Community Engagement at UToledo Health, where she develops and implements strategies to connect with the community and represents the organization at various events. She co-chairs Healthy Lucas County and has played a significant role in establishing a Mobile Health Unit that provides services to underserved areas in northwest Ohio. Additionally, she is a certified Mental Health First Aid trainer, conducting training sessions throughout the community, and is pursuing her MBA at the University of Toledo.

Dr. Deitra Hickey
Owner, Serenity Health & Wellness Center and Serenity Nail Salon & Spa; Author; Speaker
Dr. Deitra Hickey, is the owner of Serenity Health & Wellness Center and Serenity Nail Salon & Spa. She’s a Licensed Counselor, founder of a local 501c3, motivational speaker, author of three books, and radio personality.

Dr. Christie Jenkins
Executive Director, Family & Child Abuse Prevention Center
Dr. Christie Jenkins (Dr. J.). has been working in the social service field for over 30 years. She began working in domestic violence safe houses as a child advocate, life skills trainer, crisis intervention specialist and court advocate. She has also been working as a counselor for over 20 years.

Erica Wheeler
Functional Medicine Health Coach, Evolve Within
Erica is a Functional Medicine Health Coach with a deep passion for guiding others toward optimal well-being through functional medicine and mindset coaching, lifestyle transformation, and functional bodywork—offered both virtually and in-office. Her journey into functional health began with her own complex health struggles, including severe anxiety, endometritis, herniated discs, sciatica, thyroid issues, adrenal fatigue, EBV, leaky gut, mold illness, and more.