It was announced today that Stephanie Hightower will be the new president and CEO of the Columbus Urban League. Former President Eddie Harrell ended his term June 1st of this year to become General Manager and Vice President of Radio One in Columbus.
Hightower demonstrated excellent skills of knowledge and experience needed for the position. After a long and extensive interviewing process, it was clear that she was well fit for the position. Hightower has served as president of the Columbus Board of Education for 5 years from 2000-2006.
Hightower will be leaving her position at the Columbus College of Art and Design as the Vice President of Institutional Advancement, a position that she has held since 2004.
John Stephens, chair of the Columbus Urban League Board of Directors goes on to note that:
“We are so pleased that Stephanie has agreed to bring her boundless energy, high
expectations and passion for the community to the Columbus Urban League. We are confident
that she will do an outstanding job leading the League in its mission of empowering our
community and changing lives.”
The first woman CEO of the Urban League also received high praises from Denny Griffith, President of CCAD when noting that Hightower has made many contributions to the welfare of the College including the orchestrating of the school’s $12.5 MM Creative Design Drive, and being a top leader in the visual communications/re-branding of the College.
Stephanie Hightower will assume her new position in August.
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