09/02/2025
Congrats Jessica Franklin on this prestigious award!
The Orrville Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 ATHENA Leadership Awards®. The awards will be presented at the annual ATHENA Celebration on Tuesday, November 18, at White Oak Event Center in Orrville.
The ATHENA Leadership Award® honors an exemplary leader who has achieved professional excellence, contributed meaningfully to the community, and—most importantly—has actively assisted women in realizing their full leadership potential.
The ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award® recognizes an emerging leader who embodies the ATHENA mission of supporting, developing, and honoring women leaders, inspiring women to reach their highest potential, and creating balance in leadership worldwide.
This year’s recipients are:
• ATHENA Leadership Award®: Jessica Franklin
Jessica Franklin serves as Director of Clinical Operations at the Viola Startzman Clinic in Wooster, where she oversees all clinical staff and services. Her leadership and dedication have made a significant impact on both the organization and the community.
• ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award®: Lexi Nussbaum
Lexi Nussbaum is the founder of Power Pose Nutrition, based in Orrville. As a passionate health and hormone coach, she is dedicated to helping women achieve wellness and confidence through nutrition and education. Lexi has been a mentor with OHuddle for six years and currently serves on a non-profit board in the community.
The full press release can be found here: https://bit.ly/4mIE22C
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