NEOUCOM chief is set to speak

Eighteen women have been nominated for the Athena Award.
YOUNGSTOWN -- Dr. Lois Margaret Nora, president of Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine, will be the speaker at the Athena Award dinner May 25 at Mr. Anthony's in Boardman.
The dinner, co-sponsored by the Regional Chamber and The Vindicator, recognizes area business and professional women who have demonstrated excellence in their careers, provided leadership in the community and contributed to the growth of other professional women.
Nora began her career at NEOUCOM in 2002, becoming only the ninth female dean among 120 national medical schools. She earned her medical degree from Rush Medical College in Chicago, completing a residency in neurology and a fellowship in electromyography and neuromuscular disease.
While continuing in private practice, she attended the University of Chicago Law School. She also holds a master's degree in business administration from the University of Kentucky.
For more information about the dinner, contact Jennifer Mascardine at (330) 744-2131, ext. 12.
The nominees:
Sandra Beckwith, retirement department manager at Home Savings and Loan.
Debor'ah Benton, producer and host "The Valley Gold Show with Debor'ah Benton," a television show produced by LinMar Strategies of Youngstown.
Katie Burkey, general manager of Molly Maid of Mahoning/Trumbull County.
Amy Jo Carrier, manufacturing superintendent of General Motors, Lordstown Assembly Plant.
Maria Pappas, principal at Paul C. Bunn Elementary School in Youngstown.
Suzanne Eberhard, call center manager at InfoCision Management Corp. in Youngstown.
Sheryl Figliano, doctor of audiology at Centers for Hearing Care in Howland and Liberty.
Susan Gaetano Maruca, managing partner at the law firm of Betras, Maruca, Kopp, Harshman & amp; Bernard in Youngstown.
Allison Gatta, communications coordinator at Aqua Ohio in Boardman.
Frances Greene-Curd, director of human resources/office operations at Professional Risk Management.
Mollie McGovern, assignment manager at WFMJ Television, Youngstown.
Joanne Petrosky, president of the Youngstown Columbiana Association of Realtors.
Phyllis Ricchiuti, co-founder of The Paula and Anthony Rich Center in Youngstown.
Julie Scarsella, development officer of the Make-A-Wish Foundation in Boardman.
Angee Shaker, anchor/reporter, 33 News WYTV, Youngstown.
Stephanie Shaw, local market manager at Sprint in Warren.
Sherry Sheely, Owner of Sheely's Furniture and Appliance, North Lima.
Sandra Stabile Harwood, attorney and state representative, Niles.