Shadia Jallaq

Shadia Jallaq created Programs for Ohio Women Empowered to Represent (POWER) to educate, empower and encourage Ohio women to run for political office and lead their communities. The POWER initiative at the John Glenn College of Public Affairs includes NEW Leadership Ohio and Ready to Run—Campaign Training for Women. Jallaq is passionate about empowering women and helping them realize their potential. The Ohio State University recently awarded Jallaq the Distinguished Diversity Enhancement Award for her work on POWER. She currently serves on the board of trustees for the South-Western City Schools Educational Foundation and the Association of Staff and Faculty Women, the commission for Programs for Ohio Women Empowered to Represent, and is a member of Ohio Women in Government. Shadia is a proud alumna of The Ohio State University, graduating cum laude with a bachelor’s in political science and international studies.