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Edison State President Named Top Influential Female Executive
The Dayton Business Journal (DBJ) has named Edison State Community
College President Dr. Doreen Larson as one of the most influential
female executives in the region for the fourth consecutive year.
Dr. Larson has represented women well in her time as President of
Edison State. Under her leadership, the college has opened the doors to
not only one but two additional campuses, completed construction on a
5,200-square-foot expansion, added an array of new, in-demand career
programs, and formed key partnerships with industry leaders, all while
seeing an increased number of students walk through the doors.
Dr. Larson began her tenure in 2015 as the college’s first female
president, and in 2019, for the first time in college history, an
all-female leadership team was formed when Chairperson Tami Baird
Ganley and Vice Chairperson Marvella Fletcher were appointed to serve
on the Edison State Board of Trustees.
“On behalf of the Edison State Community College Board of Trustees, we
are proud of Dr. Larson’s recognition by the Dayton Business Journal
for the fourth consecutive year,” said Tami Baird Ganley, Chair of the
Board of Trustees. “The Edison State Board of Trustees, faculty, staff,
and students are quite fortunate to have Dr. Larson leading our
educational institution.”
Dr. Larson defines her job duties as “face, focus, and funding” as she
works to position Edison State as a critical partner in the economic
vitality of Darke, Shelby, Miami, and Preble counties through workforce
partnership programs.
“With the strong leadership of Dr. Larson, the Edison State team is
meeting the higher educational needs of our region as well as
constantly striving to enhance the regional workforce,” said Baird
Ganley.
In 2018, Dr. Larson was inducted into the Association of Ohio
Commodores in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the
economic development of the State of Ohio. Earlier this year, she was
recognized as a Patriotic Employer for her support of America’s
National Guard and Reserve Force.
“Dr. Larson is actively involved in our region by serving on various
boards and committees. She is also a strong supporter of area
events and activities. Through her active participation, she not
only gives back personally and professionally but also stays in
communication with the region. Ultimately, Dr. Larson and her team are
able to maintain a strong pulse on our region and its educational and
workforce development needs,” said Baird Ganley.
According to their website, the DBJ Editorial Board selected women for
inclusion in the POWER 50 list and did so based on their position
within their organization, as well as their community impact. The
Editorial Board looks at the 50 most influential women in the region
who are driving business, government, economic development, and change.
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