Upstanders Who Inspire

Written by Brianna Connock, Marketing & Outreach Associate Upstanders are people who stand up for themselves and others whenever they can. They harness their character strengths to meet their moment

Written by Brianna Connock, Marketing & Outreach Associate When a homeschooling network in their town issued Nazi-approved curriculum, Krystal Smalley, Patti Davidson, and Rachel Keirns-Moore knew they needed to act.

Written by Brianna Connock, Marketing & Outreach Associate Imran Malik grew up watching his parents give to others. Born in Pakistan, he saw his mother shelter their neighbors during the

Written by Brianna Connock, Marketing & Outreach Associate Dominique Olbert, a child of two Jewish refugees from World War II, lost more than 80 family members during the Holocaust. Driven

Written by Brianna Connock, Marketing & Outreach Associate As a father of three, Carlton Collins is focused on building a stronger community for future generations. He is an activist, author,

Written by Brianna Connock, Marketing & Outreach Associate As a sophomore at Mariemont High School, Cass Steiner was ecstatic to learn that she had been voted Homecoming Princess. However, she

Written by Brianna Connock, Marketing & Outreach Associate Mirsada Kadiric, Bosnian genocide survivor and refugee activist, hosted an engaging discussion, Q&A session, and museum tour at the Nancy & David

Written by Brianna Connock, Marketing & Outreach Associate In the weeks after the 2023 Cohen Family Cincinnati Upstander Weekend, the ripple effects of the impact of the Upstander Awards has

Written by Brianna Connock, Marketing & Outreach Associate From an early age, Mason Bailey dreamed of learning to drive and operate heavy equipment, despite having cerebral palsy. He encountered nay-sayers

Written by Brianna Connock, Marketing & Outreach Associate An avid marathon runner, Michele Berry-Godsey says the sport informs her approach to fighting a wrongful conviction — relentless hard work, determination,

Written by Brianna Connock, Marketing & Outreach Associate For the thousands of women imprisoned in Ohio prisons who lack regular access to period hygiene products, every time they menstruate is

Written by Brianna Connock, Marketing & Outreach Associate LeTecia Cunningham walks the streets of Cincinnati giving out sandwiches, hygiene products, and blankets to the homeless community. As an Emergency Shelter