Annual Membership Luncheon

The Worthington Area Chamber celebrates another year and takes a look back at major milestones during this lunch. The Chamber will forecast the months ahead as it continues to be at the heart of business for the greater Worthington area. During the lunch we will honor our past Chairman Paul Cynkar, announce our Volunteer of the Year and hear a keynote from Sophia Fifner, Executive Director of the NiSource Charitable Foundation, Founder Brave Philanthropist and Worthington resident. MEET SOPHIA: Sophia Fifner is a corporate affairs executive with 15+ years of experience helping individuals, nonprofits, and corporations transform their mission statements into real-world impact. Currently, Sophia works as Director of Communications and Executive Director of the NiSource Charitable Foundation .  As a connecting leader, Sophia has a unique ability to merge corporate priorities and community needs—whether it’s planning and executing dynamic cause marketing campaigns, launching successful fundraising initiatives as a CFRE, or furthering reputational strategies among key stakeholders. She is a skilled communicator and public speaker and has crafted communications for high-profile leaders ranging from U.S. Congress members to Fortune 100 executives. Sophia has received numerous awards and accolades for her work in leadership, advocacy, and public policy to date, including Public Affairs PAC & Grassroots Advocacy Certification (2020), Columbus CEO Future 50 (2020), Mrs. Ohio United States (2019), Who's Who of Black Columbus (Awardee in 2013, 2015, 2018), and Community Changemaker Award from the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence (2018).  Today, much of Sophia’s work centers on #bravephilanthropy, a campaign she founded to change the face of philanthropy. Philanthropy is all too often thought of as a charitable avenue for the elite—the wealthiest 1-5%. With a pandemic waning and an international crisis at our doorstep, women who dedicate their lives to philanthropy on a smaller scale are vital forces for good. Learn more about Sophia’s story and mission at sophiafifner.com .