The City of Columbus and Franklin County have established the joint 2020 Census Complete Count Committee (CCC) to ensure an accurate count in the 2020 Census.
A CCC is made up of a broad spectrum of government and community leaders from education, business, non-profits, and other community organizations. Our CCC subcommittee chairs are trusted voices in their respective communities and industries and develop and implement a 2020 Census awareness campaign to encourage residents to respond to the 2020 Census.
The Committee has Columbus City Council Mayor Andrew J. Ginther and Frank.in County Commissioner Kevin L. Boyce as co-chairs.
Thirty subcommittees are set up to ensure a complete count of the City of Columbus and Franklin County.
Business and Workforce
Alex Fischer, CEO, The Columbus Partnership
Communications and Media
Tyler Lowry, Director of Public Affairs, Franklin County Board of Commissioners
Kimber Perfect, Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications, Office of the Mayor
Youth Serving Organizations
Rebecca Asmo, CEO, Boys and Girls Clubs of Columbus
Children Ages 0-5
Jane Leach, Executive Director, FutureReady Columbus
Mental Health Services Organizations
TBD
Human Services Organizations
Lisa Courtice, CEO, United Way of Central Ohio
Data, Maps and Technology
Shoreh Elhami, Citywide GIS Manager, Columbus Department of Technology
Education (Preschool-Grade 12)
Dr. Talisa Dixon, Superintendent, Columbus City Schools
Education (Post-Secondary)
Dr. Ann McDaniel, Senior VP for Student Life, The Ohio State University
Justice-Involved
Tearicka Cradle, Restoration Academy Coordinator, Columbus Civil Service Commission
Kysten Palmore, Reentry Task Force Coordinator, Franklin County Reentry Task Force
Faith-Based
Dr. Kevin Dudley, Senior Advisor for Community Development, Catalyst Columbus
Government
Aaron Schill, Director of Regional Data and Mapping, MORPC
Group Quarters
Penny Perry-Balonier, Chief Deputy, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office
Adult Homelessness
Michelle Heritage, CEO, Community Shelter Board
Youth Homelessness
Becky Westerfelt, Executive Director, Huckleberry House
Immigrant
Angie Plummer, Executive Director, Community Refugee and Immigration Services
Refugee and Asylum Seekers
Nadia Kasvin, Director, US Together
African Immigrants
Dr. Rosaire Ifedi, Associate Professor of Education, Ashland University
Latino/Hispanic
Lilly Cavanaugh, Executive Director, Ohio Latino Affairs Commission
Elizabeth Martinez, CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio
Asian-American
Shyam Rajadhyaksha, President, Asian American Commerce Group
African-American
Nana Watson, President, Columbus NAACP
LGBTQ
AJ Casey, Executive Director, Stonewall Columbus
Senior Citizens
Cindy Farson, Director, Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging
Michelle Missler, Director, Franklin County Office on Aging
Non-Homeowners
Charles Hillman, CEO, Central Ohio Metropolitan Housing Authority
Veterans
Zane Jones, Veteran Services Coordinator, Columbus Department of Human Resources
Philanthropic
TBD
Individuals with Disabilities
Jed Morrison, CEO, Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Organized Labor
Mark Fluharty, Executive Director, AFL-CIO Central Ohio Labor Council
Transportation
Joanna Pinkerton, President and CEO, Central Ohio Transit Authority
Elected Officials
Council President Shannon Hardin, Columbus City Council
