Executive Board

Taylor Bland | President

Taylor (she/her/hers) is an Account Management Consultant at Cardinal Health. In this role, she manages national retail chain pharmacy accounts and assists them with their operational needs. After meeting women in this organization and attending After Hours volunteer events, she could not wait for an opportunity to become more involved with YES! Columbus. Taylor is eager to serve as President for her second consecutive year in 2026. In her free time, you can find her traveling with her husband, walking her Miniature Schnauzer Kylo, trying her best at Butcher Shop Fitness, and checking out new restaurants here in Columbus, OH.

Candis Paoli | Vice President

Candis (she/her) is a seasoned nurse and strategic leader turned entrepreneur. In the summer of 2023, she founded Forever Link, a permanent jewelry company with a focus on creating a space where women feel valued, seen, and empowered. After meeting the incredible small business community in Columbus, she was inspired to launch Local Link Columbus and transition away from corporate grants management to support entrepreneurs through streamlined systems, innovative marketing, and inclusive community building. Candis has participated at YES! Columbus events, has fundraised for Dress For Success Columbus independently with other small businesses, and is a dedicated supporter of the mission to empower and elevate women. As a new member of the Executive Board, she is excited to bring her expertise and commitment to fostering connection and growth within the community. Candis is a busy mom of three girls, a creative entrepreneur, hip-hop fitness lover, furniture refinisher, and lover of meaningful conversations.

Hayley Kick | Secretary/Treasurer

Hayley Kick (she/her) is an attorney who focuses her practice on commercial litigation. She is an associate at the law firm of Brennan, Manna, & Diamond where she serves as an advisor and problem solver for a wide range of clients in both the public and private sectors.

As a first-generation college and law school graduate, Hayley has a passion for facilitating mentoring relationships and creating leadership opportunities for students and young professionals. Hayley started volunteering with YES to support women at all stages in their careers in Central Ohio. She is excited to take a larger role in planning and hosting volunteer and networking events and other programming opportunities to meet women where they are in their lives and set them up for their vision of success.

In her free time, Hayley enjoys running, traveling, and enjoying good food with friends and family. When Hayley isn’t working or catching a flight, you can typically find her spending time with her husband and their two cats at home.

Erica Portnoy | Signature Events Chair

Erica is a Private Banker at First Financial Bank, where she provides investment management, comprehensive financial planning, cash management, and borrowing solutions to individuals, families, and business owners.  A proud graduate of Elon University, Erica holds a BSBA in Finance and Economics. Recently, she earned a certification in Event Planning & Management from Emory University, fueling her passion for empowering young women and creating meaningful connections through community events.  When she’s not working, Erica stays active playing tennis, skiing out west, or attending Pure Barre classes. She also enjoys quality time with her husband, Brad, and their mini Bernedoodle, Johnny Cash.

Erika Fetherolf | Member-at-Large

Erika Fetherolf is a Residential Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty serving all of Central Ohio. She is passionate in helping her clients achieve their real estate goals and serving within her community. Erika’s top priority is to give her clients the best real estate experience possible with genuine service, integrity, dedication and determination.  In 2022, Erika discovered YES! Columbus and loved the mission that YES stood for. For the past few years, she has been a supporter of YES! Columbus through several events and is excited to take her support further by serving on the YES board again in 2026. Erika is a Marysville, Ohio native, is dedicated to her hometown, family, and real estate career and currently resides in Marysville with her husband Daniel, three boys and daughter. Erika enjoys traveling, biking with her family, watching her boys soccer games, and checking out new restaurants.

Sandra Goolsby | Member-at-Large

Sandra Goolsby is an attorney who works with Friedman & Mirman Co., L.P.A. to brainstorm, counsel, and advocate for clients facing family law issues such as marriage termination, child custody, and various issues in between.  Sandra is passionate about the growth and advancement of women and the Columbus community. She is a part-time Pilates instructor and lover of art, making new friends, house music, and a clever joke. Her aspiration is to creatively boost others toward their potential to live a fulfilling life.  

Christina Perry Dancy | Advocacy/Programming Chair

Christina Perry Dancy (she/her/hers) is an Audit Project Manager at Huntington. As an audit project manager, Christina is responsible for planning, organizing, and leading audit projects within the accounting and finance department at Huntington. Christina received her degree from Ohio University with a Bachelor of Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting, Business Law, and a minor in Dance. She has been in the accounting and finance industry for 10 years, with experience in controllership, regulatory reporting, data management, and audit.  Christina has a strong passion for uplifting her community through mentorship and volunteering. She was first introduced to YES! Columbus through social media and has attended several events such as panelists, gym takeovers, and volunteering through After Hours. Christina’s is excited to be a part of the 2026 board. She is looking forward to continuing to uplift her community by supporting the mission of Dress for Success to provide women with tools for success through workforce readiness and employment retention programs. In her free time Christina loves to cook, run half marathons with her dog Iris, and dance with her husband through his professional dance company InPulse Dance Co. 

Austin Sussel | Special Events Chair

Austin Sussel (he/him/his) is a Cleveland native and a dedicated professional with over nine years of progressive experience. His career spans roles at a Fortune 100 company, where he has excelled as an individual contributor and leader. Currently, Austin manages a client portfolio, leads a team of recruiters, and fosters partnerships with internal and external clients, partners, and stakeholders. His passion for collaboration and relationship-building drives his success in delivering impactful results for his team and clients alike.  Austin is deeply committed to serving his community and has a track record of stepping up to help those in need. He spearheaded an initiative that raised over $15,000 in just 12 months to support a family whose only child was battling cancer. In his free time, Austin enjoys spending quality time with his family and friends, as well as caring for his dog, Simon, and cat, Jax.

Andrea De La Rosa | Member-At-Large

Andrea De La Rosa is a Development Coordinator at the McConnell Arts Center, located in the heart of Worthington, OH. She is responsible for handling fundraising efforts, volunteerism, and building pathways to experience the joy and wonder of the arts. She recently graduated with her MFA from Wichita State University, where she served as Editor-in-Chief of her university’s journal while being an adjunct English professor.  Andrea grew up in Columbus, Ohio and wants to greatly serve her local community that she contributes so much to. She hopes to support YES in its mission of empowering women and helping them succeed. In her free-time you can catch her taking alcohol-ink classes, writing poems, and enjoying the city scene of Columbus when she’s not preparing to visit family in Mexico.