Rafinski Named One of Ohio’s Most Powerful and Influential Women

Published: 9/16/2011

Clark State Community College President Dr. Karen E. Rafinski was presented with the 2011 Most Powerful and Influential Women Award by the Ohio Diversity Council. The award presentation took place on September 8, 2011, as part of the fourth annual Ohio Diversity and Leadership Conference in Columbus.

The Most Powerful and Influential Women award was given to 15 recipients across the state who have demonstrated leadership within their organizations as well as the communities. The criteria for recognition included:

• Provides leadership excellence in the public and/or private sectors
• Sustains a record of accomplishments and/or contributions to field of work throughout scope of her career
• Has clout within her organization in terms of significant impact on revenues, profitability, and/or direction of the organization
• Demonstrates leadership and commitment to community well-being and/or high visibility in the community
• Exhibits and demonstrates a commitment to the highest ethical standards and professional excellence

Dr. Rafinski has been Clark State’s President for 14 years and has served as a college president for 24 years in Ohio and Minnesota. During her tenure, eight administrators in her cabinets have gone on to become community college presidents. She was part of an initial group of women that truly "broke the glass ceiling" in community colleges.

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