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also named a Peacemaker by the Appalachian Peace and Justice Network that same year. In 2002, she was deemed an Outstanding Feminist by the Athens Herstory Celebration and she received the Award for Individual Contribution Over a Lifetime from Ohio Alliance for the Environment and the Spirit Award from the League of Women Voters of Athens County. Since then, Ms. Whealey was honored with the Social Justice Award from the United Campus Ministry at Ohio University in 2008 and the Nora Price Award from Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio in 2009. More recently, she was celebrated with the Social Justice Award for Contributions over a Lifetime from the Unit- ed Campus Ministry in 2016. Ms. Whealey began her education with a Bachelor of Arts in history from Stanford University in 1951. Fol- lowing this accomplishment, she went on to receive a Master of Education from the University of Michigan in 1955. After spending a number of years working in the field, she returned to her education at Ohio University, where she obtained a Master of Arts in political science in 1975 and a master’s degree in social science in 2007. How have you navigated disruptions in your industry to remain a top professional? Persistence is what counts. Not giving up and trying new things when the old ones don’t work, and doing as much as you can. What are two key behaviors/personality traits that allow you to be effective in your role? Persistence — you have to keep on it. People should work on big problems, but they also have to accept the reality that a big problem isn’t going to be changed very much by one individual. Still, you have to do what you have to do. What is the most important issue/challenge you are dealing with in your industry right now? That’s hard to narrow down. Being an active citizen, I have served in various ways, such as sitting on “ Persistence is what counts. Not giving up and trying new things when the old ones don’t work, and doing as much as you can. ” Second Edition | Marquis Who ’ s Who Insight 9 boards. Although at my age – I’m going to be 88 – I’m not that active anymore. I have always been interested in race relations and the equality of people. That is one of my main concerns. What new innovations or technologies do you feel will shape the future of your industry? I think that internet use is really important, not that I personally use it much, but it has certainly changed communication, so it’s an important and innovative development for everyone to use. Also, it’s something that can be used by the very wealthy or average, every- day folks, too. What excites you the most about your industry? Problems never go away. All you can do is get your business in the right corner. That is what we have to keep in mind. Getting small things done eventually help to get big things done.