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Bingham Fellows quiz Fifth Third and Humana employees  Following the lead of the TV show, “Are you smarter than a 5th grader?” a team of 2007 Bingham Fellows capitalized on the familiar while impressing upon a target demographic the importance of math and science to the future technology needs of our community. Last week, employees at Humana and Fifth Third were challenged to answer questions consistent with fifth grade level math and science concepts as well as questions about the United States’ standing in science and math education compared to competing countries. The survey was emailed to 8,400 employees. Within two days, 4,979 employees visited the survey with 3,859 employees completing it in its entirety and 591 providing partial responses - an impressive 46% completion rate. The goal was to encourage employees to learn more about the importance of the GE Foundation Math and Science Initiative to support Jefferson County Public School’s Math and Science curricula by visiting the new website, www.AddItUpL ouisville.com. During the survey period, the website recorded a significant increase (304%) in the number of hits. Jeff Kosse (LL '06, BF '07), chief financial officer at Fifth Third Bank, noted “The theme proved to be fun and engaging for the employees resulting in a morale builder for our company.” Based on the interest level and the response rate of the employees in the pilot project, the Bingham Fellows are eager to provide this opportunity to other employers in the Louisville Metro area. This is a great way to engage our community in connecting the dots between strong math and science education and the future employment opportunities of our children and grandchildren. Companies interested in signing up for the next round of the survey project should contact Bingham Fellow - Cathe Dykstra (Focus '04, LN '06, BF '07) at Project Women, 584.8090 or by email. The “Financial Services” Work Group includes: Patrick Michael, Woodward, Hobson & Fulton, LLP; Alan Wheatley, Humana Inc.; Cathe Dykstra, Project Women; Jeff Kosse, Fifth Third Bank; Mickey Wilhelm, University of Louisville JB Speed School of Engineering; and, Greg Greenwood, Ernst & Young, LLP.
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Leaders in Action Bill Hollander (LL '94, BF '96) has been named managing partner at Wyatt Tarrant & Combs. Nancy Gordon Moore, PhD (LL '06, LN '07) has been elected to the Committee for the Advancement of Professional Practice at the American Psychological Association. Dr. Adewale Troutman (Focus '05, LL '06) was presented with the Physician of the Year Award at the first annual MediStar Awards Gala. Marty Bell ('82 LL, '96 BF, '07 BF) has been chosen from more than 240,000 volunteers worldwide to receive Junior Achievement's highest award for service: the Gold Leadership Award. Richard H.C. Clay (LL '89, BF '96) has been named a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America. Samantha Adams (Focus '06) has joined Bright Beginnings as executive director. Andre Guess (LL '98) and Christine Johnson (Focus '90, LL '87, LN '06) will be inducted into the Presbyterian Community Center's Hall of Fame at the 7th Annual Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Ceremony.
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Do you have news to share with other Leadership Louisville Center members? Send member news submissions to Maria McGary.
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Last year over 250 young professionals helped "Ignite the Night!" at one of Louisville's largest annual gatherings of young professionals! 
Wise Woman - Crit Luallen (LL '91), Kentucky State Auditor - will be the featured Wise Woman speaker at the next One Hundred Wise Women event! 
