Join us for a special evening with retired Rear Admiral Janice Hamby, a Medina native whose distinguished career took her from Northeast Ohio to some of the highest levels of leadership in the United States Navy and Department of Defense.
Rear Admiral Hamby served for more than three decades in a variety of command, technology, and national security roles, culminating in her position as Deputy Chief Information Officer for Command, Control, Communications and Computers (C4) and Information Infrastructure Capabilities in the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Throughout her career, she helped shape the Navy's information technology and communications capabilities, led organizations around the world, and played a pioneering role as one of the first women assigned to serve on naval combatant ships.
During this engaging conversation, Rear Admiral Hamby will reflect on her journey from Medina to the Pentagon, share lessons learned from a lifetime of service and leadership, discuss the evolving role of technology in national security, and offer insights into breaking barriers, leading through change, and serving with purpose.
Whether you are interested in military history, leadership, technology, public service, or the inspiring story of a hometown trailblazer, this event offers a unique opportunity to hear firsthand from one of Medina's most accomplished leaders.
Date: July 7, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Middle Auditorium at Medina High School
851 Weymouth Rd
Medina, OH 44256
This event is free and open to the public.
For more information contact Karen Thorn at medinamavens@gmail.com
Our History
The Medina Mavens began in August 2022 when three friends got together after the Dobbs decision overturned Roe v Wade.
Their angst over women's rights in the US had been growing since 2016, so they decided to partner with a national, non-partisan organization, Red Wine & Blue, in restoring women's reproductive rights.
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Today, the Medina Mavens is an inclusive, non-partisan organization of over 1000 people from all walks of life.
Our mission is to educate, motivate, and activate our members to advocate for:
Public Education
Immigration
LGBTQIA+ Rights
Gun Safety
Reproductive Rights and Public Health
Voter Rights
Upholding Democracy
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We hope you will join us!
Email us at medinamavens@gmail.com for more information.
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