By Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine – When you meet Cincinnati City Council candidate Yvette Simpson for the first time, her energy and sparkle is immediately apparent.  But behind the friendly, smiling façade is a young woman who worked hard to survive a difficult childhood in a crime-ridden neighborhood and obstacles that would have kept many from even finishing high school. With the support of her grandmother who referred to Yvette as an “old soul” believed that even as a young girl, she carried the spirit and wisdom of a much older woman.

It was Yvette Simpson’s grandmother who pushed her academically.  With the help of mentors, Yvette graduated from Miami University in Oxford Ohio and went on to complete law school at The University of Cincinnati, becoming the first in her family to graduate from college.  During her college, years she received the President’s Distinguished Service Award from Miami University, the highest honor given to a student.  Simpson currently works at Miami University developing the university’s first pre-law undergraduate program.

“I want to represent everyone on city council,” says Yvette Simpson.  “I understand the varying needs and perspectives from those living in poverty to making six-figure salaries.  Balancing our city’s needs with the varying different populations is something I feel I am uniquely qualified to do.”

At 33, Yvette Simpson is recognized as one of Cincinnati’s leading young professionals.  She was recognized by The Business Courier in their Forty Under Forty program and was named a Rising Star by the YWCA.

Endorsed by Cincinnati’s Mayor Mark Mallory and Vice Mayor Roxanne Qualls, Simpson says she will use her “passion and energy to provide visionary leadership, using innovation to solve community problems.”  Running as a Charterite candidate, Simpson is endorsed and supported by the local Democratic Party and the Charter Committee of Cincinnati.

“Cincinnati’s development in the next 10-15 years has an immeasurable impact on the most important phase of my professional and personal life,” says Simpson.  “As a young professional woman, it means so much to have the opportunity to use my vision, energy, experience, and perspective to help ensure a positive future for our city.”

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