Steve Miller

We are thrilled to announce the 25 incredible individuals who have been selected as this year’s Next Up Columbus honorees, recognizing their outstanding contributions, leadership, and impact across a variety of industries. These young professionals to know are shaping the future of Columbus and beyond, and we’re proud to celebrate their achievements! • Anna Pray Holzapfel, 38 – Grange Insurance • Ashley Grayson, 37 – The Ohio State University • Caylan Stevens, 29 – Communities in Schools of Ohio • Chase Waits, 42 – Delaware County Board of Developmental Disabilities • Colin Gregory – Aubergine Private Dining Club • Erica Noll Crawford, 32 – Miami University • Hannah Pettiford, 28 – Huntington National Bank • Jaylaunna Strickland, 36 – LeaderStat • Jeffrey Price Jr., 37 – PLAN Logistics Solutions, Kingdom Coaching Services, Kaliro Apps • Jordan Gomes, 31 – Flying Horse Farms • Kandise Young, 37 – Columbus Humane • Kashif E. Smiley – Klutch Strategies, LLC • Katherine Liming, 28 – COSI • Katrina Matthews, 39 – COTA • Mike Hochron, 40 – Mid-Ohio Food Collective • Dr. Natalie Nguyen, 41 – Eye Co. • Nellie Smith – UX Copywriter and Brand Strategist • Phillip DiSilvestri, 24 – Capital Choice Office Furniture • Quayee Jakley – Assurant • Sam Evans, 26 – Charity Newsies • Shauntae L. Greene, 40 – Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority • Teresa Temu, 36 – Dunia Consulting • Veneicia M. Smith, 40 – Beast Mode Fitness Studio & Café • Will Wilder, 24 – City of Columbus • William Needleman, 29 – AARP Foundation In the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing more about each of these incredible honorees, releasing their profiles a few at a time. In the meantime, enjoy some photos from our recent summer celebration event where we had the honor of recognizing these rising stars! CityPulse cover photo by @marked.imagery . Event photos by @mitchell_multimedia .

As Publisher of CityPulse Columbus, it’s an honor to spotlight more than 30 incredible nonprofit and purpose-driven organizations that are truly shaping Central Ohio as part of our eighth annual Citywide Charity Guide. From community wellness to the arts, housing, education, and beyond, this magazine is a testament to the passion and purpose fueling the Columbus region. And as we head into Memorial Day Weekend, it feels especially meaningful that our cover shoot took place at The National Veterans Memorial and Museum—a powerful tribute to service, sacrifice, and community. It was a true privilege to coordinate this moment among leaders and changemakers making a difference every day. 📖 View the full guide at citypulsecolumbus.com/citywide-charity-guide-2025 A special thank you to Marie Zahn, Nick Wood, Lauren Schirtzinger, and Marnie Holder at @nationalvmm , to Steven Waddell (CYP Club’s new Director of Community Outreach), to Kirstin Buckner & Isabelle Castillo-Anderson (CYP Club’s Leadership Council Community Co-Chairs), and to photographer Steve Miller of @marked.imagery for helping us bring this vision to life. Let’s continue to uplift, support, and celebrate the nonprofits that keep our city thriving. #CitywideCharityGuide #ColumbusNonprofits #MemorialDay #CommunityImpact #CYPClub #CYPClubCares #CityPulseColumbus #GiveBackCbus #Veterans #Leadership #PurposeDriven

Basement Framing with Makita. And yeah, I am full-time back into Carpentry again. Lead Carpenter with Cleary Company. I seem to have found my people. @makitatools @clearyco_remodeldesignbuild #makita

Thanks to everyone who ran on Thanksgiving at the Mansfield & Lexington Turkey Trot! Results and photos are available at: /turkeytrot/

A sneak peak of the Columbus Hungry Turkey Trot this past weekend. All photos are posted on our facebook page and on Runsignup: /USARaceTiming

Thanks to 513 ADHD Racing team for having me at the East Fork Six Hour Race! #mtb #eastforkstatepark #mtbracing @coramtb

@marked.imagery did such an amazing job with our photos from the Ohio America Pageant that I HAD to book him again! In just two months, Joe, Gracie and I are going back to the church where we were married to get 10-year wedding anniversary photos taken. 🤍 and I can’t wait to have Gracie in the photos with us this time! 😍🥹

More than 300 #CYPClub members and friends gathered to honor our eighth annual group of young professionals to know with the Next Up Columbus Awards 2024 as we sampled local bites, sipped cocktails, and socialized at Edison Brewing Co! View the full event photo album at cypclub.com/photos 📸: Steve Miller / @marked.imagery

McKenzie rocked her senior session! Officially the most photos I have ever delivered. She just had so many great shots and poses. Let’s get some more senior sessions scheduled. Now is the time for Late Summer/ Fall sessions. DM me to inquire or check out my website for more details. And afterwards you can drive home with your senior raving about the wonderful experience. #seniorsunday #seniorphotos #seniorphotographer #parkofrosescolumbus #whetstoneparkofroses #bexleymansion

Yes, I travel for these moments, but we can make our own memories right here in Columbus, too. I will meet you on date night and spend 15 minutes hanging out and getting some great photos while you are already dressed up. (And yes, we have some beaches here, too if you are interested.) These are fun, lighthearted sessions that capture your true time together. And you get some great photos in less time than it took to get your check at dinner… #columbusdatenight #columbusphotographer #travelphotographer #datenight

It was an honor to be asked to fly to Virginia Beach to capture the amazing vibe at the 2024 NSOF Benefit Gala. An evening full of wonderful people raising money for heroes. #nsofoundation #marriothotel #navy #travelphotography #eventphotography #authenticphotography #fundraiser @nsofoundation

💙 Back to business. 💙 Just over one month to go! #mrsamerican #mrsamericanpresents #mrsohioamerican #mrspageants #mrspageantry