YWCA Mahoning Valley is celebrating 120 years of service to our community. We have come so far because of YWCA leaders, staff, volunteers, clients and community members who believe in our mission. We are Celebrating Our Past & Sustaining Our Future. Join Us!

Events

September 15, 2024
8:30 am - 1:00 pm

Kayak Trip between
Struthers and Lowellville

Brand Ambassador Spotlight

Alexis Smith, DO

Alexis Smith is our Brand Ambassador for the month of September. Alexis Smith DO FAOCR resides with her son in Youngstown, Ohio and currently works as a radiologist for Penn Highlands Healthcare in Dubois, Pennsylvania. She served as Co-Medical Director of Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center in Youngstown from 2018 - 2024. Dr. Smith was Director of Breast Imaging at Trinity Health System in Steubenville, Ohio from 2014 to 2017.

Dr. Smith received her Bachelor’s degree in Economics, graduating summa cum laude in 2003 from Washington and Jefferson.  A graduate of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Smith completed diagnostic radiology residency at Penn State Hershey Medical Center and fellowship training in women’s imaging at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center – Magee Womens’ Hospital. 

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Smith serves on the boards of YWCA Mahoning Valley, United Returning Citizens, Ohio Physicians for Reproductive Rights, Eastern Ohio Area Health Education Center, and Thrive Mahoning Valley. She is also group leader for Citizens’ Climate Lobby Mahoning Valley, a Woman of Impact for the American Heart Association Go Red for Women campaign as well as a member of the League of Women Voters of Greater Youngstown voter services committee.

Tell Your Story.

Y Stories is all about sharing your fond memories of YWCA with the Valley. You are part of YWCA history, and we want you to be part of sustaining YWCA’s future!

We want to hear from you.