Sharlyn Katzner is a Systems and Application Manager at Mains'l. Throughout her 35 year-career she has led and participated on DEI committees at various employers and at Mains’l is on their advocacy committee where she advocates for the rights of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She holds a MA in technical communication and a BA in English both from Bowling Green State University. She’s been on the LWVBG board for the past two years and joined the state Advocacy committee last summer. Additionally, she is an ambassador with the Rise Advocates Movement, whose mission is to help women find their authentic voices. Her focus is on doing "the next right thing” to empower voters and defend democracy.