COLUMBUS, Ind. – The Columbus City Council announced two new Human Rights Commission appointments at this week’s City Council Meeting. Ms. Deanne Annandale and Ms. Kenna Huber were appointed to three-year terms.
Annandale is the Program Director at McDowell Education Center. She and her family relocated to Columbus from South Africa two years ago. She has used her 20+ years of experience as a litigation attorney to assist individuals in finding educational pathways to a better future with equitable opportunities. Deanne understands firsthand the challenges and barriers for individuals relocating to the US. She looks forward to finding common ground and bringing awareness to vulnerable populations while advocating for equality, inclusivity, and belonging.
Ms. Huber is a Quality Assurance Specialist for Ossium Health in Indianapolis. She understands the importance of collaborating and creating safe spaces for open dialogue. She has embraced the teachings of the Dalai Lama: ‘Greet everyone as a friend, and they will be.’ Huber is passionate about bringing awareness and education on human/civil rights issues and seeking ways to provide positive experiences to everyone. She is interested in aligning her personal and professional experiences to help further the mission of the Commission.
The Columbus Human Rights Commission has been serving the community since 1962. The mission of the Commission is to lead Columbus in building and maintaining an inclusive community by enforcing the Human Rights Ordinance, educating the public, challenging attitudes and systems that create barriers to equality (equity), and empowering community members to advance the mission.
