With Ohio State since 2011, I began in Planning and Real Estate as a professional urban planner, helping the public and stakeholders to develop and implement urban land use plans. I hold a masters in Community and Regional Planning from Iowa State University College of Design.
Now as the Senior Manager of Diversity and Inclusion Education for Administration and Planning, I serve as an ex officio member of A&P’s Diversity Council, of which I have been a member since its inception in 2016. It is a major source for educating employees about the benefits of diversity and inclusion in...
I work in Planning, Architecture and Real Estate (PARE), where we provide services for university planning, design, and real estate. As a real estate project coordinator, I focus on property leases, market analysis, and acquisitions.
Diversity and inclusion are important to me because, when people believe that they are an important part of a team, they enjoy their work more and perform better. Promoting these initiatives is a great way to encourage faculty and staff in their work, decrease stress overall, and improve interpersonal dynamics.
In Facilities Operations and Development, I serve as senior project manager for construction projects at the Wexner Medical Center. This spans conception through design, construction, and project closeout, utilizing a wide variety of delivery methods and working closely with professionals and contractors, our university customers, facilities and IT groups, and real estate planners and engineering.
Serving as a member of A&P’s Diversity Council has afforded an opportunity to be a conduit in the Design and Construction group for enhancing our goals for workforce diversity, inclusion, and sustainability. I’ve always viewed and respected others for who they are and what...
As A&P’s Communications and Marketing Manager, I am tasked with crafting the monthly A&P newsletter, shooting video and drone footage, writing news stories, creating web content, and overseeing various social media accounts. I bring more than a decade of experience as a television news journalist to this position, most recently working as a reporter for WSYX-TV in Columbus, preceded by reporter and television anchor positions in Tampa, Pensacola, and Tallahassee. I worked as a recruiter for an executive search firm in Dublin before coming to Ohio State. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, watching...
My professional career began as a labor relations consultant for the Office of Collective Bargaining in Ohio’s Department of Administrative Services. I transferred to the Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission (now Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities) as the Labor Relations Manager, serving in numerous HR roles for more than 20 years. I left the State of Ohio as the Personnel Administrator for the Department of Corrections to join Ohio State in autumn 2011.
I received my B.A. in Psychology, Masters in Public Administration, and Masters in Labor and Human Resources from Ohio State. I am a member of the Society...
I have been with Ohio State for 32 years, the first 19 at the Wexner Medical Center and then 3 at OSU East Hospital before transferring to the academic side 11 years ago. My continued service has been in Facilities, helping to oversee and maintain the physical plant.
My 28 years in the Army Reserve included two tours in the Middle East, with stints as Power Generator Mechanic, Military Police Officer, and Platoon Sargent.
Developing strong relationships is the foundation of everything I do, both professionally and personally. My passion is mentoring and nurturing people’s growth, professionally and...
My contribution to the Ohio State family is as a groundskeeper, helping to keep the university looking is best. In my “spare” time, I am a MA/PhD graduate student in Comparative Studies.
Diversity and inclusion in the workplace and in all facets of life are very important to me. When we foster a sense of belonging and variety, we create a place where everyone can feel at home. This leads to a better understanding and an appreciation of those around us. A diverse and inclusive atmosphere promotes a happier, healthier, and more enriched environment. I am dedicated to championing...
My 30-year career has been devoted to the field of storm water, potable water, wastewater engineering design and construction, airport drainage, and food processing waste treatment. With Ohio State, I am the water compliance engineer and serve as adjunct faculty in the Civil, Environmental, and Geodetic Engineering Department. Promoting sustainability throughout my career, I have pioneered the use of natural systems, such as constructed wetlands, and the conversion of retention basins using native wetland plants to improve storm water retention, increase pollutant removal, and provide pollinator and wetland habitats.
My B.S. is in civil engineering from The Ohio State...
I’ve been with the university for 23 years, 21 of those in a variety of positions in Transportation and Traffic Management: Vehicle Operator, Staff Assistant, Motor Pool Coordinator, Administrative Associate. During my time at the university, I have volunteered to assist with many events, including Spring Fling, Bucks for Charity, Campus Campaign, staff appreciation. Now I have the chance of making a greater impact by serving the university as a committee member for A&P’s Diversity Council. I look forward to the future and what this new endeavor will bring. Go Bucks!
As Program Coordinator in the Senior Vice President’s office in Administration and Planning, I am excited to serve on the Diversity Council. I specifically sought out the opportunity to work with others to engage in conversations to help assess, address, and impact the future. Representatives from all A&P units can come together and think critically about implementing ideas that foster an inclusive workplace, how we learn and grow in our understanding, and how we ensure that everyone finds value in who they are and what they contribute to Administration and Planning.
