It was a heart-wrenching experience that makes Dale Harris cringe to this day. The Senior Project Manager for Facilities Operations and Development moved to Alabama from Trinidad and Tobago in 1991. It was there where he came face-to-face with racism.
He worked in a restaurant and one day, one of his regular customers, a Caucasian woman said to him, “You’re not from here, so you’re not like these other Black folks here.”
“This was pure ignorance because except for my accent, I’m exactly like them,” Harris said. “I spent a lot of time being angry.”
There’s nothing more heartbreaking than seeing a loved one battle a life-threatening disease. Kathleen Hall’s father had a stroke a couple of years ago. Now this A&P employee strives to make living a healthy lifestyle more of a priority.
“It’s become more important to me to be aware of whole-self and heart health,” Hall said.
When Hall recently started working in A&P as an HR Administrative Associate, she saw an advertisement for a program called, “Give Biofeedback a Try.” It’s a half-hour session that helps people manage stress and build resilience through monitoring breathing patterns with biofeedback technology....
In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15), the School of Music and Organization of Hispanic/Latino Faculty and Staff proudly present a series of musical experiences that highlight the culture of Latin America. More .
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...
Planning, Architecture and Real Estate - Real Estate Project Coordinator
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...
Facilities Operations and Development - Facilities Manager
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...
Luther Nolan's contribution to the Ohio State family is as a Facilities Operations and Development groundskeeper, helping to keep the university looking its best. In his “spare” time, he's been pursuing an MA/PhD in Comparative Studies.
Diversity and inclusion in the workplace and in all facets of life are very important to Luther. He believes that 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...
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.
Transportation and Traffic Management - Motor Pool Coordinator
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!...
