The Glenn School Has a Lot to Celebrate

Summer | 2011

PThe newsletterublic for alumni and friends of the JohnA Glenn Schoolddress of Public Affairs at The Ohio State University

Celebrate! The Glenn School has a lot to celebrate — new graduates, three Outstanding First-Year Students, a new $3 million grant for the Parliamentary Development Project and much more. In this issue of John Glenn School Letter from the Director of Public Affairs n behalf of the John Glenn School of Public Public Address School Director Affairs, I am excited to share with you the Charles Wise, Ph.D. exciting events happening in the life of the OGlenn School, our faculty, and alumni. Administration In this issue, you will read about the many Letter from the director Public Affairs Student John Mills opportunities we at the Glenn School have had to Glenn School Director Association celebrate our students, faculty, alumni and influential 3 Admissions and Student Services 6 9Alumnus Bill Shkurti releases Dr. Charles Wise talks about The Public Affairs Student public leaders in the recent months. events in and around the school. Association (PASA) expands its new book Kathleen Hallihan, Ph.D. This spring, the Glenn School recognized two programming to help graduate Bill Shkurti’s new book, “Soldiering Ohio statesmen who have shown excellence in public Alumni Relations students network, prepare for On in a Dying War,” sheds light on service. Speaker of the House John Boehner was presented the 21st John Glenn Liz Shirey careers and enjoy graduate life. events that happened at the end of the School Excellence in Public Service Award. Speaker Boehner was recognized because of his long service at local, state, and national levels. Senator Rob Undergraduates Vietnam War. Director Recognized by University Portman was given the first John Glenn School Medal of Leadership, created 4 Kathryn Sullivan, Ph.D. this year to recognize a person who has exhibited outstanding leadership in Three first-year students received Battelle Center for Mathematics & Faculty Teaching and public affairs by example, action, and accomplishments. the Outstanding First-Year Science Education Policy Around the School The Glenn School also recognized three learning community members and Student Award given by the Ohio 7 public affairs majors who were selected to receive the Outstanding First-Year Dr. David Landsbergen’s students Director Union. 1Controlling0 Board President Student Award given by the Ohio Union. Josh Kohlschmidt, Mallory Workman helped local governments work Debra Jasper, Ph.D. and Justin Phillips were three of the ten students selected to receive this award Randy Cole has a unique opportunity with social media. Kiplinger Program in because of the exemplary leadership and service they demonstrated during their to work on state policy as president of Public Affairs Journalism first year at Ohio State. the Ohio Controlling Board. During our spring pre-commencement ceremony, we celebrated not only Events around the School Director those who graduated from the Glenn School during the year, but also three Kenneth Kolson, Ph.D. 5 The Glenn School celebrates the local public servants. State representative Ted Celeste was presented with the graduation of the 2011 graduate Washington Academic Outstanding Public Service Award for his career in public service in Ohio and Internship Program students, Learning Community alumnus Dana McDaniel and alumna Lisa Patt-McDaniel each received the members visit Washington, D.C., Events Manager Outstanding Alumnus Award for their work in public service. We at the school are immensely proud of the impact that our students and alumni are having on and alumni, friends and students 11 Laura Sipe First Alternative Spring Break public service across the state and nation. meet to network. Trip to Washington, D.C. Field Director At a recent book release reception, we recognized the work of alumnus Graduates spent spring break Ellie Valentine Bill Shkurti, whose first book, “Soldiering On in a Dying War,” tells the true networking with alumni and friends story of events at the end of the Vietnam War that have been misrepresented Associate Field Director in Washington, D.C. by historians for decades. Shkurti, who currently teaches at the Glenn School, Edward Rakhimkulov considers his historic account a labor of love and has chosen to donate all Ukraine Parliamentary proceeds from sales of the book to the Glenn School. Development Project As I shared with our new graduates, all of us affiliated with the John Glenn School of Public Affairs must allow our motto — “inspiring citizenship, 12 Outreach and Engagement developing leadership” — to resonate in our words and actions. We are so proud Alumnus’ Advice on Managing Cindy Holodnak to celebrate the many students, alumni and friends of the Glenn School who are Public Perception Management Development truly putting those words into practice. Alumnus Lance Decker offers his I know you will enjoy this issue of Public Address, just as I did. If you Philanthropy 8Speaker Boehner and Senator perspective on how to manage public would like to learn more about upcoming guest speakers, the Glenn School Jodi Bopp Portman Honored perception of local government. Alumni/ae Board and other opportunities, please visit our website or contact us.

Speaker John Boehner received the Public Address Glenn School Excellence in Public Hank Wilson Service Award. Senator Rob Portman Director of Communications was awarded the first Glenn School Charles Wise, Ph.D. 13-15 General Information Director Medal of Leadership. Alumni and friends John Glenn School of Public Affairs 614.292.4545

2 Public Address | glennschool.osu.edu | Summer 2011 Public Address | glennschool.osu.edu | Summer 2011 3 Undergraduate program Public Affairs undergrads receive honors For the second year in a row, Glenn School undergraduate students have been recognized as some of the university’s best. Public affairs majors and John Glenn Learning Community members Josh Kohlschmidt, Justin Phillips and Mallory Workman were chosen to receive the Outstanding First-Year Student Award by the Ohio Union. These individuals, along with seven other students, were selected for the award based on the exemplary leadership and service they demonstrated during their first year at Ohio State.

Glenn School’s new graduates The 2011 Glenn School graduates were honored at a pre-commencement ceremony held Saturday, June 11 at the Ohio Union Performance Hall. Above, family and friends applaud the graduating students as they parade into the hall. Above right: Glenn More photos: School faculty members Rob Greenbaum and Craig Boardman speak at pre-commencement in front of a photo of the two flickr.com/ professors competing in the warrior dash. photos/ glennschool

Learning community visits D.C.

The 2011 National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C., Originally from Texas, Josh Mallory Workman has made the Justin Phillips wasted no time be- began with quite a spectacle — students in the John Glenn Learn- Kohlschmidt was attracted to the major most of her short tenure at Ohio State thus coming involved at Ohio State this year. ing Community carrying a giant American flag down Constitution early in his college career. The public far. She has been a very active member From his first day on campus, Justin Avenue! As a visiting choral group sang “God Bless America,” the affairs major is exactly what I was look- of the John Glenn Learning Community quickly established himself as an up- LC students slowly unveiled a 30-by-50-foot U.S. flag and then led ing for,” Kohlschmidt commented. “It’s and Civic Leadership Council, and has and-coming student leader. In addition the parade. This made for a great end to the 2011 Learning Com- a chance for me to get in-depth on many also been involved with a number of other to involvement with the Learning Com- munity trip to Washington, a culmination of a year’s worth of policy different policy issues and delve farther campus organizations, including the Un- munity and Civic Leadership Council, study and community service by the students in the LC. The John and farther into the complicated field of dergraduate Student Government, Alpha he is an active member of the Under- Glenn Learning Community provides an environment where first- policy analysis. Josh credits the learn- Xi Delta sorority, Best Buddies, a service graduate Student Government, the Resi- year students with an interest in public service and public policy can ing community for making his first year organization, and the First-Year Connec- dence Hall Advisory Council, the Baker live together in the residence halls and participate in programming on campus a great one and allowing him tions Team, sponsored by the Office of East Governing Organization, Central focused on their needs and interests. to “live and become great friends with a Undergraduate Admissions and First-Year Ohio Buckeye Leadership Connection, This year’s trip brought 22 students and three staff members LC students in front of John Glenn’s Friendship 7 capsule at the dedicated groups of student with similar Experience. Outside of Ohio State, she and the Army ROTC program at Ohio to our nation’s capital for a weekend of policy studies, profes- Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. interests. We grew personally, engaged has further developed her interest in public State. He also has been spearheading sional development, community service and fun. On the first day in display in the air and space museum. In the evening, the group recon- in some fun service activities, hung out service through an internship in the office a project to create late-night alcohol- Washington, students had an opportunity to find out firsthand what vened for a night tour of the monuments. and built relationships that will last long of State Representative Denise Driehaus. alternative programming for students life in Washington is like through visits to the offices of U.S. Sena- Day three saw the group depart for a community service project past our freshman year.” In addition to Workman could not be more pleased with on campus — working with numerous tors Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman, as well as an evening panel at the Historic Congressional Cemetery where the students watered his involvement with the Glenn School, her time in the Public Affairs major. “As campus offices in order to achieve this discussion with Glenn School alumni from various organizations, trees and cleaned up the area for a special dedication ceremony that Kohlschmidt has been involved with the far as the Glenn School, I cannot even goal. Phillips has been thrilled with his including the Government Availability Office and Department of day. In the evening, everyone shared a group meal, and then gathered Undergraduate Student Government, Phi begin to describe how great of an experi- experience thus far in the Glenn School Defense. Sandwiched between these two professional development on the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol to watch the 2011 National Gamma Delta fraternity, Mirrors class ence I have had. Whether it be interest- and looks forward to more great things opportunities was a trip to the 9/11 Memorial at the Pentagon and a Memorial Day Concert, before their big day carrying the flag on honorary, and the Newman Center on ing classes, friendly faculty members, or to come next year. tour of Arlington National Cemetery. Memorial Day Monday. campus. caring, readily available staff members, the On day two, students explored the many monuments and muse- “The trip was a great time for everyone,” remarked Chris Ad- Public Affairs major is one of the best on ums of Washington. After group tours of the Smithsonian National ams, coordinator of undergraduate programs. “The students in this campus. The faculty and staff members in Air and Space Museum and U.S. Capitol, students had free time to program spend the whole year learning about the link between public Page Hall do everything they can to help explore the city on their own. Some chose to visit the Newseum, service and public policy, and the trip allows them to immerse them- us succeed and there is no place I’d rather while others ventured to the National Zoo. The morning’s highlight selves in D.C. and participate in activities related to the program’s be.” was, of course, seeing John Glenn’s Friendship 7 space capsule on four pillars: policy, academics, service, and leadership.”

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Parliamentary Development Project for Ukraine receives new $3 million Public Affairs Student Association expands Service learning project helps dollar contract

The John Glenn School of Public Affairs’ Par- programming, elects 2011-12 leadership local govs use social media liamentary Development Project for Ukraine (PDP) has received a new $3 million contract By Erika Braunginn, President, Public Affairs This spring, Dr. David from the U.S. Agency on International Devel- Student Association (PASA) 2010-2011 Landsbergen got Glenn School opment to continue its programs that teach students thinking outside of the democratic process and legislative reform classroom by connecting them The John Glenn School of Public through 2013. to a real client, creating a service Affairs Student Association (PASA) is the learning opportunity for students Managed by the John Glenn School of official voice for graduate students enrolled to help local governments strate- Public Affairs, the PDP has been labeled in the Glenn School. PASA acts as the liai- gically use social media. as a “model program” and the USAID has son between the graduate students and the While preparing to teach a recommended it be used as a template for school’s faculty and staff. The Executive other efforts to promote democracy around course on government infor- Board and Leadership Team are charged the globe. mation systems, Landsbergen with planning and implementing programs searched for a client interested in to support students academically, profes- Working out of its offices in Kiev and Crimea, learning about how to stra- sionally, and personally. We do not take the PDP will use this contract to continue its tegically use social media in Scott McAfee (center), PIO of New Albany, Ohio, talks to graduate work developing programs that strengthen this charge lightly. We are committed to students in Dr. David Landsbergen’s (right) government information 2011-12 PASA members. Clockwise from top row left: Chris Brunner, Andrew Charlton, Erik Davis, Eric government. The city of Upper and develop the democratic policy-making offering Glenn School students events and Rosso, Carrie Krochta, Jacqlyn Breymaier, Melanie Cheng and Steve Adams (John Kallis not pictured). technology class about his experience using social media for local Arlington thought Landsber- systems for executive and legislative branch- opportunities in areas including profession- government. gen’s project idea was interest- es of the Ukraine government, including al development, community involvement, teams built some awesome Glenn School ing and sent an e-mail to its resources about best practices across the na- the regional parliament in the Autonomous sports and recreation, and social occasions. camaraderie while getting our minds off of Republic of Crimea. The PDP will put special peers—other local governments in region. tion based on student research. Using a Wiki This past year has been one of expansion schoolwork for a bit. Overall, this has been emphasis on efforts to increase transpar- Landsbergen soon learned that many public as a platform for information sharing allows for PASA and we have expanded the Glenn a great year. ency, responsiveness and public access to The John Glenn School information officers and community exten- the project to continue beyond the class, School’s collaboration across campus, PASA has played a leading role is the Rada, the Ukraine parliament. sion officers in the area were already part Landsbergen says. The class could “seed Columbus, and beyond. of Public Affairs Student shaping my graduate experience. I am of a strong social network that was sharing [the Wiki] with information and hand it over “This affords us the opportunity to help the The 2010-2011 academic year saw grateful for being able to partake in this ideas about how to use tools like Facebook, or can continue to provide more research and Ukrainian government to institutionalize the evolvement of numerous professional Association (PASA) is the opportunity. It is therefore with great plea- Twitter, and YouTube to promote their cities. service that would continue in further classes democratic practices that may be common development events including Career sure that I introduce the 2011-2012 PASA official voice for graduate Landsbergen and his class found that many or future projects,” he notes. in the West but are newly introduced in Conversations focused on the nonprofit and Executive and Leadership Team: Ukraine,” said Dr. Charles Wise, the founding local governments were facing the same Landsbergen notes that the trend is international sectors. Graduate students not President: Andrew Charlton director of the Glenn School. students enrolled in the questions: How do we set up a policy dictat- for local governments to get more involve- only from the Glenn School, but also from Vice President: Melanie Cheng ing what employees can do on the job versus ment from the community in operations and the Fisher College of Business and the Glenn School. Learn more about PDP : off? How do we deal with public records? policy. “Government has [fewer resources glenn.osu.edu/centers/ Knowlton School of Architecture partici- Treasurer: Chris Brunner How are we doing with the social media than the private sector] and social media ukraine pated in the conversations. Columbus-area - Erika Braunginn Council of Graduate Students tools already in place? What is the next tool makes a lot of sense in terms of tapping into professionals had the opportunity to share Representative: Jacqlyn Breymaier we should add to our social media toolbox? networks of community volunteers who their career stories and network with all of Cabinet Members: Steve Adams, Erik Working with those local government are out there, already doing the work, but the students. Glenn School students also Dr. Kathryn Sullivan leaves Glenn Davis, John Kallis, Carrie Krochta, officers, Landsbergen developed a project presumably there’s a lot that can be gained networked with other graduate students, School to become assistant secretary were going to have out next event! PASA Eric Rosso that would tap the research talents of stu- or leveraged by having these isolated efforts their peers and colleagues while moving also had an informal team at a weekly trivia of Commerce The PASA Executive Board is popu- dents and facilitate sharing of best practices working together.” forward into new career fields. night. We didn’t always come in first, but among local governments in the region. He “Social media is a network technology Dr. Kathryn Sullivan, the director of the PASA also expanded social events that larly elected by the student body. Par- the brainpower of a group of policy folks is invited government officers to come to the that exploits the networks that are already Battelle Center for Mathematics and Science combined fun and career development. We ticipation in PASA activities is open to all certainly something to contend with. Glenn School and speak to students about out there and makes those networks stronger Education Policy in the John Glenn School hosted autumn and winter social festivities graduate students of the Glenn School. Our Katchmar Day of Service was a their experiences using social media and the and work better.” of Public Affairs, is leaving the school to be- that included graduate students from Fisher, come the assistant secretary of Commerce. big hit, even though it rained and hailed! concerns they encountered. Over the course Knowlton, Moritz College of Law, and PASA partnered with United Way’s Gen- The school held a good-bye reception for Learn more about PASA online: of the class, Landsbergen’s students devel- View the social media wiki at: Sullivan. Senator and Mrs. John Glenn, as many others. People had such a great time Next in landscaping work at the New https://carmenwiki. glenn.osu.edu/pasa oped a wiki page that organizes and outlines well as Gordon Gee, the president of Ohio meeting everyone that during the events Harvest Café and Urban Arts Center. osu.edu/display/ the social media practices and policies of pubpolm821sp201115932/ State, attended the party. they were already asking about when we Our softball, soccer, and flag football 12 local governments and also provides Social+Media+Service+Project

6 Public Address | glennschool.osu.edu | Summer 2011 Public Address | glennschool.osu.edu | Summer 2011 7 Left to right: Sen. John Glenn and Ohio State President Glenn School honors Ohio statesmen Gordon Gee chat with Two Ohio statesmen were honored by the Glenn School this spring. Speaker of the House John Boehner Bill Shkurti during the book release reception received the school’s Excellence in Public Service Award and Senator Rob Portman was awarded the first John at the Glenn School. Glenn School Medal of Leadership. Boehner receives Public Service Award Now in its 21st year, the John Glenn School of Public Affair’s Excellence in Public Service Award is an opportunity for the Glenn School to honor a person who demonstrates outstanding dedication to public service. This year’s winner is John Boehner, speaker of the United States House of Representatives. He was presented the award at a luncheon ceremony inside the U.S. Capitol building. About 120 guests attended, including Ohio State and Glenn School alumni leaders, the spring 2011 class of Glenn Fellows, Senator Rob Portman and Ohio State Trustees Jack Fisher and Brian Hicks. Past winners of the award have included Rep. John Kasich, Sen. Rob Portman, Sen. George Voinovich, Sen. Sherrod Brown and Sen. Thomas Carper as well as Michelle Rhee, the former chancellor of the District of Columbia Public Schools system of Washington, D.C. Shkurti’s book sheds light on war story Speaker Boehner is the 61st speaker of the United States House of Representa- William Shkurti, the former VP of decided.” tives. He is the U.S. Representative from Ohio’s 8th congressional district, serving Business and Finance at The Ohio State Beyond providing a corrected account since 1991. He has served as the House Republican Conference Chairman, Chair- University and past Ohio state budget of the Firebase Pace incidents, Shkurti’s man of the House Education and the Workforce Committee and as the House Major- director, has a new title to add to his book provides lessons for leaders and sheds ity Leader from 2006 until 2007. After the Republicans lost control of the House in resume: author. Shkurti, who is currently light on concerns facing the U.S. military the 2006 elections, the House Republican Conference chose Boehner as Minority serving as an adjunct professor at the as it, too, faces a drawdown in Iraq and Leader. In 2011, when Republicans regained control of the house, he was elected Glenn School, had his first book published Afghanistan. “Soldiering On” examines Speaker. in May, a historic account of events that the challenges leaders face when they must occurred at the end of the Vietnam War motivate people working in adverse condi- titled “Soldiering On in a Dying War: The tions. “Soldiering On” is “a great book True Story of the Firebase Pace Incidents on human terms about a group in extreme and the Vietnam Drawdown.” The book circumstances who have to depend on each has been in progress for forty years, since other,” Shkurti says. shortly after Shkurti finished serving in the On June 9, the Glenn School hosted a army during the Vietnam War. Writing the book release reception for “Soldiering On,” story of the Firebase Pace incidents was far the combat refusal underscored nega- giving friends, colleagues, and interested more than a hobby. “What propelled me to tive reports of drug use, fragging, inept readers the opportunity to congratulate get [“Soldiering On”] to the finish line was leadership, and low morale plaguing U.S. Shkurti and get a signed copy of his book. Above: John Glenn chats with fellow astronaut Neil a sense of obligation to correct a 40-year military operations in Vietnam. As time The reception was attended by Senator Armstrong at Portman’s reception in Cincinnati. injustice,” explains Shkurti. and Mrs. Glenn and Shkurti was warmly Left: Senator Portman poses with his wife, Jane, Senator has progressed, historic accounts of the and Annie Glenn and Dr. Charles Wise. “Soldiering On” recounts events at events at Firebase Pace have, in Shkurti’s introduced by his colleague of thirteen years, Firebase Pace that gained national media view, unjustly portrayed the actions of the Ohio State President Gordon Gee. Dr. Portman given Glenn School’s first Medal of Leadership attention in 1971, only six months after soldiers serving there. Drawing on military Charles Wise extended the school’s thanks Shkurti returned home from serving at logs, media reports and first-person inter- to Shkurti, who is generously donating all Sen. Rob Portman was awarded the first John Glenn School of and colleagues,” said Portman. “Nothing is more rewarding than a similar firebase on the Cambodian views with veterans of the artillery unit, proceeds from “Soldiering On” to the Glenn Public Affairs Medal of Leadership. The award was created this year serving your fellow citizens. The John Glenn School of Public Affairs, border. In what was initially described as a Shkurti reveals that the soldiers at Firebase School. to recognize a person who has exhibited outstanding leadership in through its faculty, administrators, alumni, donors, and support staff is mutiny, soldiers at Firebase Pace engaged Pace were veteran soldiers exercising public affairs by example, action, and accomplishments. The Glenn helping to create the leaders of tomorrow.” in a temporary combat refusal when they common sense to protect one another, not School intends to recognize a new recipient annually. Portman was given the Glenn School’s Excellence in Public refused to go on patrol because of concern the poster boys for a dysfunctional military. Watch a video of Shkurti talking over the unknown location of landmines about “Soldiering On” and “It is a great honor to receive the John Glenn School of Public Service Award in 2009. He also serves on the Advisory Board of the As Shkurti explains, “Nobody wants to be purchase a copy online at: glenn. Affairs’ Medal of Leadership alongside so many distinguished friends Glenn School. in the patrol areas. At the time, news of the last to die in a conflict that’s already osu.edu/shkurti_book

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As Ohio’s state government works Board while he was in studying public to pass a new state budget, one former policy and management at Ohio State and D.C. a success Glenn School student has a view of the interning for the Legislative Services Com- process from the top. Randy Cole is the mission as a budget analyst. Glenn School staff members Liz Shirey and Kate Hallihan governor-appointed president of the Ohio He recalls, “One of my first jobs was led a group of four undergraduate students and eleven master’s Controlling Board and a policy advisor that I worked for a senator who served students on an alternative spring break career networking trip to Washington, D.C., this past March. to Gov. John Kasich, roles which allow on the controlling board as a legislative Glenn School students with USAID staff member Wade Channell him to help develop state policy, as Cole member, and it was my job to come up The purpose of the trip, which the school intends to offer describes it, “where the rubber meets the with those “60 Minutes”-style questions to annually, is to provide students with an opportunity to expand 2011 Spring Break Activities their professional networks in the nation’s capital, to explore road.” ask the agencies, to get to the point of why n Informational Interviews with Alumni & Friends and to learn about a number of different career options at federal The Controlling Board is often the we were not going to support a request or n Federal Economic Development Forum government agencies, nonprofit organizations, think tanks and forum for agencies to make adjustments to point out something the administration n Visit to the Government Accountability Office private government consulting firms. to their budgets outside of the biennial should be doing differently. So, I started n Visit to the USAID Students had an excellent experience and left D.C. with new budget process without going through my career working on the [legislative] side n Visit to the Office of Management & Budget contacts and new ideas about what is possible for their future the formal process of passing a new law. of this.” n Networking Reception with Alumni and Friends Randy Cole in his office in Rhodes Tower. careers. Agencies must make a request to the After working for state and local gov- n Visit to Sen. Rob Portman Controlling Board to change their appro- ernment and in the private sector, Cole ran The Glenn School is grateful to all of the alumni and friends the president of the Senate, I’m not sure of n Visit to Sen. Sherrod Brown priations, for specific contracting needs, for state legislature in 2008. Although he who helped to plan and support the first annual alternative spring any other place where there’s an executive n Capitol Building Tour like receiving a waiver of competitive was not elected, the relationships he built break trip. If you are willing to host a group of Glenn School appointee to a legislative body to chair the n Visit to the The New America Foundation selection, and to get approval for capital while campaigning led him to a position students at your organization during spring break next year, meetings and interact with the legislature.” n Nonprofit Consulting Session requests, including those of public univer- with then-state auditor Mary Taylor. Also please contact Liz Shirey at [email protected]. As president, Cole sets the agenda for the n Visit to Booz Allen Hamilton and Networking Reception sities like Ohio State. serving on Taylor’s staff was Tim Keene, bi-monthly board meetings and reviews the “Depending on the agency,” Cole who was recently appointed director of the requests before they reach the board, part explains, “how much they contract and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). of a three-step review process for reaching nature of their business, they can be com- When Keene was appointed, he requested the Control Board agenda. Because he is ing to the controlling board once a month that Cole join him in OMB. Cole is thrilled part of Gov. Kasich’s staff, Cole reviews re- or almost every meeting. The Department to be working on the Controlling Board and quests with several considerations in mind. of Administrative Services, for example, helping prepare the 2012-13 state budget. “My review and [the other steps in is a contracting agency and so they almost “This is an incredibly exciting time. the review process] also check to see if always have requests before the controlling [Considering] my dual role as controlling the request is consistent with the previ- Above: (Left to right) Melissa Hermes and Glenn School board. board president and policy advisor, on the ously passed budget bill and/or ongoing alumna Lisa McMillen network with recent graduates “On the other hand, other agencies controlling board side we’re paying so Erika Braunginn and Andrea Atkins at the reception. policy initiatives of the administra- come to the controlling board because of much attention to efficiency and making Left: Glenn School students with Booz Allen Hamilton tion. Sometimes we look at the requests the unanticipated circumstances they find sure things are done the right way and that staff at their Virginia office politically—the impacts of what’s going themselves in; either because of [changes the agencies are spending appropriately. to happen, the messaging around it, how Alumni and friends who made the trip possible in] federal law, something that’s happened On the policy side, working on the budget it will be perceived by the members of the in the Ohio economy, or a law change that and working on government reform and board. Sometimes requests are kept from Patrick Dynes, Government Accountability Office Tom Carawan, DMG Resources they have to react to outside of the budget efficiency initiatives … we’re in a transfor- the agenda because the request doesn’t suit Lisa McMillen, Government Accountability Office Earnestine Jones, International Economic Development Council process.” mational time. In this budget itself—an $8 the political moment or direction of the Mark Ryan, Government Accountability Office Jeffry Finkle, International Economic Development Council The Controlling Board is comprised billion dollar hole we faced coming in to governor’s agenda.” Julie Miller, President’s Office of Management & Budget Suchin Parihar, OSU DC Alumni Club of six members from the Ohio Legislature work on the budget—people are willing to Cole describes himself as “a lifelong and one executive appointee, the board’s be more creative and more flexible in the Aja Brooks, Office of U.S. Sen. Rob Portman Steve Kowal, USAID student of public policy.” After earning president. “It’s a unique situation being way they’re willing to do things than in any Margie Glick, Office of U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown Colin Buckley, USAID a bachelor’s degree in public policy and an administrative appointee to a legisla- other time in my career. So it’s great to be Rosa Ailabouni, Booz Allen Hamilton Wade Channell, USAID management at the University of Akron, tive body” notes Cole. “Outside of the here now.” Cole first encountered the Controlling Rob Sheehan, Sheehan Nonprofit Consulting U.S. Senate, where the vice president is

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Laura Allen, WAIP 08, (POM) resources for programs under January of this year. TASC is a 501(c)3 A model for managing resident perceptions recently accepted the ASA (M&RA) oversight ($464B), and all nonprofit specializing in public policy, position of Press Sec- manpower and personnel issues associ- advocacy and system-level solutions Lance Decker is a Glenn School alumnus date for training. These folks constitute the retary for the Office ated with force structure requirements to substance abuse and mental health and a business planner whose practice first line of personal communication with of United States Con- of new weapon systems. Mr. Aronowitz challenges in the criminal justice sys- focuses on local governments, community residents. gresswoman Marcia also provides direct oversight of the tem. His responsibilities include busi- dispute resolution and conflict management. • “Hey Joe, you work for the city. Fudge (OH-11). In USA Manpower Analysis Agency. ness strategy development, revenue In this capacity Decker helps managers, pol- this position she is responsible for projections, contract management, and icy-makers and their constituents find practi- What’s up with ?” • “Sally, you serve on the Planning fielding calls from the national media, Chris Bell, MPA ’09, currently serves external consulting and training. cal pathways into the future. Decker teaches writing press releases and acting as the as the Director of the Office of Public college courses in strategic planning, public Commission. Can you tell me about ?” Medical Services at the Vermont De- the Federal Affairs Coordinator within • “As a volunteer fire fighter you prob- Adam Ander- partment of Health. the Miami-Dade, Florida County Office ably know about , so what’s the A client asked me, “What does it take son, MA 2011, of Intergovernmental Affairs. Bill is re- real story?” to change the public’s opinion of local accepted the Kelsey Bergfeld, sponsible for ensuring that the county’s Initially, focus sending these messages government? By every standard this town position of HOME NEW Leadership 2010, legislative agenda at the federal level is to opinion leaders. You might consider is providing great services: quality is well Choice Housing first heard about the properly prepared, effectively commu- bringing the president of the Chamber above average and our costs are modest. Coordinator at the competitive fellow- nicated to the appointed leadership, Lance Decker Independent surveys show our customer of Commerce, church pastors, the local Ohio Department ship program with and adopted in a manner that benefits service is outstanding. Yes, we have school leadership (school board, superin- of Job and Fam- the Legislative Service the county’s needs. property and sales taxes that support these tendent, PTA officers, teachers, etc.), and hear (and no one says otherwise) then that’s ily Services. In this role, Adam serves Commission during services, but ours are lower than most in the presidents of the various service clubs what they believe. as a bridge between the Health and NEW Leadership Ohio. After nearly a Dr. Adam Eckerd, PhD this area. And our efficiency is unparalleled into special meetings -- call them focus Intuitively, the new manager knew the Human Services field and the afford- year of dedication and an intense ap- 2011, recently joined when compared to our peers. What’s it take groups -- to present information they need power of resident perception on her town’s able housing field. He works to help plication and interview process, Kelsey the faculty of the De- to make people happy?” about the city, and to hear their opinions. future. Working together, we discovered house individuals who are transitioning was offered a fellowship and will begin partment of Public Ad- She was waging an uphill battle. As a An alternative is to hold a half-day retreat through the HOME Choice program work this December for the House or ministration at Kansas some things cities can do to tell their story. new manager in a town that went through focused on community engagement. Invite (the Ohio version of the Money Follows Senate Democratic Caucus. University as Assistant First, working with staff and elected of- a divisive council election and severe opinion leaders to contribute to an action The Person demonstration grant), and Professor specializing ficials, develop the key points about the budget cuts, there were lots of obstacles plan for gaining greater transparency to help set larger affordable housing Sylvia Brown, Dual Law, currently in urban policy. city you want folks to remember. These are to overcome. Why did she make public into, and awareness of, local government. policy for the state of Ohio. serves as Senior Judicial Attorney in the your “messages.” Put them in writing. Test opinion one of her priorities? Two thoughts Because of the respect you’ve shown, these office of Supreme Court of Ohio Justice Shana Eiselstein, MA ‘06, is serving as them. Get the elected officials to endorse immediately struck me. leaders will become city advocates. Jay Aronowitz, MPA Yvette McGee Grown, who in Janu- a Policy Analyst for the law firm Porter them. • Citizens usually don’t think about Finally, if there were legitimate ’82, was selected for ary became the first African-American Wright Morris & Arthur LLP. Next, find alternative ways to deliver local government unless there is a problem problems in the past, don’t expect the Senior Executive Ser- woman Justice on the Supreme Court those messages to your citizens. Called that affects them personally. Their lives city’s image to start glowing immediately. vice and is currently in its 208-year history. Joel Flesher, WAIP, “vehicles,” they include techniques like are busy with jobs, kids, care for elderly It may take an apology, an honest effort to assigned to the Assis- is an associate at the newspaper articles, bumper stickers, public parents, church, PTA, and squeezing a correct errors, and time to redeem the city’s tant Secretary of the James Carmean, MPA Corporate Executive service announcements (PSA’s), speeches moment into the week just to relax and un- image. If the problem is just a simple lack Army (Manpower and 2010, recently accepted Board in Arilington, by managers and elected officials, utility Reserve Affairs) (ASA a position in the office of Virginia. Powered wind. Because city government generally of visibility of the city’s virtues, repeating bill stuffers, the city’s website, the sides of (M&RA)) as the Deputy Assistant Secre- Gahanna Mayor Rebecca by a member net- operates seamlessly to provide public ser- positive messages can do wonders in a public service vehicles, busses and even tary of the Army (Force Management, Stinchcomb. work that spans over vice, it becomes invisible. No one notices short time. sanitation trucks, cable TV public access Manpower and Resources). He serves 50 countries and unless something’s wrong or someone is Remember, in these days of flashy channels, and the most overlooked and as the principal advisor to the Assis- Sean Chao, MPA 2010, accepted a represents more than 80 percent of intentionally stirring the pot. advertising, media hype, and the infa- effective vehicle of them all, an employee tant Secretary of the Army (Manpower position as a Financial Management the world’s Fortune 500 companies, • When local government comes to mous spin doctors, facts are negotiable speakers’ bureau. and Reserve Affairs) on all matters Consultant at IBM in Washington, D.C. The Corporate Executive Board offers the public’s attention they paint it with the but people are willing to “make book” on Train everyone associated with the city pertaining to the total force structure unique research insights along with an same broad brush applied to all govern- their perceptions. Take time to manage on those messages. The staff and elected and associated military, civilian and Jac Charlier, MPA ’91, integrated suite of members-only tools ments these days. “Government is bloated, those public perceptions by identifying the officials should be first, but don’t leave contractor manpower in the Active and accepted the position and resources that enable the world’s excessive, inefficient, self serving, waste- messages you want people to receive, and the volunteers, part-timers, and board and Reserve Components (1.1M Soldiers, of Director of the TASC most successful organizations to de- ful, heavy handed, and unnecessary,” the sending those messages as often, and in as commission members out of the loop. 280K Civilians, and 240K Contractors), Institute for Consult- liver superior business outcomes. talk show hosts and political pundits say. many ways, as possible. Everyone affiliated with the city is a candi- all Program Objective Memorandum ing and Training in Guess what? 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Robyn Hoffman, clients regarding licensure laws and Angela Klemack, helping at-risk children avoid a life of Dr. Richard Seiter, Lynn Slawsky , MPA ’08, recently MA 2011, recently form/filings requirements. WAIP, currently is an crime and become productive citizens. PhD ’75, has been moved to Chicago, Illiniois and accept- accepted the position Associate Attorney Founded in 1996, Fight Crime: Invest in awarded the 2011 ed a position as Program Officer for the of Executive Director Bob Ireson, MA ’86, is a Senior Proj- at Withers Bergman Kids has grown to include more than E.R. Cass Correctional American Library Association. In this and CEO at the Bexley ect Manager for the Columbus, Ohio LLP in New York City. 5,000 police chiefs, sheriffs, prosecu- Achievement Award by position, she is managing an advocacy Community Founda- office of Golder Associates Inc., which She specializes in tors, Attorneys General and crime the American Correc- training program for public librarians tion. As the very first Executive Direc- offers specialized services around the U.S. and international tax and wealth survivors. tional Association. This around the country through live and tor, Robyn will be responsible for defin- world in the areas of ground engineer- planning and is part of the Funds, honor is awarded to online training sessions. ing the short- and long-term direction ing; natural resources management; Investment Tax, and Trusts practice Kelly Morman, NEW Leadership 2010, only two people annually from the na- and overall goals for the Foundation, environmental and social assessment; group. spent spring term as an intern in Wash- tion’s oldest and highly regarded cor- Julie Walburn, MA which seeks to assist other vibrant and environmental management and com- ington, D.C. in the office of Senator rections organization, and represents ’01, currently is serv- successful community based groups; pliance; decommissioning and decon- Stephanie Koscher, MA ’95, recently Tom Harkin (D-Iowa). She received the the most distinguished recognition in ing as Director of to initiate programs and projects to tamination; and planning and design. accepted the position of Director of DeBow Freed Leadership Award, the the field. Dr. Seiter was recognized due Administration in the improve the quality of life for Bexley Marketing and Community Services at highest level of recognition of excel- to his years of accomplishments and Bureau of Criminal residents; to act as a resource in align- Andrea Jimenez, NEW Leadership Prevent Blindness Ohio, located in the lence in student leadership, from the contribution to the field of corrections Investigation at Ohio ing donors with causes, and to be a ’07, graduated from The Ohio State Grandview area. Ohio Northern University, from which in many different ways and with several Attorney General catalyst and agent for community-wide University this spring, and accepted she graduated with her B.A. in politi- different agencies. He will be formally Mike DeWine’s Office. communication, interaction and priori- a position as a Dispute Consultant at Ritika Sharma Ku- cal science in May. Kelly will spend honored by the ACA in August at the ties. Duff & Phelps in New York City. In this rup, Dual-MSW ’03, the next two years teaching second- 141st Congress of Correction in Kissim- Lynn Wallin, MA ’07, accepted the role, Andreas serves as a financial con- currently works as ary Spanish in Osceola, Arkansas, as a mee, Florida. position of Director of Information Mark Hamlin, MA ’08, recently left sultant for attorneys regarding com- a Program Manager Teach For America corps member. Management & Technology at Pacific his position as a performance audit pany disputes with other companies or at ReadySetSoar in Adam Sharrits, MPA ’07, is serving as Lutheran University in Seattle, Wash- manager at the Ohio Auditor of State’s shareholders. She also works on fraud Dayton, Ohio. Ready- Kimberly Murnieks, MPA ’95, accepted the Military Personnel Division Head ington. office to become the director of regula- cases and bankruptcy cases. SetSoar is a public/private partnership a position as Chief Operating Officer at at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal tory policy at Ohio Lieutenant Gov. of early childhood professionals, com- Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine’s Health Care Center in Chicago. He Wayne Turnage, MPA Mary Taylor’s office. munity and business leaders who are Office. In this role, she provides leader- manages 18 military and civilian staff ’82, was appointed this committed to improving the quality of ship and oversight to all operational and multiple HR programs, including year to the position of Julie Horne, MPA ’94, early care and education for all children sections of the Ohio Attorney General’s Plans, Operations, and Medical Intelli- Director of the District currently serves as the in the Dayton Region. Office, including Human Resources, gence (POMI), Manpower Management of Columbia Depart- Aging and Disabil- Finance, Information Technology, (HCM), Military Personnell section, and ment of Health Care ity Resource Center Alma Lovins, NEW Leadership 2010, General Services, Risk Management, Defense Medical Human Resources Finance (DHCF) by Program Coordinator gave birth to her son, Joshua-Brayden Records Management, and the Law System internet (DMHRSi). Mayor Vincent Gray. at the Center on Chil- Wayne Lovins on Feb 24, 2011 at 3:24 Library. dren, Families, and p.m. He was 9 pounds, 4ounces, and 21 Bill Shkurti, MPA the Law at the University of Nebraska- Darlene Jones, NEW Leadership inches long. Alma is absolutely loving Megan Quellhorst, WAIP ‘07, is work- ’74, spent nearly Lincoln. ’09, announced the grand opening motherhood! ing in Geneva, Switzerland, for Global 20 years work- of Heavenly Sweet in The Avenue at Hope Network International, which is ing on his book, We want to hear from you Melissa Hull, MPA Tower City Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Mike McCandlish, WAIP 2010, recently a humanitarian aid nonprofit focusing “Soldiering On in Keep your classmates and the Glenn School on disaster relief and transformational a Dying War: The ’92, started her own This confectionary desserts home busi- accepted the position of Program Co- informed of your promotions, community development. True Story of the consulting firm – ness was created by lovers of chocolate ordinator of the Washington Academic job changes, papers/articles/books written, The MK Group – af- desserts – her children. Internship Program at the John Glenn Firebase Pace In- lectures/seminars given, marriages, chil- ter several decades School of Public Affairs in Washington, Jennifer Sciantarelli, Arts Policy ’09, cidents and the dren, and any other personal or profession- representing the Leanne Lemusga D.C. recently accepted the position of Com- Vietnam Drawdown,” which recently al achievements you wish to share with us. insurance regulatory Karrigan, NEW munications Director of the College of was published by the University Press community. She Leadership ’04, Meghan Moroney, MA ’08, currently Fine Arts at the University of Kentucky. of Kansas and is available for purchase Please send your updates and pictures to: at Amazon.com. 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