Students Showed Their Public Service Passion at the Glenn School's

Winter | 2014

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

Students showed their public service passion at the Glenn School’s Leadership Forum Page 9 In this issue of Sarah Montell Public Address John Glenn School We all remember being told at freshman 3 PUBLIC AFFAIRS MAJOR SARAH MONTELL of Public Affairs orientation to make the most of your Director undergraduate experience. Glenn School 4 TBDBITL DRUM MAJOR IS MPA STUDENT Trevor Brown, Ph.D. senior Sarah Montell certainly took that Administration 5 DIALOGUE : NEW POLICY FORUM AT THE GLENN SCHOOL advice to heart. Marc Protsman

6 GLENN SCHOOL HOSTS FIRST IDEALIST FAIR Admissions and Student Services According to Sarah Montell the Glenn School was the deciding Kathleen Hallihan, Ph.D. BARBARA K. FERGUS LECTURE factor on choosing to attend The Ohio State University for her undergraduate degree. “The Glenn School was a relatively young under- Advancement and Alumni Relations GLENN SCHOOL ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS graduate program, and while that may turn some people away, I found 7 Lisa Frericks that it was an incredibly customizable major that I could tailor to fit my individual passions and interests,” said Montell. 8 LEADERSHIP FORUM Battelle Center for Science & Montell’s passion and interest in advocacy, outreach and healthcare ALUMNI AWARD WINNERS Technology Policy policy has been given deeper meaning, both internationally and domes- Caroline S. Wagner, Ph.D. tically, thanks to the Glenn School’s public affairs undergraduate major. Montell credits much of her success as a young leader to the Glenn

School. “To say the Glenn School has been the starting point to all 9 LETTER FROM KIM Management Development Programs I’ve achieved thus far in my undergraduate career is a severe under- RATCLIFF, ALUMNI Maria Mone statement; it is truly a family, and I would be nowhere without their SOCIETY PRESIDENT continued support and opportunities,” said tive ways to bring about change through and D.C., Montell has experienced policy Public Address Editor Montell. transnational dialogue and multilateral work at the state level at the Ohio Depart- Hank Wilson, Director of Communications In May, Montell joined 1,200 students, cooperation,” said Montell. ment of Health. She has worked exclusively 10 BROWN AND Caitlin Purk, Student Worker/Reporter young leaders, professors, business profes- Montell also participated in the with the department’s Help Me Grow pro- RAADSCHELDERS sionals and government representatives Washington Academic Internship Program gram which solidified her policy interests in ELECTED NAPA from around the world in Garmisch-Parten- (WAIP) during the fall semester. She served advocacy and healthcare. kirchen, Germany for the 2014 G20 Youth as an intern in the Office of the First Lady In the future, Montell hopes to run for FELLOWS Follow the Glenn School to get the latest news about special events, upcoming speakers and Forum. She was among the 150 students se- at the White House which was another life- public office. “I would love to work for an faculty, students and alumni. lected to participate in the Summit, which is changing experience for Montell. “It’s been initiative that furthers women’s political and 11 FACULTY the largest international civil society event so interesting seeing how policy initiatives social empowerment or continue to work organized for young leaders. are communicated to the general public in the healthcare sector to combat health AND STAFF NEWS G20 was an opportunity for Montell to and how support and advocacy is created disparities. I also envision myself spending grow as both a student and person. “Speak- through outreach and awareness,” Montell a few years abroad and exercising these facebook.com/ @glennschool Glenn School ing in front of over 500 accomplished, said. passions at a community level to diversify 12 KENNETH GREEN JohnGlennSchool driven students from all of the G20 econo- “Through my internship in the First my perspective even further,” said Montell. DEVELOPS mies represented at the forum is one of my Lady’s office, I was able to witness the It is also Montell’s gaol to become SOCIAL-POLITICS APP most amazing memories and I still keep in inner workings of the administration during a mentor to other Ohio State students. “I John Glenn youtube.com/ glennschool. touch with those friends I made from all an incredibly interesting time of internal connected with Buckeyes not only in D.C., School of glennschool tumblr.com over the world,” said Montell. change and responsiveness. Although I did but also across the pond. Making the most 13 - 14 ALUMNI AND Public Affairs For Montell, the G20 Youth Forum not work in a policy office directly, I was of this vast community of professionals, FRIENDS NEWS was truly life changing. “Before the forum able to help disseminate the many policy whether through formal mentorships or I had never been abroad, nor had I engaged platforms and initiatives of the Obama Ad- more informally through casual conversa- with so many international students. The fo- ministration to the public through helping tions over coffee, has been the greatest flickr.com/photos/ instagram.com/ glennschool johnglennschool rum gave me a perspective on social issues plan all events held at the White House,” thing I’ve done in my time at Ohio State. I that I never could have gotten here in the said Montell. am so willing to give back that mentorship States and exposed me to so many innova- Along with her experience in Germany to others,” said Montell.

2 Public Address | glenn.osu.edu | Fall 2014 Public Address | glenn.osu.edu | Fall 2014 3 First year MPA student Nathan MacMaster is the Ohio State Marching Band’s assitant drum major. A large crowd took part in the Dialogue policy discussion on the common core. Nathan MacMaster ‘Hot topics’ discussed at new

Drum major sees parallels As the assistant drum major, Mac- very impressed to hear them talk about the between MPA and TBDBITL Master has the opportunity to perform issues [in Ukraine]. It is extraordinary how monthly policy form when the band comes back on the field for globalized the world we live in is becom- a short post-game show, and he leads the ing,” MacMaster said. What do The Ohio State University visitors’ side Script Ohio at away games. In his future career, MacMaster plans Marching Band and the John Glenn School He also marches in front of the band, next to combine the skills he gains from the This fall the John Glenn School of of Public Affairs have in common? Nathan to the head drum major, in parades or other Glenn School with lessons he has learned Publics Affairs introduced Dialogue, a new MacMaster. As an Ohio State graduate, marching events. during his time in the band. “The position forum that will feature policy experts and first year MPA student and the assistant During the week, you can find is incredibly competitive. It took me three thought leaders discussing pressing policy Check for upcoming Dialogue topics, drum major for the Ohio State March- MacMaster in Page Hall. MacMaster first times trying out for drum major before I issues. times and dates as well as resources ing Band, MacMaster truly embraces the became interested in the Glenn School won a position. It was a very difficult and The goal of Dialogue is to provide from past Dialogue events at Buckeye spirit of leadership and dedica- after attending the 2013 Leadership Forum long journey, but it paid off immensely,” a forum for thoughtful and open policy glenn.osu.edu/dialogue tion. featuring Sen. John Glenn. “I started to said MacMaster. discussion on topics that matter while MacMaster never considered being a realize how special of a place the Glenn He went on to say, “I am now starting establishing the Glenn School as a center If you have ideas or suggestions for drum major before stepping on campus as school is after hearing many of the speak- to realize how this experience translates to for policy discussion on campus and in the future Dialogue sessions, please email a freshman. “I was inspired to pursue being ers at the forum,” said MacMaster. He real life, particularly in a career of public community. a drum major after walking by an Ohio later researched the school and found out service. There will be many unforeseen ob- Victoria Boczkowski at Jad Mubaslat, CEO, BitQuick and an OSU While the policies that will be biomedical engineering student, and Prof. Jason more about the classes, faculty and re- stacles in a public service career, but to be [email protected]. State Marching Band rehearsal the first discussed are hot topic issues, Dialogue Seligman discuss the economics of Bitcoins and week of classes. I basically said ‘I want to sources Glenn School students have access successful, you need to push through these is meant to be reflective of its name, a cyber currencies. do that.’” to. “After looking into the school more, it obstacles and stay focused on the ultimate conversation. Lisa Frericks, director of ad- These conversations combine professional MacMaster dedicated countless hours was an easy choice to continue my educa- goal of improving our society.” vancement and alumni relations, explains, development and opportunities of open to becoming the assistant drum major. tion here,” said MacMaster. Until MacMaster begins his career in “We wanted to create a setting for policy policy discussion by connecting students, Potential drum majors are required to take As a first year MPA student, Mac- public service, he hopes to continue to be discussion that was educational and civil.” faculty and community members. part in a “training squad” for at least a year. Master has a variety of policy interests a part of the Ohio State Marching Band. The small-group format allows Topics have included the common It is used as an understudy position of the including healthcare and education policy. “The assistant position is usually seen as a participants to have a conversation with a core standards and Bitcoin, the unregu- head drum major. MacMaster took part in However, he has developed a new area of stepping stone to the head drum major, so topic expert. The conversation is facilitated lated online currency and the politics and this program for two years before earning interest after speaking to faculty heavily if things work out, I am hoping to move up by a Glenn School or Ohio State faculty policies revolving around Ebola and public his current spot as assistant drum major. involved in the Ukraine situation. “I was to the top spot next year.” member who engages all participants. health.

4 Public Address | glenn.osu.edu | Fall 2014 Public Address | glenn.osu.edu | Fall 2014 5 Idealist Fair GLENN SCHOOL ALUMNI SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS “I would like to thank the alumni “Thank you so much of the Glenn School for their to the Glenn School continued support of current The Glenn School hosts the first ever Idealist Fair Alumni Society for students. This scholarship held at The Ohio State University aids in financial security the generous award! so students may focus on It will help me take the demands of academic advantage of many The John Glenn School of Public year in cities across the United States. work. As I work towards opportunities to better Affairs hosted the first ever Idealist Throughout the 2014 Idealist Grad Fair my goals in Food Policy, prepare myself for a Fair held in Columbus. Meant for recruitment season, 10,000 individuals I am comforted by the future career in public students who are interested in graduate in 17 cities were reached. Started in supportive network service.” programs that will help them make a 2004 by the organization Contact Cen- of the John Glenn — Jason Fullen, MPA/MSW ‘16 difference in their careers, the Ideal- ter Network to Action without Borders, School and its ist Fair gave students the chance to fairs are free to the general public. alumni.” learn about admissions requirements Forty-seven exhibitors were — Mikayla Body, BA ‘17 and application deadlines for graduate present at the Columbus Idealist Fair, programs in social work, public policy, including local and national universi- nonprofit management, international ties. Exhibitors included Carnegie Mel- affairs, public interest law, social entre- lon University, Duke University, the preneurship, and much more. Kennedy School at Harvard Univer- Helping the underserved through “The turnout at the Columbus sity, University of Michigan and Yale Idealist Fair was better than expected,” School of Public Health. Jillian Baer, the Glenn School’s graduate program coordina- education and nutrition said Jillian Baer, graduate program More than 240 prospective stu- tor, talks with a prospective student at the Idealist Fair. coordinator for the Glenn School. “The dents who attended the fair came from recruiters seemed pleased with not only a range of backgrounds, including non- This fall the Glenn School Alumni Society awarded scholar- cal and state education. He the quantity of prospective students profit and government work, alumni Want to help provide student aid ships to two students who demonstrated a commitment to public to undergraduate and graduate explains that he sought an that attended the event, but also with of service programs such as Peace service. This year’s scholarship recipients were Mikayla Bodey, a students at the Glenn School? educational experience that the caliber of undergraduate students Corps, mid-career professionals and sophomore non-profit management and agriculture communication Contribute to the Glenn School would provide him with the from the Public Affairs program. This undergraduate students. While many major, and Jason Fullen, who is pursuing a graduate dual degree at Alumni Society Scholarship Fund at skills and leadership neces- really speaks volumes about our staff of the people at the fair were Ohio the John Glenn School of Public Affairs and the College of Social glenn.osu.edu/support and click the sary to make impactful Make a Gift Now button. and faculty at the Glenn School and the State students or live in the Columbus Work. change in the lives of under- work they’ve done to prepare students area, students from Denison Univer- Developed in 2013, the Glenn School Alumni Society Schol- Fund Number: 314376 served students and families for a professional environment.” sity, Capital University and Pittsburgh Forty-seven exhibitors were present at the Backwell Inn. arship fund provides aid to one undergraduate and one graduate throughout Columbus and Idealist Grad Fairs take place each attended. student. the state. For Bodey, public service is more than just a series of thoughts “As a result of the dual degree’s balance between macro-level and ideas. “Public service is about the motivation and drive to policy understanding and micro-level social service, I will under- change people’s lives,” she explains. With a degree from the John stand how to best serve individual students and communities while Glenn School of Public Affairs, Bodey plans to connect agriculture, also being aware of the larger educational policy environment.” non-profits and underprivileged areas to create a pathway for proper Fullen would like to gain work experience within organizations nutrition across America. and systems during his time at Ohio State that deepen his under- Bodey is from Saint Paris, Ohio, the birth place of the 4-H Club standing of policy issues that surround education in Central Ohio. founder, A.B. Graham. Bodey has been highly involved 4-H Club With that experience, Fullen hopes to help at-risk students receive since a young age. Her agricultural background has fueled her inter- support regardless of their economic background after completing est in food policy and her belief that every American is entitled to his dual degree. proper nutrition. “Education serves as the critical foundation of development Inside the White House “Nutrition affects every aspect of an individual’s life. A hungry for all citizens. Given public education’s current issues of changing child cannot focus in school, a growing toddler cannot develop, an curriculums and growing achievement gaps, I believe this sector More than 375 people came to the Ohio Union to hear Alyssa Mastromonaco, the former deputy elderly individual may become malnourished, and parents cannot needs committed and prepared professionals to help improve and Chief of Staff for Operations for President Barack Obama, talk about her experiences working in succeed at work with little to no energy without proper nutrition,” strengthen our education system,” said Fullen. In order to help en- Washington, D.C., at the Barbara K. Fergus Women in Leadership Lecture Series. Established in 2005, the Barbara K. Fergus Women in Leadership Lecture brings together women from all walks expressed Bodey. sure equal educational opportunities, Fullen plans to commit himself of life to The Ohio State University campus to discuss issues of leadership and public policy. Fullen, graduate recipient of the Glenn School Alumni Society as a public servant to local and state education. To watch a video of Mastromonaco’s talk, go to youtube.com/GlennSchool Scholarship fund, plans to commit himself as a public servant to lo-

6 Public Address | glenn.osu.edu | Fall 2014 Public Address | glennosu.edu | Fall 2014 7 Current and emerging policy trends highlighted at Forum from the president Over 190 people attended the 2014 Glenn School Lead- Leadership Forum 2014 ership Forum in the Ohio Union. Public leaders from all sectors-state legislators, county commissioners, city council Looking Back—and Ahead members, state agency and nonprofit leaders-came to learn more about public and nonprofit management, policy imple- In 2010, when the John Glenn School Alumni Society began, board mentation, and leadership. members wanted to host a signature event that would “welcome home” Dr. Trevor Brown, director of the John Glenn School the many graduates of the School in all of its previous manifestations. of Public Affairs, was the featured keynote speaker, talk- This year’s Glenn School Leadership Forum occurred on October 17 at ing about the honor of public service. Members of the Ohio the Ohio Union, hosting 197 attendees from local, state, and federal gov- Constitutional Modernization Commission shared updates to ernment positions—as well as corporate, higher education, and nonprofit the Ohio constitution under consideration, and the luncheon Kim Ratcliff sectors. PRESIDENT, GLENN SCHOOL focused on the need for civility in politics. Now, after three years of hosting the Leadership Forum, we have a ALUMNI SOCIETY Other discussion topics at the forum included educa- chance to reflect on our efforts and turn our eyes to the future. Looking tion reform, food policy, fracking and management styles. back, this year’s event marked a couple of noteworthy milestones: A highlight at the closing was a video from Sens. Glenn, n We broke the attendance numbers from the past two years. In fact, we have had Brown and Portman sharing their views on public service steadily increasing attendance, with 75 in 2012, 152 in 2013, and 197 this year. and thanking participants for theirs. n The event included more faculty and speakers than in the past, offering attendees a Kelly Pratt, a first year Master of Public Administra- richer set of options from which to choose. tion student, felt that the forum served as a great learning We stayed true to a few themes that we’ve followed throughout all three years of our brief opportunity. Dr. Trevor Brown, right, listens to former State Rep. Ted Celeste as he makes a point during the luncheon keynote with Sen. Frank LaRose, left. history, including: “The Forum provided me with a tremendous oppor- n Our focus on encouraging participation and active involvement during sessions by tunity to discuss current practices within the State of Ohio, alumni as well as faculty and students. Each session was introduced by a student, and faculty as well as an opportunity to meet several current lead- members either moderated or presented in a majority of the sessions. ers—many being Glenn School alumni themselves. I highly n Programming that encouraged participants to reflect on why they first decided to recommend the Forum to any current Glenn School student, serve—and why they continue to be active in public service. In survey feedback from partici- and am definitely planning to attend in years to come,” said pants, the “inspiration” factor was an important aspect of the day—seemingly just as impor- Pratt. tant as the content itself. In just three short years, the Glenn School Leadership When we first had the idea for the Leadership Forum, the Glenn School Alumni Society’s Forum has become the premier public sector conference in Board had these three driving motivations: Ohio. The goal of this one-day professional development 1. Create new opportunities for alumni to engage with students, faculty, and one another; conference is to provide meaningful coverage of current or 2. Deliver a substantive program that strikes the balance between relevant and career- emerging trends in public policy, administration and leader- enriching content and networking opportunities; and, ship for alumni, current students and individuals working in At the Leadership Forum students showed their public service passion with #iserve photos on social Senators Brown, Glenn and Portman talked on the 3. Build the sense of affinity that alumni have with the School. or with the public administrative field. media. value of public service. Based on survey and anecdotal feedback from faculty, staff, students, and alumni relative to the Leadership Forum, we appear to have “hit the mark” on these three initial motivations. But we have tried to go beyond by doing more. For example, we have started work with the school to sponsor Policy Forums hosted on Four honored at Welcome Home Alumni Reception & Awards Ceremony a monthly basis to spread our delivery against those initial three goals throughout the year, and we continue our efforts to promote mentorship opportunities for alumni to connect with Glenn School alumni reconnected with students as well as giving opportunities like the Glenn School Alumni Society Scholarship friends and celebrated four alumni who were Fund (glenn.osu.edu/support.) Through this variety of chances to connect, we hope that our honored for their service at the Welcome Home alumni are experiencing many ways to learn, engage, and grow across all four seasons—not Alumni Reception & Awards Ceremony. just when we host the Leadership Forum. Anne Chasser, MA ‘99, receive the Dis- But now, I want to ask all of our alumni this question: tinguished Alumnus Award; Mari-jean Siehl, What are we missing? MA ‘06, was honored with the Outstanding We know that our alumni across the many stages of their careers have different preferenc- Alumnus Service Award. Mo Wright, MPA es for how to stay involved. If you have more ideas for ways to engage—or topics, formats, ‘03, and Christopher Detwiler, MPA ‘06, were or speakers that would attract you and your peers—please email me at [email protected] or co-winners of the Young Alumnus Achieve- call me at 614-441-1452. I’d be more than happy to talk through your thoughts about what we ment Award. Anne Chasser Mari-jean Siehl Mo Wright Christopher Detwiler might be missing, so that we can take our collective efforts to the next level.

8 Public Address | glenn.osu.edu | Fall 2014 Public Address | glenn.osu.edu | Fall 2014 9 Brown and Raadschelders elected faculty and staff news New Development Officer Federal Reserve System this fall, in the Whitney Abraham has Clark awarded grant for food Division of Consumer and Community Fellows of N.A.P.A. joined the Glenn School as its access research Affairs (DCCA). The purpose of the visiting new development officer. Professors Jill Clark and Mike scholar program is to host external Before coming to the Glenn Betz, College of Education researchers interested in working on Dr. Trevor Brown, director of the School she was the executive director of and Human Ecology, were projects relevant to DCCA and the Federal Glenn School, and Prof. Jos Raadschelders the Bexley Community Foundation, a awarded a $10,000 grant Reserve Board. While at the Federal have been elected as Fellows in the Na- start-up endeavor she helped build. Prior from the North Central Regional Center Reserve, Moulton will work with their tional Academy of Public Administration. to her position in Bexley, she served as for Rural Development to conduct economists and leveraging some of their Founded in 1967, the National the director of Development for Doctors research for “Producing Energy, Protect- data for her reverse mortgage research. Academy of Public Administration is an in- Care in Colorado and a fundraiser for ing Food: The Impact of Shale Energy She will also present and discuss findings dependent, non-profit, and non-partisan or- Children’s Memorial Foundation in Development on Food Access in Rural with them along the way. Recently, ganization established to assist government Chicago. Communities.” The grant will be used to Moulton’s research on reverse montages leaders in building more effective, efficient, study how the sudden increases in has been cited by The New York Times’ in accountable, and transparent organizations. population due to shale gas develop- their Your Money column and by Election to the National Academy is one of Bielicki part of international ment affect food access for original nationally syndicated personal finance the highest honors for those engaged in the team residents over the short and long term. columnist Michelle Singletary. study or practice of public administration. Professor Jeffrey Bielicki is a “This is a great honor for the school part of an international team Hawley developing workforce New book from Raadschelders and the university,” said Brown. “To that has had a seed grant Professor Jos Raadschelders have two faculty members elected to the funded by the Transforma- measuring tool and co-editors Eberhard Academy in the same year is a reflection tions to Sustainability program of the Professor Josh Hawley has Bohne (German University of of the high quality and impactful research, International Social Science Council. been working with the Office book, “Complex Contracting: Government Administrative Sciences teaching and service we do at the Glenn National Academy of Through Bielicki’s joint appointment in of Workforce Transformation Purchasing in the Wake of the U.S. Coast Speyer) and John D. Graham (Indiana School.” Public Administration the College of Engineering and the Glenn to develop a web-based Guard’s Deepwater Program,” won the University) have collaborated on a new The Academy’s nearly 800 Fellows in- School, Ohio State is the only U.S. dashboard for the Workforce Success Section on Public Administration Research book — “Public Administration and the cludes former cabinet officers, members of institution represented in the proposal Measures Project. When completed, it will (SPAR) annual book award for public Modern State: Assessing Trends and Congress, governors, as well as prominent which includes partner universities and be a tool where administrators can judge administration scholarship. Impact.” Across the globe, public adminis- scholars, business executives, and public Learn more about the National Academy of research institutions in Hungary, Austria, the effectiveness of the workforce Raadschelders is a professor and As- trations are facing similar challenges such administrators. Public Administration at napawash.org Sweden, India, Nigeria, Israel, and the U.K.. development system. sociate Director of Faculty at the Glenn as less funding and political polarization. “Government’s role and position in The seed grant will bring representatives School. He received his Ph.D. in social In “Public Administration and the Modern modern society is very different from from each institution together to lay the University since 2001 and became director sciences as well his masters degree from Schuelke-Leech presents State,” Raadschelder and his co-authors that of its historical predecessors,” said foundation for a Transnational Knowl- of the Glenn School in 2014. He received the University of Leiden in the Nether- research at Paris conference assesses the nature of public administra- Raadschelders. “In all Western countries, edge Network on the Politics of Global his Ph.D. in public policy and political lands. Prior to his appointment at the Glenn Professor Beth-Anne tion in the 21st Century and looks at the government is the only actor left that can Energy Transformations. science from the School of Public and School, he worked at the University of Schuelke-Leech was an ways in which public sectors have make binding, authoritative decisions on Environmental Affairs and the Department Leiden and at the University of Oklahoma invited speaker at the adapted to change. behalf of the entire citizenry. In my career I of Political Science at Indiana University, where he held the Henry Bellmon Chair of Brown has new book published conference “Financing have tried to educate students and mid- Bloomington, and a B.A. in public policy Public Service. Glenn School Director Trevor Innovation: The United States, Europe, career professionals about the nature of the Weber joins school’s student from Stanford University, He has published a variety of books Brown has a new book and Japan in Perspective,” in Paris. intertwinement of society and government, services team He previously held the position of and articles, and from 2006 to 2011, he published. Edited with Germà Schuelke-Leech presented on innovation and the Fellowship in NAPA will provide Pasqual Maragall Chair Visiting Professor served as managing editor of Public Ad- Bel, University of Barcelona, finance and the connections between the Whitney Weber has joined yet another opportunity to continue doing at the University of Barcelona’s Depart- ministration Review, the journal of record and Rui Cunha Marques, Técnico Lisboa, public and private financing of innova- the Glenn School Student this.” ment of Economic Policy and a Visiting of the American Society for Public Admin- Portugal, the articles in “Public-Private tion in the United States. Services team as an Academ- New Fellows are elected by the entire Assistant Professor position in the School istration. He is the author of “Mastering Partnerships: Infrastructure, Transporta- ic Advisor. She will work with membership after a rigorous nomination of Public and Environmental Affairs at Public Administration. From Max Weber tion and Local Services” look at public– undergraduate and graduate students, process that takes place each spring,s and Moulton to be Visiting Scholar Indiana University. to Dwight Waldo” and “Public Admin- private partnership arrangements assisting them with course scheduling, are chosen for their expertise in areas such at the Federal Reserve Brown has been published in a variety istration: The Interdisciplinary Study of between government and private degree planning and related tasks. She’ll as financial management, technology and Professor Stephanie Moulton of journals including Public Administration Government “ and the soon to be released contractors with the objective of provid- also be assisting with recruitment and administrative functions at all levels of has been selected as a Review, the Journal of Policy Analysis and “Global Dimensions of Public Adminis- ing public infrastructure, facilities and orientation. Weber holds a graduate government. Visiting Scholar with the Management, and the Journal of Public tration and Governance: A Comparative services. degree from Ohio University in higher Brown has been at The Ohio State Board of Governors of the Administration Research and Theory. His Voyage.” education and student affairs.

10 Public Address | glenn.osu.edu | Fall 2014 Public Address | glenn.osu.edu | Fall 2014 11 Kenneth Green ALUMNI & FRIENDS 1975 1995 2006 2014 dual degree graduate Richard Hobbie, Ph.D., is Kimberly Allen-Davis, MPA, is a project Brian Hoffmeister, MPA, develops app for civic and now a visiting scholar at administrator at Vaco, responsible for has accepted a job at the John J. Heldrich Center for infrastructure tasks related to the tele- New Mexico Legislative political action with social Workforce Development at com real estate process. Finance Committee as a Rutgers University. program evaluator. solutions 1997 1990 Dan Griscom, MA, is now a Angela White-Jones, MPA, Your civic life and social life are more Dublin City Council has fiscal officer for the Wester- works for the Quest Inc, in Orlando, FL, as a senior closely related than you think thanks to unanimously selected Dana ville, Ohio Public Library. grants officer. Glenn School dual degree graduate Ken- McDaniel, MPA, to serve as neth Green. Green, along with a small its next Dublin, Ohio City 2007 team, developed Eagle, a mobile applica- Manager. 2000 Jeffrey Rosen, Ph.D., works as a re- tion for Apple, Android version coming Ginger Young, MA, currently works as 1992 search scientist at RTI International, in soon, devices that focuses on civic and the executive director of The Childhood Chicago, Il. political action. Michael Card, Ph.D., will League Center, in Columbus, OH. Green, a Columbus native, is not what serve as associate provost you would consider your typical techno- for Distance & Continuing 2002 Chris Vlahos, MA, has logical wiz. As an undergraduate, Green Education and dean of the received the Council for Zach Elder, WAIP, is now attended Winston-Salem State University Graduate School at the University of Advancement and Support director of Eckles Library at in North Carolina and majored in business South Dakota. Card joined the USD of Education (CASE) Crystal George Washington marketing. After graduation, he became a School of Business in 1992 where he Apple Award for his outstanding University. Teach for America corps member in the specialized in the study of strategic performance at CASE International Mississippi Delta where he taught high strategy and what they will report. “New management, leadership and organiza- educations programs. 2003 school mathematics. When his commit- ideas are constantly flowing about how to tional change. In 2002, he moved across 2009 ment with Teach for America was com- improve the app and make it more engag- campus to the Department of Political Chris Angellatta, MA, is plete, Green knew he wanted to continue ing for the end user,” explained Green, “so Science, where he taught public celebrating 20 years with his education. twice-a-week meetings for strategy and management to government and the YMCA. He is currently “I wanted a program where I could de- reporting updates are imperative.” non-profit leaders as well as courses in the Chief Operating Officer of the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne (IN). velop leadership skills and be surrounded Because Civic Eagle is a constantly South Dakota government and politics. He spent the first 18 years of his career by engaging faculty who are well-respect- evolving project, Green is also employed at the YMCA of Central Ohio in various ed in their areas of research. I also wanted in the private sector as a statistician. How- Robin Harris, MA, is now capacities including; District Executive to diversify my skillset, so earning an MS ever, it is Green’s hope that Civic Eagle the policy deputy director Director, Branch Executive Director, and in Applied Economics turned out to be will continue to grow in the future. at Franklin County Depart- Program Director. favorable,” explained Green. The team has been invited to sev- ment of Job and Family As seen in his previous experiences, eral conferences, including the Code for Services. Liz Celeste, MA/ Arts Policy, joined staff 2005 Green has always been a proponent for America Summit 2014 in San Francisco at Stanford University in March 2013 to Lee Peters, MPA, is now the manage all of the exhibition program- civic engagement. So when he and the to gain exposure and meet with civic tech Sara Rinfret, P.h.D., MPA, Director of Materials ming for the Department of Art and Art Civic Eagle team noticed a void in social professionals. The team also attended has published her second Management at Samaritan History, including the historic Stanford networking for civic and political action, Techweek’s Los Angeles LAUNCH com- book, US Environmental Regional Health System in Art Gallery. In her tenure, the galleries they developed Eagle to provide the social petition in November and shared their app Policy in Action, Practice Ashland, Ohio. Last year, Peters received have seen record breaking visitor num- solution for keeping the public informed. with thousands of people including other and Implementation. She is the Regional Distinguished Service Key an assistant professor of Political bers and she has helped to establish a “Politics can be social too when you have business owners and investors. button issues such as the Ebola outbreak for Alpha Phi Omega, a national Science and Assistant Director of the program for students interested in arts access at your fingertips,” described Green. Green encourages everyone to down- and requiring an ID to vote all on their co-educational service fraternity. He MPA program at the University of management to gain hand-on practical Eagle provides users with that access load Eagle. “We truly believe that this is smartphone. also serves on the board for the Autism Montana. experience to aid in their professional in a non-partisan, comprehensive, per- Civic Eagle’s home office is located the future of civic engagement,” explained Society of Ohio, is an active member of development. Liz resides in Palo Alto sonalized mobile way. They can look up in St. Paul, Minnesota, however much of Green. “You can learn about candidates the Rotary Club of Ashland, Ohio and a with her husband and two children, information about legislation in Congress, the team is spread across the United States, running for office in your area, video volunteer for the Boy Scouts of Ameri- and in her spare time enjoys hiking read political news stories, connect and in- from the east to the west coast. The team debate one of the various topics, and stay ca. around the Bay Area and working on a teract with elected officials and candidates has weekly meetings to determine their up-to-date with political news all through startup with her mom and sister. and even video debate and comment on hot Eagle.”

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Mark Harris, MPA, now works as a Carrie Charbonneau, BA, Kevin Arndt, BA, recently began work- 2014 budget analyst for the Ohio Legislative has recently graduated with ing at Strategic Public Partners as a Obituaries Want to help support Alissa Belna, BA, has Service Commission. her MPA from American project manager. accepted a job as a Relay for the Glenn School University and accepted a Life Specialist at the Astrid Merget Jennifer Nottingham, MA, was recent- position with Deloitte Consulting as a Kwame Christian, MPA/JD, American Cancer Society. 1945 - 2014 and its mission to ly named the bureau chief for Montana Federal Strategy & Operations Consul- has started his own legal Disability Determination Services. tant. practice, The Christian Law inspire citizenship and Kenneth Blacks, MPA, has Astrid Merget, former Office, part time while still accepted an offer as a director of the School of 2010 Hillary LeBail, MPA, is now an Artic working for the university as a legal develop leadership? Presidential Management Public Policy and Manage- policy advisor at the US Department of analyst. His goal is to have a sustainable Brad Cromes, MA/JD , Fellow with the Department ment at The Ohio State Uni- State. solo practice by the middle of 2015. You currently serves as deputy of Housing and Urban Development in versity, died Monday, Oct. Here’s how can visit the firm’s website at kchristian- director for the Portage D.C. starting in Mid-July. The PMF 13, after a lengthy battle Melissa Lindsjo, MA, is now law.com. It’s easy to donate online to one of County Board of Elections. program is a prestigious two-year paid with cancer. She was 69. the senior planner at the many Glenn School funds. Go government fellowship sponsored by At the time of her death she was a pro- Maryland-National Capital Samantha Howe, Ph.D., online to glenn.osu.edu/support. Sean P. Chao, MPA, has the Office of Personnel Management fessor in the Public Administration Institute Park and Planning Commis- published an article, completed the Graduate for recent graduate students in a United at Louisiana State University. She also There you can read about the sion. “Academic Women: Over- Certificate of Intelligence States government agency. served as executive vice chancellor and different Glenn School funds and looked Entrepreneurs,” in Studies on China from the provost at LSU between 2007 and 2010. give online. Brandee Nemire, BA, is now an admin- the Association of American Colleges & National Intelligence University. Second Hilary Carr, MPA, is now Beside being the director of the School istrative associate at the OSU, Office of Universities, Peer Review. daughter, Elaine Yan Chao, was born working at America’s Health Admissions and Financial Aid, Moritz of Public Policy and Management, which earlier this year and named in honor of Insurance Plans, in Washing- College of Law. Donovan Godt, MPA, is merged with the John Glenn Institute to former Secretary of Labor, Elaine Chao. ton, D.C., as a project form the John Glenn School of Public Af- now a senior project associate. Daniel Strasser, MPA, works as a busi- fairs in 2006, she served as associate dean Sara Kilpartrick, MPA, works as the manager at Battelle for Kids. ness services specialist for the Ohio and acting dean of the College of Business executive director for the Ohio Confer- Jennifer Hecksher, MA, was Development Services Agency. at Ohio State. ence- American Association of Univer- recently promoted to Merget had also held a number of sity Professors. Conor Neville, MPA, has a Program Director, Gender Kevin Teaford, MA, has high-level academic positions at other uni- new job at the University of Initiatives in STEMM in The been promoted to the rank Michigan, working as an versities. She was dean of Indiana Univer- Michael McCandlish, WAIP, Ohio State University Office of Re- of lieutenant colonel in the administrative coordinator sity’s School of Public and Environmental has accepted a job as senior search. She also serves as the regional Ohio State Highway Patrol. for campaign strategy and Affairs. She was also associate dean at account executive at advisory board chair for the Ohio, Lt. Colonel Teaford will transfer from his international giving. Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of TogoRun. Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia We want to hear current assignment as commander of Citizenship and Public Affairs and chair of Higher Education Recruitment Consor- from you the Office of Strategic Services to serve its Department of Public Administration. John Michels, MA, has been Estera Pirosca, MPA, recent- tium (HERC) and is the Policy Commit- in the Office of the Superintendent. ly became a board member Keep your classmates and the Glenn elected to serve on the tee Chair and an Executive Committee School informed of your promotions, Minerva Park Village, OH, at the Association of member for the central HERC advisory Abigail Warner, BA, is now job changes, papers/articles/books Council. Christians Ministering board. Bob Bennett working as a business among Internationals (ACMI). 1939 - 2014 written, lectures/seminars given, administrator at Resource marriages, children, and any other 2011 Yuan Liu, MPA, is working as a tax Environmental Manage- personal or professional achievements Daniel Purdy, MPA, is now analysis professional at the Ohio De- Bob Bennett, former Tara Britton, MPA, works as ment in Montrose, PA. you wish to share with us. an analyst for the US partment of Taxation. Ohio Republican Party a public policy and planning Government Accountability Chairman and a member associate at The Center for 2013 Please send your updates and pictures to: Office in Washington, D.C.. Ken Thompson, MPA, has a new job as of the John Glenn School Community Solutions. Karin Abeodu Hoyt, MA, was recently employee benefits specialist for Arling- of Public Affairs’ Board of John Glenn School of Public Affairs Rebeccah Verhoff-Kiss, appointed Section Chief of Policy De- ton County, Virginia. Advisors, died Dec. 6, 2014, Attn: Lisa Frericks Nathaniel Trombley, MPA, MA, got married in March velopment and Management with the at his Cleveland home after a lengthy ill- 150P Page Hall is now working as an 2014 and is now working as Ohio Department of Medicaid, Bureau Brittany Wolverton, MPA, ness. He was 75. 1810 College Road South assistant vice president at the outreach and education of Health Plan Policy has accepted a position as a Bennett was an active member of the Columbus, OH 43210 the New York City Economic officer at ServeOhio, The Ohio Commis- social science researcher at Glenn School’s advisory board and helped or email Lisa at Development Corporation. sion on Service and Volunteerism. the Ohio Department of link the school to the Ohio General As- [email protected] 2012 Education. sembly.

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Kevin Graney, vice president and general manager of General Dynamics NASSCO, talks with Sen. John Glenn about the four-foot long model of the USNS John Glenn he presented to the Glenn School. The 785-foot long USNS John Glenn was constructed by General Dynamics NASSCO and is a Mobile Landing Platform ship for the U.S. Navy. The model will be on permanent display on the 3rd floor of Page Hall.