The Ohio State University Alumni Association

Sally Rockey ’80, ’82, ’85 PhD has made it her life’s work to create an environment where the best science can flourish and make a positive difference in people’s lives.

For those who have received a cancer diagnosis and must travel to obtain lifesaving treatment, the costs can seem insurmountable. Jane Jacquemin-Clark ’83 wanted to do something to help patients and their families.

Scott Gale ’90 always knew he wanted a career in government and at first believed he should attend college in Washington, D.C. Finding Ohio State spurred his passion: mentoring prospective and current Buckeye students.

At just 31, Kunal Parikh ’12 is a faculty member of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, founder of the Global Institute for Vision Equity and co-founder of the Social Innovation Lab in Baltimore.

Elizabeth Seely ’90, chief administrative officer at Ohio State’s Wexner Medical Center, couldn’t be prouder of the frontline workers’ response to the pandemic.

Inspired by the loss of a close relative to cancer and motivated by a lifelong fascination with genetics, Heather Hampel ’93 has made it her life’s work to help cancer patients and their families.

Wherever she goes, Lisa Coleman ’94 seeks to create a sense of belonging. She’s known for opening the doors to education.

Those who know David Emerling ’81 say he has a superpower: recruiting alumni to join and lead the Alumni Club of Detroit.

Mentor, coach, guide. That’s how people describe Suzanne Scharer ’06, who has helped hundreds of students and alumni.