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Enriching firm friendships across our alumni and Buckeye communities

Scarlet & Gay: The OSU LGBTQ Alumni Society - About

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About

Founded in 2001, Scarlet & Gay creates a welcoming space for the entire Ohio State community, celebrating and supporting alumni, students, allies and friends.

Scarlet & Gay is all about connection, celebration and impact!

We sponsor scholarships, host fun and meaningful events for students and alumni, and collaborate with community partners to promote awareness and education. Everyone is welcome — join us today!

Ways to get involved: 

  • Become a member. Help us grow and make a difference. Sign up today!
  • Follow us. Stay in the loop on social media.
  • Serve on a committee or on the Board of Directors.
  • Lead with us. There are open board roles on committees: Scholarship, Programming, Membership and Social Media. Email scarletandgay@osu.edu for details.
  • Keep in touch through the Alumni Association to get updates and opportunities.

Board of Governors

Wayland Hinds

President

Open

Vice President

Anne Casto

Treasurer

Omercan Karaduman

Secretary

Matt Hall

NCOD Fundraising Lead

Madi Watkins

Communications Chair

Natalie Hurst

Community Service

Riley Bruck

Scholarship Chair

Mark Schwamberger

Member at Large

Lark Starnes and Chay Rossing

Student Representatives

Kristina Toliver

Past President

Open

Membership Chair