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Meet our 2022 Award Winners
Ruthmarie Mitsch Professional Development Award
Dr. Rachel Arpin, Learning & Development Consultant for The James Clinical Operations Administration at the Wexner Medical Center is an integral member of the Ballam Symposium planning committee. Dr. Arpin seeks to complete a leadership certification program with The John Maxwell Team which, as her nomination stated, will allow her to bring the fruits of this program back to Ohio State by facilitating leadership programs for colleagues. To progress her career within the field of leadership education, this certification is an incredible and timely opportunity to not only grow her repertoire, but also share the wealth of this development with her colleagues.
Michelle McCoy, Administrative Secretary and Medical Student Coordinator for the Department of Urology at the Wexner Medical Center. Michelle has been integral in implementing a summer ‘UroScholars’ program for underrepresented medical students. She has served a critical role in the recruitment of students for this experience, placing them in appropriate clinical settings, and providing them with needed faculty, clinical, and research support. She would like to bring that type of skillset – with appropriate additional training – to resident education as well, which would be of critical use to her department and its ongoing education and outreach goals. Michelle’s nomination stated that has been an excellent and critical addition to her department’s strategic and education goals. She throws herself wholeheartedly into everything that she takes on, and surely this experience and opportunity will be no exception.
Mary Ann Williams Woman's Leadership Award
Dr. Tina Pierce, Professional Development Programs Manager for the John Glenn College of Public Affairs. Her nomination stated that she is a strong leader who is dedicated to positive social change and maximizing opportunities for marginalized groups. She is a teacher and mentor to students at Ohio State and she advises the Glenn College on diversity, equity, inclusion and justice initiatives, confidently steering the college in a direction of positive change. Dr. Pierce wears many hats as a leader. She teaches and mentors college students as an academic instructor and as the staff advisor for the student organization IGNITE which encourages civic engagement, leadership, and political power against gender inequality. She manages professional development programs that empower women to run for public office. As a member of the Columbus Board of Education, she advocates for high-quality education for the Columbus City School District. Dr. Pierce advocates for bringing marginalized groups to the table and excels at connecting those in her network with each other for empowerment and collaboration.
Dr. Patricia Cunningham II Commitment to Service Award
Selena Browning, Assistant Director for the Office of Advancement Events and Programs. Selena’s passion for the Pelotonia fundraiser and ride for cancer research is a huge part of who she is, proven not only as she approaches her seventh ride, but her third year as the co-captain of Team Buckeye. The time, energy and love she gives to this enormous endeavor is inspiring and impactful to so many. Selena has personally raised over $42k for the Pelotonia for cancer research in her years of participation and gives so much of her time and leadership in ways that are priceless. As a co-caption for Team Buckeye, Selena spreads excitement for the Pelotonia to as many people as she can, recruiting new riders and donors, and planning fundraising events that engage people with the cause. Selena is a strong leader who works hard and wants to help as many people as she can.
Dr. Rachel Arpin, Learning & Development Consultant for The James Clinical Operations Administration at the Wexner Medical Center is an integral member of the Ballam Symposium planning committee. Dr. Arpin seeks to complete a leadership certification program with The John Maxwell Team which, as her nomination stated, will allow her to bring the fruits of this program back to Ohio State by facilitating leadership programs for colleagues. To progress her career within the field of leadership education, this certification is an incredible and timely opportunity to not only grow her repertoire, but also share the wealth of this development with her colleagues.
Michelle McCoy, Administrative Secretary and Medical Student Coordinator for the Department of Urology at the Wexner Medical Center. Michelle has been integral in implementing a summer ‘UroScholars’ program for underrepresented medical students. She has served a critical role in the recruitment of students for this experience, placing them in appropriate clinical settings, and providing them with needed faculty, clinical, and research support. She would like to bring that type of skillset – with appropriate additional training – to resident education as well, which would be of critical use to her department and its ongoing education and outreach goals. Michelle’s nomination stated that has been an excellent and critical addition to her department’s strategic and education goals. She throws herself wholeheartedly into everything that she takes on, and surely this experience and opportunity will be no exception.
Mary Ann Williams Woman's Leadership Award
Dr. Tina Pierce, Professional Development Programs Manager for the John Glenn College of Public Affairs. Her nomination stated that she is a strong leader who is dedicated to positive social change and maximizing opportunities for marginalized groups. She is a teacher and mentor to students at Ohio State and she advises the Glenn College on diversity, equity, inclusion and justice initiatives, confidently steering the college in a direction of positive change. Dr. Pierce wears many hats as a leader. She teaches and mentors college students as an academic instructor and as the staff advisor for the student organization IGNITE which encourages civic engagement, leadership, and political power against gender inequality. She manages professional development programs that empower women to run for public office. As a member of the Columbus Board of Education, she advocates for high-quality education for the Columbus City School District. Dr. Pierce advocates for bringing marginalized groups to the table and excels at connecting those in her network with each other for empowerment and collaboration.
Dr. Patricia Cunningham II Commitment to Service Award
Selena Browning, Assistant Director for the Office of Advancement Events and Programs. Selena’s passion for the Pelotonia fundraiser and ride for cancer research is a huge part of who she is, proven not only as she approaches her seventh ride, but her third year as the co-captain of Team Buckeye. The time, energy and love she gives to this enormous endeavor is inspiring and impactful to so many. Selena has personally raised over $42k for the Pelotonia for cancer research in her years of participation and gives so much of her time and leadership in ways that are priceless. As a co-caption for Team Buckeye, Selena spreads excitement for the Pelotonia to as many people as she can, recruiting new riders and donors, and planning fundraising events that engage people with the cause. Selena is a strong leader who works hard and wants to help as many people as she can.
