Featured Alumni and Career Success

Glenn College alumni excel in careers that span these areas:

  • State and Local Government
  • Federal Government
  • Nonprofit Organizations
  • For-profit Companies

What unites all of our graduates is the flexibility of their degree, knowledge and skills, and the desire to make a positive impact.

Dive deeper into careers:

Featured Recent Undergraduate Alumni:

“I am an advocate for social justice with a focus on youth and whole-family needs. I apply an equity minded lens, inside and outside of the office, and I have a deep love for the Columbus community that I serve.”

“I have always had a desire for service. The most important thing to me is seeing the impact that my work has. I value a positive and productive work environment encouraging dynamic solutions to problems, even within constraints. I am motivated by teamwork in groups that act with the organization's goals in mind. My policy interests include economic development, housing, and youth development.”

“I collaborate with local transportation providers, businesses and other organizations to identify and address issues with transportation access such as affordability, availability and awareness. I also supervise the Transportation Resource Center, which connects consumers with transportation resources.”

“I am responsible for implementing operational efficiency measures and managing projects that align with our sector's business objectives and communications goals. I am recognized for my ability to streamline team organization, coupled with a knack for creative storytelling, and a strong aptitude in research and data visualization.”

Emily is pursuing her Master of Arts in International Relations at Johns Hopkins University.

“I enjoy using my communication and policy skills to build strong connections within the agricultural industry, and I have a passion for public policy, writing and public speaking.”

“I leverage my background, education and skills in research, problem-solving, leadership and project management to serve my community and make an impact on the education and leadership development of future generations who share marginalized identities.”

“The John Glenn College of Public Affairs programs play a pivotal role in empowering women to step into leadership roles and make their voices heard.” 

“I work in communications and development and have experience working with executives, businesses and public officials in advancing organizational goals, efficiencies and public awareness. I utilize my knowledge of strategic planning, public affairs, digital media, media relations, community involvement and team leadership.”

Other Notable Alumni

  • Sherrod Brown, MA '81, United States Senator
  • Drew Willison, MPA '90, U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms
  • Chuck Atkins, MA '73, Chief of Staff, U.S. House Science & Technology Committee
  • Mary Schiavo, MA '77, Inspector General, U.S. Department of Transportation
  • Dan Crippen, MA '76, Director, U.S. Congressional Budget Office
  • Anne Henry Chasser, MA '99, Commissioner for Trademarks, US Patent and Trademark Office
  • Tracy Plouck, MPA '97, Director, Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addition Services
  • William Schkurti, MA '74, Director, Ohio Office of Budget and Management
  • Lisa Patt McDaniel, MPA '96, Director, Ohio Department of Development
  • Don Anderson, MA '73, Director, Ohio Department of Natural Resources
  • William Ryan, MA '90, Director, Ohio Department of Health
  • Thomas Rice, MA '81, Superintendent, Ohio State Highway Patrol
  • Dana McDaniel, MPA '90, Brigadier General, Ohio National Guard and City Manager, Dublin, Ohio
  • Julia Dorrian, MA '97, Judge, 10th District Court
  • Michael White, MA '74, Mayor, City of Cleveland
  • Matt Habash, MA '81, President, Columbus City Councilv
  • Michael Epperson, MA '97, City Manager, New Bern, North Carolina
  • David Elder, MA '80, City Manager, Worthington, Ohio
  • Douglas Elliot, MPA '79, City Manager, Oxford, Ohio
  • Donald Holycross, MPA '77, City Manager, Pulaski, Ohio
  • Craig Hubler, MPA '79, City Manager, Nevada, Missouri
  • Thomas Lando, MA '73, City Manager, Chico, California
  • Andrew Brannen, MPA '99, City Manager, Princeton, New Jersey
  • Douglas Lewis, MPA '82, City Manager, Conneaut, Ohio
  • Judith Zimomra, MPA '82, City Manager, Sanibel, Florida
  • Jeff Cabot, MA '71, City Manager, Franklin County, Ohio
  • Guy Worley, MA '91, President & CEO, Columbus Downtown Development Corp. and Capitol South Community Urban Redevelopment Corp.
  • Don Brown, MA '72, County Administrator, Franklin County, Ohio
  • Gregory Paxton, MA '98, Fire Chief, Columbus Division of Fire
  • John Bartle, Ph.D. '90, Dean, College of Public Affairs and Community Service, University of Nebraska at Omaha
  • Bart Wechsler, Ph.D. '85, Director, Trueman School, University of Missouri
  • Glen Hahn Cope, Ph.D. '81, Dean, College of Public Affairs and Administration, University of Illinois
  • Min Bong You, Ph.D. '90, Dean of Graduate School and Social Sciences, Sungyunkwan University, Seoul, South Korea
  • Malik Abdall, MPA '82, Presidential Advisor, Office of Somali President
  • Yun Hi Won, Ph.D. '91, President, University of Seoul , South Korea
  • Brett Baby, MA '78, President, United Healthcare of Ohio
  • David Taylor, MPA '75/Ph.D. '76, CEO, Cambridge Books
  • Michael Champness, MPA '87, Executive Coordinator, Dept. of Defense Air Domain Awareness Integration at Headquarters, U.S. Air Force