After years of annual giving to a scholarship fund in her name, Pam Conrad has established an endowment to make a lasting impact on the Glenn College.
“I started my career in government and then worked as a government contractor, so I have always been interested in what was happening with the Glenn College,” Conrad stated. “When I got close to retirement, I wanted to make a commitment to the university. I couldn’t think of a better way to do this than through the Glenn College because it will allow future generations of leaders to excel. I am very interested in maintaining high levels of professionalism and competency in long-term government service.”
After graduating in 1971, Conrad dedicated 44 years to working in government and healthcare. After working as a policy analyst for the State of Ohio, in the private sector helping upgrade state-run Medicaid program systems and two years on the Columbus City Council, Conrad worked as finance director for the Ohio Democratic Party. Her fundraising efforts included Sen. Glenn’s 1984 run for President.
“Senator Glenn was a magnificent individual who I knew personally through my work with him on his campaigns,” stated Conrad. “It’s been wonderful to see his legacy live on through the growth and high-level output of the college throughout the years. Over the past few decades, the role of the private sector running government programs has exploded. I am happy to support an institution that helps promote collaboration, research and technology innovation that allows government contractors and government policy officials to work together hand-in-hand and understand one other.”
Conrad reflected on her scholarship recipients and her appreciation of how the college is helping shape the community. “I’ve been very impressed with every single one of my scholarship recipients. The degree of their dedication is refreshing,” Conrad said. “I believe the Glenn College has improved the university’s relationship with local and state government. It is vital that policymakers be able to look at the college as a source of immense research capability, talent and consultation. It is in the best interest of us all to support the Glenn College, so it can continue turning out the very best.”