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Employees share why they give
Joy Bauman
A lifelong love of 4-H drives gifts to the university — with statewide impact.
Kio Burrell
This Buckeye is motivated to pay forward by creating opportunities for women to make a difference.
Patti Dittoe
This Buckeye’s philosophy about giving is simple — but it drives a big impact.
Dr. Julius Mayo III
An international experience led this Buckeye to give for more than 20 years.
Tanya Nocera
Monthly donations keep this Ohio State professor and alumna connected to her ‘why.’
Jeff and Jen Pelletier
A shared passion for educating young people and building community inspires the Pelletiers to give back.
Rick Shaffer
This Buckeye was looking for a way to honor those who left a lasting impact on him — and he found it through Ohio State.
Rob Walker
A WOSU fundraiser puts his money where his mouth is.
Katie Watkins
For this Ohio State admissions director, donating to the College of Pharmacy is easy when student success is so evident.