Board
From the greatest school to the greatest city, our mission is to support the social, charitable and professional goals of The Ohio State University family in the New York City Metropolitan Area, alumni and friends alike.
The deep sense of community felt at Ohio State is second to none, and we’ve brought that to the Big Apple with us. Throughout the year we come together for game watches, networking, intramural sports, community service and fundraising. No matter what your interest, there is something for everyone, so if you’re seeking a way to lend your talents, get involved, and strengthen our club, consider becoming a board member today! Email us at nycbuckeyes@gmail.com and let us know how you’d like to contribute to the board!
EXECUTIVE BOARD
President: Responsible for planning, organizing, and management of club activities as the club’s chief executive officer.
Ryan Monell
Email: osuacny@gmail.com
Graduation Year: 2010
Degree: Political Science
Current Industry: Politics
Interests/Hobbies: Running, Politics and Ohio State Football
Favorite OSU Tradition: Carmen Ohio
Vice President/Secretary: Assists the president and other officers with their duties, serves as president when she/he is prevented from carrying out the duties of his/her office for various reasons; Ensures meetings are effectively organized and minuted; Maintains effective records and administration.
Kristin Kolatalo
Graduation Year: 2006
Degree: B.S.B.A Fisher College of Business; Marketing, Transportation and Logistics
Current Industry: E-Commerce Manager
Interests/Hobbies: Trying new things in NYC and volunteering at soup kitchens
Favorite OSU Tradition: Script Ohio and dotting the “i”
Treasurer: Responsible for control of the club’s money, it’s collection, and disbursement, as well as maintaing club’s financial records.
Hanna Gebremedhin
Graduation Year: 2010
Degree: B.A. International Studies, World Economy and Business
Current Industry: Investment Finance
Interests/Hobbies: GoT, Mentoring kids through the iMentoring program, reading
Favorite OSU Tradition: Watching OSU football with friends while enjoying Buckeyes!
CHAIRS
Game Watch Chair – responsible for ensuring all game watches are successful, devising schedules to staff gamedays, coordinating with venues and
outreach to club members.
Michael Ross
Graduation Year: 2007
Degree: B.S.B.A Fisher College of Business; Logistics Management and Operations Management
Advancement Chair: Responsible for setting goals and defining the mission of the club through volunteerism, scholarship and community engagement; Oversees the scholarship programming and execution of the process to award club scholarships to current and future students.
James Walton
Graduation Year: 2008, 2012
Degree: B.A. Middle Childhood Education. MBA Commercialization and Strategy
Current Industry: Higher Education
Interests/Hobbies: Adventures in Arts and Culture in NYC, hiking, boating, and exploring the wilderness beyond
Favorite OSU Tradition: With the hustle of NYC you forget about some of your college years -but nobody ever forgets The Game!
Volunteerism Chair: Responsible for identifying volunteer opportunities, planning, and outreach to club members to ensure successful events.
Allie Roda
Graduation Year: 2014
Degree: Triple Major in Strategic Communication, Business Marketing, and Spanish.
Current Industry: Marketing in the adtech industry
Favorite OSU Tradition: Singing the first verse of “Carmen Ohio” at the end of a home football game
Volunteerism Committee Member:
Melanie Rose
Gradution Year: 2016
Degree: B.S. Ed. Sport Industry
Current Industry: Sports
Interests/Hobbies: Riding Bikes in Central Park, watching/attending any and every Sporting event, touring the city for the best Guacamole
Favorite OSU Tradition: Storming the field after beating Michigan
Communications Chair: Responsible for managing and directing the club’s internal and external communications, including social media
Adrianne Varwig
Graduation Year: 2008
Degree: Theater, Cultural Anthropology
Current Industry: Digital PR and Advertising
Interests/Hobbies: Travel, live music, singing/karaoke, reading, cats, coloring (and other crafty things)
Favorite OSU Tradition: O-H-I-O chant in the stadium (also as an exchange with random strangers wearing Buckeye Gear)
Social Media Chair: Responsible for day-to-day management of social media channels.
Heidi Liou
Graduation Year: 2015
Degree: Fashion and Retail Studies
Current Industry: Retail
Interests/Hobbies: Calligraphy, Product Development, Synchronized Swimming
Favorite OSU Tradition: Synchronized Swimming at McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion!
Website Chair: Responsible for keeping the club website updated and timely.
Melissa Danus
Graduation Year: 2008
Degree: B.S.B.A Fisher College of Business; Marketing, Logistics and Transportation
Current Industry: Retail E-Commerce Merchandising
Interests/Hobbies: Hiking, all things arts and crafts
Favorite OSU Tradition: Mirror Lake!
OPEN POSITIONS:
Compliance Officer: Responsibilities include working with Treasurer in ensuring the board complies with its outside regulatory requirements and internal policies.
Fundraising Chair: Responsible for all fundraising efforts, including coordinating with the board to provide a good outcome to each fundraising event. They are responsible for keeping record of the money and transferring it to the treasurer for appropriate deposit.
Networking Chair: Act as the chief engagement officer for the organization, to create and foster relationships with other organizations and individuals to further our goals as a club.
Social Chair: Responsible for creating and executing all club social functions that are held, keeping in contact with all other officers to incorporate the potential alumni both in and out of NYC, and collaborating with OSUAA Columbus to coordinate events to promote the organization.