Awards and Recognitions
NLC Centennial Under 40 Impact Award
2024
OHIO Outstanding Administrator Award
2023
Racial Equity Coalition of Appalachia Leadership
2021 - Present
Outstanding Accessibility Ally Award
2020
AAC&U Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation (TRHT) Campus Project Leader
2017 - 2020
OHIO Honors Tutorial College Service to College Award
2007, 2016
Ohio University Board of Trustees Special Service Award
2007
OHIO Dean of Students Citation for Efforts Supporting Diversity
2006
Transatlantic Dialogue Initiative - Strong Cities Network (2024)
Candidate and Campaign Training - LGBTQ+ Victory Institute (2024)
Racial Equity and Leadership (REAL) Institute - NLC (2023 Cohort)
Governing Essentials for Local Elected Officials - Voinovich School (2023)
Strategic Doing Practitioner Certification - UNA / Voinovich School (2022)
Kathy Obear Inclusion Partner Program - The Center for Transformation and Change (2022)
Leadership Athens County - Athens County Foundation (2022 Cohort)
Leading in Appalachia - Voinovich School (2022 Cohort)
Racial Healing Circle Facilitator Training - AAC&U (2018)
Emerging Leaders Program - AASCU (2018)
Respecting Indigenous History
September 2024 | Resolution R-07-24
Encouraged use of land acknowledgments and recognized the historical presence of Indigenous communities.
Expanding High-Speed Internet Access
May 2024 | Ordinance O-42-2
Established a city fiber network to improve broadband infrastructure and digital equity across Athens.
Enhancing Public Safety: New Fire Department Headquarters
December 2023 | Ordinance O-145-23
Funded and authorized construction of a new fire station to modernize emergency services and improve safety.
Reaffirming Racial Equity Commitments
August 2023 | Resolution R-06-23
Reaffirmed the city's commitment to racial equity in housing, education, and employment.
Strengthening Environmental Infrastructure
March 2023 | Resolution R-03-23
Expanded sewer infrastructure through city-county partnerships to protect public health and improve wastewater systems.
Promoting Inclusive and Gender-Neutral Language
May 2022 | Resolution R-05-22
Updated the city code to remove gendered language and promote gender inclusivity.
Expanding Anti-Discrimination Protections
February 2022 | Ordinance O-18-22
Prohibited hair-based discrimination, especially protecting natural hairstyles in schools, workplaces, and public spaces.
