EHE Trailblazers

Trailblazers create a path for those who follow them - whether through innovation, research, community engagement or changing their field of expertise for the better. Here are the stories of some of the outstanding trailblazer alums from Ohio State's College of Education and Human Ecology. Do you have a trailblazer that you would like our team to consider for this series? Please share with us at ehe-news@osu.edu

Gina Ginn with award with Ohio State Trailblazer icon overlay

Gina M. Ginn, PhD, may be a high-powered CEO of Columbus Early Learning Centers, but she’s not afraid to get her hands dirty

Kat DePizzo credits college for her career in fashion and retail, creates opportunity for others

Kat Depizzo with students at the Justine Design Lab

President of Justice Design Lab overcame adversity to thrive

Kat DePizzo credits college for her career in fashion and retail, creates opportunity for others

Alum spent career improving consumers’ financial health

Now Jeanne Hogarth provides solar-powered lights to African youth studying for exams

Ohio State Alumni Sue Fitzsimons Trailblazers composite

Alumna leads hospital to earn rare Magnet certification

Sue Fitzsimons’ nursing career benefited from higher education. She encourages other nurses to do likewise.

Alumna emphasizes courage, balance and authenticity

Joy Gaston Gayles takes on ASHE presidency and advancement of DEI at the College of Education at North Carolina State University.

Alumna teaches students to become the best versions of themselves

Emily Shaw makes an impact on her hometown’s next generation

Alumnus advocates for equity in sports for Black athletes

John N. Singer is inaugural associate dean for diversity and inclusion, School of Education and Human Development, Texas A&M University

Barbara Harris holding an award from Ohio State

Alumna Barbara Harris pioneers special education program in Cleveland schools

For 70-plus years, alumna has been Alumni Club of Greater Cleveland member

New Leader awardee Kelly Capatosto makes waves in the world of law

First in her family to study law, alumna thanks her faculty mentor