Jennifer Beard named interim director
The Office of Academic Affairs is pleased to announce that on July 1 Jennifer Beard began serving as interim director of The Women’s Place, following the retirement of Hazel Morrow-Jones.
Jennifer has served as assistant director of The Women's Place (TWP), Ohio State’s women's policy office and agent of culture change, since 2008. Throughout this time, she played an integral role, working closely with the TWP directors to transform the culture and remove institutional barriers for women at Ohio State.
She is responsible for the creation and implementation of various initiatives including women's leadership development and programs for non-traditional women students. Jennifer is a licensed social worker. Her twenty year career in serving women and children has included clinical research, health promotions, and policy advocacy.
As interim director, Jennifer, along with TWP staff, will ensure that The Women's Place will continue to work to catalyze change to create an equitable environment in which Ohio State women can thrive.
Please join us in welcoming Jennifer to her new role.
The Office of Academic Affairs is currently conducting a national search for the director position. If you are interested in applying, please send your application materials to: Bobbie Houser, administrative manager, Office of Academic Affairs, 386 Bricker Hall, 190 North Oval Mall or houser.73@osu.edu.