An Ohio State Woman Who Changed My Life

Ohio State has many tremendous women who impact the lives of those who cross their paths. Faculty, staff and students tell their stories in the recordings below of how some of these Ohio State women changed their lives. The recordings help preserve, celebrate, and share the effect the women had on others.

Ana Berrios-Allison
Ana Berrios-Allison
Associate Director of Career Connection
She is very passionate about helping people find their career path and find their true self.
April Calkovsky describes how Ana Berrios-Allison’s positivity and enthusiasm about the importance of living our best life inspires others to move forward with their lives, and how Ana empowers others, including April, to realize their career paths.
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Dr. Martha Sucheston
Dr. Martha Sucheston
Faculty emeritus, Division of Anatomy, College of Medicine
Dr. Sucheston is definitely that pebble … in the pond, and you continue to feel the ripples forever.
Francesca Druggan speaks about Dr. Sucheston’s eagerness to pass on her experiences, and how Dr. Sucheston was a strong influence on her leadership and instructional skills.
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Dr. Stephanie Cook
Dr. Stephanie Cook
Assistant professor, clinical, Emergency Medicine; physician, FPG-Emergency Medicine
She is like sunshine that just comes into your life and provides you with inspiration.
Wanda Dillard describes how Dr. Stephanie Cook sees the positive side of life and how even though she is a professional, she is down to earth.
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Greta Russell
Greta Russell
Former Ohio State Comptroller
She has become my mentor, my confidant, my shero, and she has so much wisdom.
Wanda Dillard describes her long working relationship with Greta Russell and how Greta has been a constant source of inspiration and wisdom.
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