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Mickey Hart, Director of the LGBT Center  Mickey holds a Master's of Education: College Student Personnel degree from Ohio University (1998). He is a long time advocate for LGBT people and educator of LGBT concerns. Prior to his work with the LGBT Center, Mickey worked in Residence Life at OU and Antioch College, in substance abuse prevention in Athens County and at his own restaurant in his hometown. He is originally from Laurelville, OH. Currently, Mickey serves as the Chair of the Board of Directors of Equality Ohio. For over 9 years, Mickey served on the Board of Directors of UCM: Center for Spiritual Growth and Social Justice. Mickey loves many things about Athens and Ohio University. When asked what he likes most about the LGBT Community at OU, he said, “I think we have a most wonderful community and the individuals really make it special. There are so many great LGBTA people here and I am fortunate to know many of them. I wish more people knew each other and realized how large a LGBT population there is at OU and in Southeastern Ohio.”
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Erica Boehnlein, Student Assistant, OutWrite!  Erica Boehnlein is a junior Magazine Journalism and Women's Studies double major. She is president of the Empowering Women of Ohio (formerly Swarm of Dykes), Copyeditor of the InterActivist, and she works at TBAMA as an Usher. She loves OU because it is an absolutely beautiful campus, but she also loves the people and the faculty. She has had amazing professors that have challenged her ways of thinking and has met people that have changed her life significantly for the better. She thinks that the LGBT community at OU is full of diversity and has a strong sense of solidarity. It continues to grow and has already become a fighting force for justice and equality throughout our campus and the Athens community. |
Aaron Fancey, Student Assistant, Archives  Aaron Fancey is a sophomore interested in the Communication Studies/Public Advocacy program. He serves Student Senate as the LGBT Affairs Commissioner, as well as being a former Clerk and frequent attendee at Open Doors meetings. Aaron is a professed lover of the Athens area, particularly appreciating the levels of diversity and natural beauty that the campus and surrounding communities provide. He enjoys what he considers a unique juxtaposition of intellectual thought and relatively rural surroundings. What Aaron likes best about the LGBTA community of OU is the overall friendliness and close-knit feel. "Coming from a smaller town I never had much opportunity to socialize with other queer students. I was pleasantly surprised to find that in short time I felt included in the community." |
Bobby Landers, Student Assistant, Librarian  Bobby is a second year student whose major concentration of study is Sociology and English. He is involved with Open Doors, one of the many LGBT groups on campus. Bobby enjoys attending OU and being in Athens in general because the area is very diverse and has opened him up to many options, as well as meeting new people. He is thankful for the great diversity within the LGBT community as well. “Being surrounded by so many wonderful people, and having access to numerous resources on campus is a GREAT feeling. It really makes me appreciate just how good the LGBT community has it at OU.” |
Sara Mosher, Student Assistant, Web Site  Sara is a third year student studying Philosophy and Visual Communications. She is part of the Ohio Program of Intensive English as an English conversation partner to international students. When asked what she likes most about OU, she replied, “I like all the nooks and crannies here. The small size of the campus makes each place more important to me.” She also appreciates the abundance of LGBT organizations and commends the support network in place. “Not every campus has this great of an environment for LGBT people,” she comments, “but OU has really made an effort and it shows.” |
Jackie Price, Student Assistant, SpeakOut!  Jackie Price is a Senior Creative Writing and Linguistics Major with a Minor in Philosophy. Jackie is involved with the Chinese Language Association. She finds the originality of Athenians really appealing, and comments, "The LGBT community is chock full of original people. No carbon copies here!" In her free time, Jackie likes to adopt new perspectives, go on exciting adventures, and attempt things most people shy away from, cannot pronounce, or have never even heard of. As a Creative Writing Major, she also enjoys making up stories.
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Caitlin Snyder, Student Assistant, Safezone & Projects  Caitlin Snyder is a senior double majoring in English and Psychology. She is part of The Lost Flamingo Company and Game Show Appreciation Society. She loves OU because she loves to learn and she appreciates the active roles professors take in students’ lives. She feels that the campus attitude of active unity is reflected in the LGBT community as well. OU students and faculty have made leaps and bounds toward making a friendly community for everyone, and each year, more steps are taken toward this end. | | | | | | | | |
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