And students and families will have skin in the game. It’s also going to require looking hard at ways to reduce education costs and leveraging every state and federal resource. All Buckeyes who care about scholarships will be invited to be part of it. We’re working with a small number of clubs and societies to get started, and if that’s any indication of what’s to come, it’ll be a phenomenal grassroots effort. When you have matching funds, and the money you raise is going to students in your own community, maybe your neighbor’s kid, there’s a lot of motivation. The funds raised will be invested in students from those clubs’ areas or tied to societies because of their interests or areas of study. We have scholarship champions, very generous individuals who have provided dollars to match those raised by alumni groups. We are focused in our communities and starting to work with alumni clubs and societies. So, what’s the easiest way to wrap your arms around Buckeye Nation? The alumni association is a great place to start. Her upbringing in Caracas, Venezuela, MBA studies in Madrid, Spain, and love of travel contribute to her dynamic view of the world.
Her four years as an All-American swimmer at the University of Florida, where she earned a bachelor’s in sports management, helped her build grit and commitment to a team (and she’s on ours now). Meinhard’s 26 years in higher education philanthropy and administration give her a strong foundation to envision how she will serve Ohio State, particularly in achieving a 10-year goal to ensure undergraduates can pursue their degrees without going into debt. “The other message I want to send is that whether or not you have time right now to be involved, know that the table’s big and there’s always a chair for you.” Kristina and I are 100% committed,” she says.
And with that comes a great sense of responsibility. “I want alumni to know we fully understand what an absolute privilege it is to be in the leadership position at this university. Her authenticity comes through in her voice, her eyes, the way she leans forward.
Veronica Meinhard pauses, reflecting on what she wants Ohio State alumni to know about her wife, President Kristina M.
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