Meet Our Team
Ohio State aims to provide parents with a seamless connection to a large university. This idea of "One University" is promoted through the cooperative efforts of many distinct departments on campus. To achieve that mission, staffing for Parent and Family Relations is provided jointly by the Office of Student Life and University Development. These efforts allow Ohio State to best meet the needs of our student body.
Parent and Family Relations

Beth Ullum
Director, Parent and Family Relations

Adam Specht
Assistant Director, Parent and Family Relations

Noah Gilbert
Coordinator, Parent and Family Relations

Matt Couch, PhD
Associate Dean of Students and Sr. Director of Student Activities & Student Life Orientation
Parent and Family Philanthropy

Lynne Deshler
Senior Director, Parent and Family Philanthropy
Sarah Oliver
Coordinator, Parent and Family Philanthropy