Alumni in Government
Ohio State is proud of our alumni in local, state, and federal government.
The Buckeyes in the City reception brings together local government officials in and around the City of Columbus and Franklin County to be recognized for their work and to build on Ohio State’s local partnerships and impact.
The Alumni in Government luncheon recognizes and engages our alumni working in and around state and local government in Ohio. During the program, recipients of the Alumni in Government Distinguished Service Award and the How Firm Thy Friendship Award are recognized and honored for their exceptional public service to the people of Ohio.
The Scarlet and Gray Congressional Breakfast and Scholarship Fundraiser recognizes Ohio’s congressional delegation and other Ohio State alumni serving in Congress by bringing together Buckeye alumni, friends and supporters in the Washington, D.C. area while raising support for the Alumni Association Scholarship Fund.
Buckeyes on the Hill is our Washington D.C. reception that engages and builds relationships with alumni, key stakeholders, and friends working in the federal government. This event raises awareness of Ohio State’s top priorities and initiatives with key alumni in government.
Federal Officials
Vice President of the United States
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Philosophy (2009)
State Officials
Frank LaRose
Ohio Secretary of State
Bachelor of Science in Family Resource Management (2007)
Keith Faber
Ohio Auditor of State
Juris Doctor (1991)
Dave Yost
Ohio Attorney General
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism (1984)
Sen. Rob McColley
Ohio Senate
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Finance (2007)
Sen. Willis Blackshear
Ohio Senate
Master of Business Administration (2025)
Sen. Susan Manchester
Ohio Senate
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Political Science (2010)
Sen. Beth Liston
Ohio Senate
Doctor of Philosophy in Pathology (2002), Doctor of Medicine (2002), Master of Public Health (2020)
Sen. Andy Brenner
Ohio Senate
Bachelor of Science in Marketing (1993)
Sen. Bill DeMora
Ohio Senate
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (1989)
Sen. Casey Weinstein
Ohio Senate
Master of Business Administration (2007)
Sen. Ismail Mohamed
Ohio Senate
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (2013), Juris Doctor in Law (2017)
Rep. Beryl Piccolantonio
Ohio House
Juris Doctor (2006)
Rep. Christine Cockley
Ohio House
Associate of Arts in Arts and Sciences (2016), Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and Management (2017), Masters in Public Administration (2021)
Rep. Munira Abdullahi
Ohio House
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (2019)
Rep. Brian Stewart
Ohio House
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (2007), Juris Doctor (2011)
Rep. Derrick Hall
Ohio House
Doctor of Pharmacy (2005), Juris Doctor (2009), Master of Business Administration (2009)
Rep. Lauren McNally
Ohio House
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Journalism (2004, 2007)
Rep. Brian Lorenz
Ohio House
Master of City and Regional Planning (1999)
Rep. Beth Lear
Ohio House
Bachelor of Arts International Studies (1991)
Rep. Crystal Lett
Ohio House
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (2008)
Rep. Kevin Miller
Ohio House
Bachelor of Science in Environment and Natural Resources (1997)
Rep. Bob Peterson
Ohio House
Bachelor of Science in Animal Science (1983)
Rep. Ron Ferguson
Ohio House
Bachelor of Arts in Communication (2008)
Daniel R. Hawkins
Ohio Supreme Court
Juris Doctor (2001)
Local Officials
Nicholas Bankston
Councilmember, Columbus City Council
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (2012)
Megan Kilgore
Auditor, City of Columbus
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (2004)
Zach Klien
City Attorney, City of Columbus
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (2001)
Michael Stinziano
Auditor, Franklin County
Juris Doctor (2007)
Adam Fowler
Engineer, Franklin County
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (2002)
Shayla Favor
Prosecuting Attorney, Franklin County
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (2003)
Maryellen O'Shaughnessy
Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, Franklin County
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism (1987)