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Membership in the Society of Alumni and Friends is open to all, including agencies, societies, and organizations that have demonstrated an interest in the College. Thank you for your interest in learning more about the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine – we hope to hear from you if you’d like to become involved! 

Society of Alumni and Friends Board of Directors

The Society of Alumni and Friends is governed by a board of elected volunteers who work year-round to enhance the reputation and reach of the college, guided by our mission and vision: 

The mission of the Society of Alumni and Friends is to inform, engage and serve current and future alumni and friends of 51ÉçÇø Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. 

The Society of Alumni and Friends is whole when every alumnus is connected to the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. 

The board’s purpose is threefold: to serve and support the college by providing advice and support to leadership; inform and engage current and future alumni and friends of the college; and support philanthropic initiatives aimed at keeping the college affordable for future generations. Our board members are trusted representatives of the Heritage College of Medicine and a positive example of servant leadership. 

If you have questions about the current work of the SAF board or wish to become involved, please contact its executive secretary, Yumi Choe, at: choe@ohio.edu  

2023-2024 Society of Alumni and Friends Board Roster

President

• Jared C. Storck, D.O. ('06 LECOM)

Vice President

• Shelby K. Raiser, D.O. ('02 LECOM)

Past President

• John F. Ramey, D.O. ('92)

Board of Directors

• Jose A. Bazan, D.O. ('04)
• Nicole J. Danner, D.O. ('01)
• David C. DeWalt, D.O. ('97)
• Alanna Fostyk, D.O. ('12)
• Justin Gusching, D.O. ('12)
• Dan Modarelli, D.O. ('97)
• Nina Passen Oberschmidt, D.O. ('18)
• Crystal Piras, D.O. ('18)
• Dawn Sammons, D.O. ('03)
• Nathan P. Samsa, D.O. ('07)
• Jeffrey S. Tharp, D.O. ('90)
• Mark T. Wagner, D.O. ('83)
• Elizabeth Yoder, D.O. ('06)
• Michael Zacharias, D.O. ('07)

Resident Representative

• Chynna D. Smith, D.O. ('22)

Student Representatives

• Jonathan Peters, Dublin SGA President
• Marisa Vislay, Cleveland SGA President
• Jasan Sandhu, Athens SGA President

Ex-Offcio Members

• Kenneth H. Johnson, D.O., Heritage College Executive Dean
• William J. Burke, D.O. ('88), Dublin Campus Dean
• Isaac J. Kirstein, D.O., Cleveland Campus Dean
• Tracy Shaub, D.O., Athens Campus Dean
• Yumi Choe, Executive Secretary, Athens