Profile TabsProfileJanna Thompson-ChordasAcademic Program Coordinatorthompson-chordas.1@osu.edu614-247-5378Office: 216 Kottman Hall2021 Coffey Rd, Columbus OH 43210Professional InformationDegrees & Credentials: Master of Arts., Department of Industrial, Interior and Visual Communication, The Ohio State University, 1997Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Arkansas State University, 1990Biography: Janna received her B.F.A in graphic design from Arkansas State University and her M.A. in visual communication from Ohio State. She taught graphic design for Ohio Dominican University while working for various design offices in Columbus. Her passion lies in serving others, and she is proud to have been a founding contributor of the My Sister’s Fund utilized by the YWCA Columbus. Since joining the Department of Entomology in 2022, she has coordinated the exterior vehicle wrap of the mobile outreach tool, the BUGmobile, and updated the visual presence of Entomology. She supports the department in many roles, the primary being leading undergraduate recruitment and retention. Janna partners with advisors to provide student-focused events and opportunities and connections to resources. She assists with fostering alumni relationships and outreach to expand Entomology’s presence, equitably engaging future students. Janna is a mom of three awesome kids and lives in Grandview Heights. Documents: jmtc_resume_20231201.pdf Works - Any -Journal articleBook/book chapterReportWorking paperPolicy briefPresentationData