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 Ģ����Ƶ Gov. Mike DeWine recently appointed a new student member to the Ģ����Ƶ University Board of Trustees. Ava Wood was named a student trustee on May 2, 2025.

Wood is a dedicated student leader at Ģ����Ƶ University and a passionate advocate for student engagement, sustainability, and social equity. She is pursuing a degree in Environmental Studies through the Honors Tutorial College, with a focus on land preservation and environmental justice. She is also minoring in Political Science and earning a certificate in Law, Justice, and Culture. Wood aspires to pursue a career in environmental law, where she can combine her passion for policy, justice, and environmental stewardship.

“I’m incredibly honored to serve as a student trustee on the University’s Board of Trustees,” Wood said. “It’s a privilege to represent the student body and bring our perspectives to the table in decisions that shape our campus community. I’m excited for the opportunity to learn from the expertise of the board, build meaningful connections, and grow through the mentorship and collaboration this role offers.”

Her commitment to community service and environmental advocacy has led her to contribute to research through the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service and to plan and support the philanthropic and service-based initiatives of her sorority, Sigma Kappa. She also serves as a dedicated member of the Panhellenic Executive Board, working to strengthen and enhance the Sorority and Fraternity Life experience at Ģ����Ƶ University. Wood has volunteered to support sustainable development efforts across the country and plans to continue ensuring a long-term impact in all she does.

She spends her free time reading, writing and hiking, as well as with her family and her sorority sisters—young women who have become some of her closest friends and greatest sources of support.

Wood attended her first Ģ����Ƶ University Board of Trustees meetings on June 12-13, 2025. Her term will end on May 13, 2027.

Student trustees are appointed by the governor of Ģ����Ƶ from a group of five candidates suggested to the governor. A committee of student leaders annually reviews applications and forwards its nominations to the Office of the President for referral to the Governor's Office.