Justice & Equity

Role and Mission

The mission of the Justice and Equity Committee is to support, protect, and advocate for the safety and success of all students, with a strong emphasis on marginalized groups; we will work to ensure that The Ohio State University promotes these same principles through policy and programming.

Chay Robert Rossing.1@buckeyemail.osu.edu

Director of Justice & Equity

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Chay is a senior here at the Ohio State University on a dual degree track to earn a degree in Philosophy with a minor in LGBTQ+ Studies as well as a degree with a double major in French and Religious Studies here at the university. His passion for advocacy is rooted in the intersection of queer and health advocacy and equity and his research in the ethical implications of systemic injustice in these disciplines. Chay is a first generation student, full time employee at OSU’s Wexner Medical Center, and involved in domestic violence prevention programs and HIV/AIDS advocacy groups around campus.

Projects & Policy

• Diversity Requirements in First Year Success Series

• EndHateOSU

  • Twitter

  • Instagram

  • No Bliss in Ignorance: A Conversation about Africa on March 5th at 7 PM in the Great Hall of the Ohio Union

• Expansion of Gender-Inclusive Housing Expansion

• Expansion of Faith-Friendly Dining Options

• Diversity Summit

• Queer Week

Deputy Directors 

Danny Buanno.1 (He/Him/His)

Danny is a 4th-year Political Science major who joined the Justice and Equity committee because he wanted to help contribute to a campus environment where everyone felt safe and comfortable being who they are. Outside of class, Danny enjoys drumming, watching movies, and playing video games!

Ethan Lucas.894 (He/Him/His)

Ethan is an English and political science double-major here at Ohio State! Ethan joined the Justice and Equity committee because he believed that Ohio State was a wonderful space for various communities; and hoped that, through service, he could help each one be heard and appreciated. This is Ethan’s second year in USG, and he couldn’t be more excited to get started on all of our upcoming projects!