Office of Student Life

Leadership and Community Engagement

Meagen Rinard

  • Title: Assistant Director, Community and Civic Engagement
  • Email: rinard.9@osu.edu
  • Pronouns: she/her/hers
  • Education: MEd in Higher Education and Student Affairs & MA in International Studies from Ohio University; BA in Public Relations and Organizational Communication from Marietta College

Meagen serves as the Assistant Director of Community and Civic Engagement. In her role, she provides oversight for the Buck-I-SERV, OSUVotes, Pay-It-Forward, and Semester of Service programs. She also cultivates and advances relationships with community and civic partners of various levels to build mutually beneficial opportunities for student engagement and move the university’s mission forward. Meagen was raised in Appalachian Ohio and has held various higher education positions prior to joining the team. Outside of her professional life, she can be found listening to live music, exploring nature, sampling new foods, or adventuring with friends.