State Action: Ohio

The USGLC has a strong presence in Ohio, hosting multiple events there in the lead up to the 2008 Presidential election.  As part of our Impact ‘08 initiative, the USGLC was honored in a joint proclamation from Governor Ted Strickland  and Lieutenant Governor Lee Fischer.   A strong International Affairs Budget is vital to the  State of Ohio.  In 2008, Ohio exported goods to 213 foreign markets creating revenue of over $45 billion for the state.

Join the USGLC in helping build a more prosperous and safer Ohio.

Read about the impact of the International Affairs Budget on Ohio with our Ohio State Fact Sheet.

For more information on how you can get involved with the USGLC in Ohio, please contact Jess O’Connell (202) 730-4178.

Ohio Advisory Committee

  • Joyce Garver Keller
    Executive Director, Ohio Jewish Communities
  • Tony Pipa
    Director, NGO Leaders Forum
  • Patrick Terrien
    President & CEO, Columbus Council on World Affairs
  • Dr. Charles Wise
    Director, John Glenn School of Public Affairs, The Ohio State University
  • Cathy Mantilla Falkenberg
    Immediate Past President, Hispanic Chamber of Columbus


USGLC in Ohio in Action

OH_icon1On June 23rd, 2008, the USGLC launched Impact ‘08 in Ohio with a luncheon and foreign policy discussion featuring an address via satellite by U.S. Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-NE). In addition to his speech, the event included welcoming remarks by Ohio Senate Minority Leader Ray Miller and a joint proclamation from Governor Ted Strickland and Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher.  Event details and highlights can be found here.

Impact ‘08 in Oho held its final event, a discussion the global challenges and opportunities facing President-elect Barack Obama with former Senator Bill Bradley. The discussion was be moderated by Columbus Dispatch Senior Editor Joe Hallett. The event took place at The Ohio State University as part of Impact ‘08 in Ohio, a partnership with OSU’s John Glenn School of Public Affairs, the Columbus World Affairs Council, and The ONE Campaign. More than 130 prominent business, community, and faith leaders were in attendance. Event details and highlights can be found here.

Members of Ohio Delegation who signed onto the FY11 Letter to President Obama

  • Sen. George Voinovich (R-OH)
  • Sherrod Brown (D-OH)
  • Rep. Steve Austria (R-7th)
  • Rep. Marcia L. Fudge (D-11th)
  • Rep. Patrick J. Tiberi (R-12th)
  • Rep. Better Sutton (D-13th)
  • Rep. Steven LaTourette (R-14th)
  • Rep. Mary Jo Kilroy (D-15th)
  • Rep. Tim Ryan (D-17th)
  • Rep. Zack Space (D-18th)


Upcoming Foreign Policy Events in Ohio