STAFF SPOTLIGHT Getting to Know Alyson Howard, Visual Communications Specialist, Marketing and Communications Alyson grew up in Portsmouth, Ohio, and attended Shawnee State University. There, she got her Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design. After working as a designer for a few years in her hometown, she decided to venture 90 miles north to Columbus. Alyson has been working at the College of Dentistry since 2018. Q) What do you like best about your job? A) I really enjoy coming up with new designs from the ground up. When someone hands a
project to me with no idea of how they want it to look, it’s exciting to make their words come to life. Getting positive feedback from people is also rewarding. It’s great to know that something I created can help our college.
Q) What do you like best about Ohio State and/or the College of Dentistry? A) I really enjoy the energy on campus. It is inspiring to see so many people working
towards achieving their life goals. Working at the College of Dentistry also allows me to work on a smaller, close-knit team, which I prefer.
Q) What do you like to do outside of work? A) I love watercolor painting, and working on my Etsy sticker shop. Drawing and painting have always been a big part of my life, so it’s where I spend a lot of my free time. I also just love going out to festivals and eating delicious food. My favorite food is ramen, so I’m always looking for a new ramen restaurant to visit.
Q) Is there anything else you’d like to add? A) Working at the College of Dentistry has definitely helped me grow professionally and creatively. There is never a shortage of new challenges and opportunities to improve, and I’m grateful for all the hard-working, wonderful people I’ve met along the way. 35
