Congratulations and best wishes to Dr. Chris Igodan as he retires from Ohio State on May 29. Dr. Igodan began his career at Ohio State in 2000, serving ATI, Extension Human Resources, and the Department of Extension as a professor in Community Development, where he also led international programming. His work included expanding outreach efforts in urban and underserved areas and enhancing the accessibility and relevance of Extension programs for a broader audience. He dedicated significant effort to building staff capacity and strengthening partnerships, while serving as a mentor to many faculty members within Extension and CFAES. Throughout his career, Dr. Igodan advanced capacity-building initiatives both in Ohio and internationally, connecting Extension’s mission to agricultural development efforts in Africa and other regions. In total, he worked in, engaged with, and led programs or collaborations in 23 countries over the course of his career.
Chris, thank you for your strategic leadership that will have a measurable lasting impact on your colleagues in Ohio and abroad.