W eathering the dynamic nature of the COVID-19 pandemic has offered many challenges, but one person has spearheaded Ohio University’s pandemic response, advocating for safe university health protocols: Gillian Ice.
As special assistant to the president for public health operations, Ice helped to implement asymptomatic testing procedures and outline interim health guidelines for residence halls and the university community, all while facing criticism in her role during the 2020-21 academic year.
In addition, Ice oversees non-clinical case management, coordinates the university’s response when students test positive for COVID-19 and shares information about public health initiatives, according to a university news release.