Ohio Pride: A Chapter of Medical Student Pride Alliance
Student Organizations Cleveland
Our Mission
Ohio Pride, a chapter of Medical Student Pride Association (MSPA), is an activist and social organization. We are committed to creating an environment that empowers and provides community for sexual and gender minority students, alongside their allies.
Officers, 2025-2026
| Officer Position | Officer Name |
|---|---|
| President | Jason D'Aoust |
| Treasurer | Dan Peters |
| Secretary | Sydney Allendorf |
| Community Outreach | Dinah Walter |
| Advisor | Leanne Chrisman-Kawam, M.D. |
Dues: $5 Annually
Services Provided
Paramount to our mission is preparing medical students to provide superior LGBTQ-inclusive health care, promoting the diversification of OU-HCOM faculty and staff, and advocating for the supplementation of our curriculum with LGBTQ-inclusive learning.
Tentative Schedule for 2025-2026
- Free STD testing in partnership with Planned Parenthood - Paid for through fundraiser/grant applications
- LGBTQ+ identities talk in partnership with SNMA - Paid for through membership dues/fundraiser
- Implications of LGBTQ+ identities in healthcare, a talk with a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. - Paid for through membership dues/fundraiser
- Volunteering with community organizations in the Greater Cleveland Area - No funding needed