Vet Cetera magazine 2015

DEVELOPMENT
MAKE YOUR PASSIONS COUNT
NEW DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR FINDS DREAM JOB IN HELPING CVHS
“Working for OSU has been a
lifelong dream of mine,” says Jayme
Ferrell, the new director of development
and team lead for the Center
for Veterinary Health Sciences
at the OSU Foundation.
Ferrell grew up in Okarche,
Okla., and earned a bachelor’s
degree in journalism-broadcasting
with a minor in marketing from
OSU. Two years ago, she joined
the OSU Foundation to fundraise
on behalf of the College of Arts
and Sciences.
Ferrell has 10 years of development
experience. Before coming
to OSU, she worked for the North
Texas Food Bank and the American
Cancer Society.
“I look forward to my role with
the Center for Veterinary Health
Sciences,” Ferrell continues. “I
love the idea of being a part of the
future of veterinary medicine by
helping to provide student scholarships,
faculty support and the
most advanced technology and
resources for our veterinary medical
hospital. I believe what we are
doing here at the OSU Center for
Veterinary Health Sciences has
such an impact in our community
and globally. It is truly a joy uniting
people with OSU and the Center
for Veterinary Health Sciences
and all of the amazing work of
our dedicated faculty and students.”
When she’s not busy working,
Ferrell enjoys spending time with
her husband, Brian, and their two
children, 5-year-old Leila and
2-year-old Stella. Also at home
are their 8-year-old Weimaraner,
Winston, and 1-year-old cat, Bell
Dinger Muffin Crumbs (named by
Leila). Ferrell likes running, boating,
camping, reading, home renovations
and OSU football.
“I am excited to meet our alumni,
supporters, clients and students,”
she says. “It is an honor to hear
their OSU stories and talk about
the inspiring work happening
right here at the CVHS. I encourage
people to reach out if they are
interested in learning more about
the Center for Veterinary Health
Sciences and the work of our faculty
and students. There are so
many ways that people can be
involved. Nothing makes me happier
than helping someone realize
their passion, especially when their
passion is OSU.”
To reach Ferrell, email her
at jferrell@osugiving.com
or call her at (405) 385-0729.
PHOTO / KASI KENNEDY / OSU FOUNDATION
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