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Madison Mason

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Some know her as the former Undergraduate Student Body Vice President, but this year, ODI Scholar (MSP) Madison Mason is stepping into a new role: member of The Ohio State University Homecoming Court. 

“Homecoming Court is a culmination of my four years of hard work, but it’s even more special because it allows me to be a leader for the entire university, not just a particular section,” the fifth-year political science major commented. “I’m happy that I get to show how much I love Ohio State, serve the university community through volunteerism and fundraising, and do new, interesting things that I haven’t done before.” 

Fundraising is a crucial aspect of the court for the Hilliard native, who is raising money for the Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research. 

“It’s a cause that’s near and dear to my heart because at the beginning of my fourth year at Ohio State, my mom was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer. That completely changed my college career and my perspective on life,” Mason said. “It was really hard to watch her go through that, and I developed an appreciation for the hard work that the folks at Stefanie Spielman do for patients and families going through breast cancer treatments.” 

Mason’s many involvements include serving as a senator for Undergraduate Student Government, the parliamentarian for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., and a student assistant in the Office of the Senior Vice President for Student Life, among others. She believes ODI was central to her Buckeye experience. 

“ODI made me visible in the university and allowed me to connect with administrators and different program directors,” Mason explained. “It has allowed me to connect with so many different parts of campus, and it has enabled me to impact campus in a way that made me stand out and was really meaningful.”