Class Notes

Tish Eisenhuth is a 2024 YSU alumni with a Master of Science in Education – Special Education – Autism and Related Disabilities degree and was inducted into Phi Kappa Phi. Tish shares the release of a special education advocacy book she wrote (with the Foreword written by Dr. Temple Grandin). She hopes it might be a resource to pass on, even for aspiring special educators who will work with families in their future careers. 

Learn More About Tish’s book here

Dr. Karen Bankston is a 1976 YSU graduate of the Bitonte College of Health and Human Services School of Nursing. She was recently named the Great Living Cincinnatian for her distinguished career and outstanding work in her community. Dr. Bankston has dedicated a career of five decades to helping others through leadership and advocacy.

Read more about Dr.Bankston’s story and distinguished career here

Rosalynda Dina  is a two-time graduate of YSU, first earning her bachelor’s degree in social work in 2022, and returning to earn her Master of Social Work in 2024. Rosalynda currently works with Aspire Mental Health and serves as the Region 4 Director and Board Member for the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Ohio Chapter. She was recently honored for her outstanding service to NASW Ohio, reflecting her ongoing engagement in advancing social work values and advocacy across the state. 

Read more about Rosalynda’s achievement here

Faith Mundy earned her bachelor’s degree in social work in 2022. She is currently working as a caseworker at Mahoning County Children’s Services and is completing her master’s degree in social work at Ohio State. She was recently recognized as an emerging leader for her innovation and commitment to the profession by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Ohio Chapter. 

Read more about Faith’s achievement here

Ivan Bosnjak is a 2023 graduate of Youngstown State University, earning his bachelor’s in information technology with a focus in Cyber Security alongside a bachelor’s in marketing, By merging technical skills with commercial strategy, Ivan and his team engineered and patented the Astro 360 Leash. This innovative dual retractable leash, designed to prevent tangling, is set for its official market launch this March. 

Read more about Ivan’s achievement here

William Clark is a 2020 graduate of Youngstown State University, earning his bachelor’s in communications before returning to earn his Masters focusing in Counseling and Mental Health. William was recently appointed to the Ohio Statewide Independent Living Council by Governor Mike Dewine.