ADVOCATES FOR OHIO’S FUTURE
Strong Communities, Better Lives
From more frequent eligibility reviews to changing definitions of medical frailty, there is a lot the state, local agencies, and individuals need to prepare for ahead of the new year.
Sam Zern has been appointed Coalition Manager of Advocates for Ohio’s Future (AOF), a nonprofit, nonpartisan health, human services, early care and education, and workforce coalition.
We encourage anyone interested to apply by May 13th, especially candidates from underrepresented communities. Come join the work to build Ohio's future.
Advocates for Ohio’s Future is proud to announce our 2026 Steering Committee and leadership. Each of these 29 organizations and advocates bring a unique and important voice to AOF and give countless hours to the leadership and governance of AOF.
Today, Advocates for Ohio’s Future submitted our comments and sign-on letter in response to Ohio’s proposed Medicaid work requirements waiver, which was released for public comment on December 17, 2024. The letter was signed by 49 organizations and 93 individuals across 24 counties who share AOF’s concerns.
Marcia Egbert, Joree Novotny, Tara Britton, and John Corlett posing after their fireside conversation onstage. Joree Novotny and Tara Britton were the recipients of the inaugural Gayle Channing Tenenbaum Future Forward Award to recognize outstanding health and human services advocacy and leadership. John Corlett and Marcia Egbert are 2 of AOF’s founders, alongside the late Gayle Channing Tenenbaum.
Former AOF staff members Rebecca Krelko, Scott Britton, Will Petrik, and Kelsey Bergfeld!
Ohio Department of Medicaid Director Maureen Corcoran accepts AOF’s award as Champion for Ohio Families.
Sarah Hudacek, ODM Director Maureen Corcoran, and Teresa Lampl pose with Director Corcoran’s Champion for Ohio Families Award.
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services Director Matt Damschroder accepts AOF’s award as Champion for Ohio Families.
Sarah Hudacek, ODJFS Director Matt Damschroder, and Gina Wilt pose with Director Damschroder’s Champion for Ohio Families Award.
Scott Britton and Angela Sausser accept AOF’s Incubator for Change Award, recognizing the Public Children Services Association of Ohio’s fiscal agency of AOF from 2010-2016.
Emily Campbell accepts AOF’s Incubator for Change Award, recognizing the Center for Community Solutions’ fiscal agency of AOF from 2017-present.
John Corlett and Marcia Egbert, 2 of AOF’s founders, in a fireside chat onstage with Tara Britton and Joree Novotny.
Charlotte Rudolph co-hosts the 15th Anniversary luncheon, with co-host Nick Bates looking on.
Teresa Lampl, CEO of the Ohio Council of Behavioral Health and Family Services Providers, is recognized for being the longest serving individual on AOF’s Steering Committee.
Nick Bates, Sarah Hudacek, State Senator Beth Liston, and Charlotte Rudolph pose with Senator Liston’s Senatorial Citation on behalf of the Senate Minority Caucus honoring AOF’s 15th Anniversary.
John Corlett, Marcia Egbert, Joree Novotny, and Tara Britton in a fireside chat on stage about coalition work and HHS advocacy.
John Corlett, Marcia Egbert, Joree Novotny, and Tara Britton in a fireside chat on stage about coalition work and HHS advocacy.
John Corlett, Marcia Egbert, Joree Novotny, and Tara Britton in a fireside chat on stage about coalition work and HHS advocacy.
Thank you to our wonderful sponsors for supporting this celebration!
Thank you to AOF’s member organizations for the work you do every day!