On March 29, 2024, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine appointed CSEEES Director Angela Brintlinger to a two-year term on the state's Commission on Eastern European Affairs. Among other duties, the commission will:

• Gather and disseminate information and conduct hearings, conferences, investigations, and special studies on issues and programs concerning Eastern European people.
• Promote public awareness of the issues of Eastern European people by conducting a program of public education.
• Develop, coordinate, and assist other public and private organizations that serve Eastern European people, including conducting training programs for community leadership and service project staff.
• Advise the Governor, General Assembly, and state departments and agencies regarding the nature, magnitude, and priorities of the issues of Eastern European people.
• Advise the Governor, General Assembly, and state departments and agencies on the special needs of Eastern European people regarding education, employment, energy, health, housing, welfare, and recreation and develop and implement policies and programs to address those needs.
• Propose new programs concerning Eastern European people to public and private agencies and evaluate any existing programs within agencies.

Congratulations, Dr. Brintlinger! CSEEES appreciates your continued advocacy for our region.