Ohio State is in the process of revising websites and program materials to accurately reflect compliance with the law. While this work occurs, language referencing protected class status or other activities prohibited by Ohio Senate Bill 1 may still appear in some places. However, all programs and activities are being administered in compliance with federal and state law.

Elena Costello

Elena Costello nació y creció en Ohio. Cuando era niña, recuerda haber pasado tiempo en Guerrero, México y en los Estados Unidos y cree que esta es una experiencia rica y única para personas como ella. En Ohio, y como hija de una madre inmigrante, recuerda haber tratado de encontrar una conexión con otras latinas / os visitando tiendas de comestibles e interactuando con otros hispanohablantes.

Elena Costello was born in raised in Ohio. As a young girl, she recalls spending time in Guerrero, Mexico and in the U.S. and believes this to be a rich and unique experience for people like her. In Ohio, and as the daughter of an immigrant mother, she remembers trying to find connection with other Latinas/os by visiting grocery stores and interacting with other Spanish-speakers.