Joshua Blanton is the Plant Manager of Vesuvius (a supplier to the steel industry), an adjunct professor of Marketing at Marshall University, and a Commissioner for the City of Ashland. He shares his story of growing up in a lower-middle-class household and experiences with his family’s opioid abuse issues. He also shares his journey of understanding and education concerning social issues such as racial equality and sexual orientation.

DATE/TIME: Tuesday , November 9, 2021, 12:00pm-1:00pm

LOCATION: Virtual via Zoom

REGISTRATION: Register online to receive information about how to join this session.

CONTACT: Robert Pleasant, pleasanr@ohio.edu or 740-533-4600