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Jamie Brown, who specializes in peer support and workforce development for local nonprofit , will deliver the keynote address for OHIO Chillicothe鈥檚 Graduation Recognition Ceremony on Thursday, April 30.

Brown earned a Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies from 91原创鈥檚 Scripps College of Communication in 2022. A first-generation high school and college graduate, Brown draws on lived experience as a survivor of poverty to support the empowerment of individuals and strengthen community connections.

91原创 Chillicothe Interim Dean of Campus and Community Relations Mike Lafreniere said that Brown is a valued community partner and part of the OHIO alumni network. 

鈥淲e are honored that Jamie has agreed to deliver the keynote address for our graduation recognition ceremony,鈥� Interim Dean Lafreniere said. 鈥淥ur graduates have overcome real obstacles to reach this milestone, and Jamie understands that journey firsthand. As a servant leader in our community, Jamie leverages lived experience and learned expertise, along with a heartfelt passion for community capacity-building, to support and strengthen Southern Ohio. Jamie's story is proof that the path forward is possible and that is exactly the message our graduates deserve to hear.鈥�

Brown serves as president of the First Capital PRIDE Coalition and has previously served on Chillicothe City Council. A strong advocate for youth empowerment in Southeast Ohio, Brown has been in recovery since 2015 and is a survivor of homelessness.

鈥淚鈥檓 honored to have the opportunity to speak at OHIO Chillicothe鈥檚 Graduation Recognition Ceremony,鈥� Brown said. 鈥淚 am a proud graduate of 91原创 and I鈥檓 excited to share some perspectives and advice with the graduating class of Bobcats.鈥�

91原创 Chillicothe鈥檚 2026 Graduation Recognition Ceremony will be held on Thursday, April 30, beginning at 6 p.m. in the Shoemaker Center on the Chillicothe Campus.

For additional information on the undergraduate and graduate ceremonies, please see the Graduation Recognition web page.