About the
Orlando Buckeyes
We are the official chapter of The Ohio State University Alumni Association serving the Greater Orlando and Central Florida area.
Our Buckeye Family 🌰
Building Community in Central Florida
Central Florida is a vast, fast-growing region. It can be easy to feel disconnected. Our mission is to bridge those gaps and build a true "Buckeye Family" away from Columbus.
Whether you're a recent graduate navigating a new career, a family looking for kid-friendly weekend activities, or a lifelong fan settling into retirement, we create spaces for connection, celebration, and purpose.
Our Three Pillars
The core of everything we do as an organization.
Support
We raise funds to provide scholarships for outstanding Central Florida high school seniors attending The Ohio State University, helping the next generation succeed.
Connect
Through game watch parties, networking happy hours, and family picnics, we create spaces for Buckeyes of all ages to form meaningful relationships.
Give Back
We organize volunteer days and service projects to make a tangible, positive impact right here in our local Central Florida communities.
Club Leadership
Meet the volunteers who keep our club running.
Kayla Fineran
President
Hallie Welch
Vice President
Roslynn Cargile
Treasurer
Jody MacKenzie
Secretary
Samanta Franchim
Scholarship Chair
Barb Romero
North Co-Lead
Pat Romero
North Co-Lead
Cathy Tokar
South Lead
Caroline Chao
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