Martha S. Hicks
Martha Hicks is the Director of Medical Center Alumni Affairs. The major focus of her work is in developing new and enhancing current relationships with over 13,000 MD and resident alumni, in addition to the current medical students on campus. Her alumni outreach work includes events, print publications and the web that are vital in keeping alumni connected to the life of the College.
Prior to her alumni role, Martha was employed by the university Admissions Office, where she 
directed admission/recruitment initiatives for the graduate and professional schools at the university. Martha has a bachelor's degree in Social Work as well as a Masters degree in Higher Education Administration from Bowling Green State University. E-mail Martha at: Martha.hicks@osumc.edu
Michael Basford
Michael Basford is the Assistant Director for Medical Center Development and Alumni Affairs. In this role, he is responsible cultivating and maintaining relationships with over 12,000 alumni worldwide. He works specifically on coordinating special events in conjunction with the Medical Alumni Society and Medical Student Alumni Council. He is also involved in planning all aspects of the annual Reunion weekend, held each year in September.
Michael came to Ohio State in December of 2008 from Rutgers University where he was the Associate Director of Annual Giving. Prior to that, he severed in a variety of roles at Rutgers, including managing the alumni membership and marketing program and serving for three years as an athletic communications assistant. Michael earned his bachelor’s degree in journalism from Rider University in 2002. You can email Michael at michael.basford@osumc.edu
Allison Frost
Allison Frost is the new Office Associate for the Medical Center Alumni Affairs team. As a new staff member Allison works closely with Martha Hicks and Mike Basford on a daily basis to help meet our charge of alumni and student involvement. As a part of the alumni team her work responsibilities includes fiscal duties, event planning, and web-site upkeep, and other “behind the scenes” tasks.
Allison worked as a student assistant for the Medical Center Alumni Affairs office for two years before graduating in June 2008 with a bachelor’s degree in Communication and a minor in Political Science. Upon graduation she was offered her full-time position. You can e-mail Allison at allison.frost@osumc.edu