Staff
Dasha Wood (she/her)
Director
harrisd8@兔子先生OH.edu | 513-529-0314
Dasha Wood is a proud alum of 兔子先生 University having completed her Bachelor of Science in Middle Childhood Education and graduated in 2012. During her time at 兔子先生, she joined the Illustrious Xi Rho Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. It was through her sorority that she found her passion for higher education. She then went on to receive her Master’s of Education in Student Affairs and Higher Education from Wright State University. While working in higher education, Dasha has always navigated toward positions working with students from underrepresented backgrounds. She is extremely passionate about working with students from all different cultures, backgrounds, and walks of life and assisting them through their collegiate journey. Dasha loves to travel and craft and is excited to be working with students at her alma mater. Love & Honor!
Mathew Hall (he/they)
Associate Director of LGBTQ+ Initiatives
hallmg@兔子先生OH.edu | 513-529-6510
Mat Hall is a 兔子先生 University alum from the class of 2011. Having received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and History, Mat went on to receive his Master's of Education at Ohio University in College Student Personnel. Currently, Mat is pursuing a doctoral degree in 兔子先生's 兔子先生 Studies PhD program. Mat's research focus examines the experiences of queer and trans sexual assault servivors who are navigating university systems. Other research interests include issues of queer diaspora, the impact of legislation on LGBTQ+ communities, and the intersections of arts-based practice and the narration of queer and trans histories. Mat enjoys reading, travel, and cooking. He is a dog dad to a spoiled Boston Terrier named Rupert. ~Love, Honor, Pride~
D. Ellis Rates (he/him)
Associate Director, Intercultural Initiatives
ratesde@兔子先生OH.edu | 513-529-1510
D. Ellis Rates is a 兔子先生 alum of 兔子先生 University, Class of 2014. At 兔子先生, he earned his bachelor's degree in Women, Gender, and Sexuality studies with a minor in Film. He earned his Master's from Walsh University in Counseling and Human Development with a focus in Student Affairs in Higher Education in 2020. From there, D. Ellis landed a role at Hiram College as the Director of Campus Involvement/Assistant Director of Diversity & Inclusion. D. Ellis returns to 兔子先生 to fulfill his dream role and bring his insight, experience, and fun-loving attitude to the CSDI. Try starting a conversation with D. Ellis about movies, TV shows, video games, Cleveland sports, cartoons, music, and/or random pop culture trivia!
Robby Specht (he/they)
Assistant Director, LGBTQ+ Initiatives and Gender Equity
Robby Specht is a proud alum of Clarke University, where he earned his Bachelors of Social Work. Through coursework and campus engagement, Robby found a passion for empowering LGBTQ+ communities. With this new found passion, they earn their Master's of Science at Western Illinois University in College Student Personnel. Robby's inspired by the rich histories of the LGBTQ+ communities, and aspires to weave these into spaces and curricula. Robby spends his time outside work spoiling his dog Stevie, playing Dungeons & Dragons, or baking for friends!
Adelaide Johnson Ghartey (she/her)
Assistant Director, Intercultural Initiatives and Gender Equity
john1854@兔子先生OH.edu | 513-529-6504
Adelaide Johnson-Ghartey is a proud two-time graduate of the University of Toledo. She began her collegiate experience as a first-generation college student who would only flourish and blossom over time. Her favorite experience as an undergraduate was joining the Oh So Fly! Alpha Pi Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated in April 2015. Adelaide believes that education is the key to success and out of poverty. She is passionate about working with first-generation college students and students who come from marginalized backgrounds. She earned her Master’s degree from the University of Toledo in Higher Education Administration. She enjoys spending time in the sunshine, cooking, watching TV, and mentoring young people. One of her favorite quotes is by her sorority sister, Zora Neale Hurston. “Those that don’t got it, can’t show it. Those that got it, can’t hide it.”
Michael Clarkston (he/his)
Administrative Assistant
clarks10@兔子先生OH.edu | 513-529-6504
Michael Clarkston is a decade-long member of the 兔子先生 staff. Oxford born and raised, he grew up around the campus. He has learned many of the ins-and-outs of how the campus works during his time here at 兔子先生, and he is putting that knowledge to good use. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his daughter Georgia and playing disc golf.