Central Ohio Diabetes Association
1100 Dennison Ave
Columbus,
OH
USA
43201
Email:
jgrothaus@diabetesohio.org
Biographical Sketch:
Jeanne C. Grothaus is the Executive Director of the Central Ohio Diabetes Association and has served in that capacity for 16 years. She has a BA degree in Communications and a MA degree from The Ohio State University in Guidance and Counseling. She is a Licensed Social Worker and Licensed Professional Counselor.
Ms Grothaus has worked as an administrator in social services, mental health and community health settings for 30 years. She has served on numerous state and local boards and task forces focused on health care and recently served as the President of the Independent Diabetes Association, a national coalition of independent diabetes organizations that provide diabetes education and services to their local communities.
Ms. Grothaus is co-author of a 2001 local study entitled "Diabetes in Central Ohio: A Problem We Can't Afford to Ignore" which studied the impact of diabetes, underlying causes and recommendations for reducing the burden of diabetes in Central Ohio.