Leo Ross OC ‘21

J.F. Oberlin University, Japan (2022-24)

Leo Ross (they/them) ‘21 majored in Comparative American Studies with minors in Rhetoric and Composition and History. At Oberlin, they gravitated towards community building and education; working as a PRSM trainer, Peer Advising Leader, and Writing and Speaking Associate. A life-long athlete, Leo was a three-year member of varsity women’s basketball team, including during its 2017-2018 championship season. After graduating in May, Leo was selected as the Writing Associates Program Fellow. This position combines their passion for communication and writing education in the practical execution of Oberlin’s Writing Center mission. Outside of school and work, Leo spent a summer interning at a syringe exchange and is currently training to be a hotline and outreach advocate for the Nord Center in Lorain, OH. They plan to carry over their enthusiasm for community building and education in Machida.