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Delta Tau Delta page 2 "People having a mental health crisis often feel helpless or embarrassed because they may not know how to navigate the system of mental health," he explained. "I enjoy being able to help them navigate their illness and, ultimately, get them back to their normal life." There has been an uptick in public mental health awareness, which Danny fully supports, but he recognizes that the funding for resources still lags. The most difficult part of his job is when a person needs mental health resources that are not available where they live. Other rewarding aspects of being a locum tenens doctor is that the companies who hire Danny also pay for his travel and housing. His ultimate goal as a locum tenens doctor is to spend a year in New Zealand. "After I get all my travel and adventure out in the next few years, my plan is to return to the Midwest, so expect to see me back in a few years!" he mused. Although medical school, his residency, and his professional path have hindered his ability to come back to Columbus for official Delt alumni events prior to the pandemic, he's enjoyed staying connected to his Delt brothers via Zoom, through playing video games together, and through a Fantasy Football league. You can contact Danny at nygren.12@gmail.com. adventUre aWaits (Continued from page 1) hoW did yoUr Beta Phi ChaPter exPerienCe shaPe yoU as a Person and PrePare yoU for life after College? "I was able to further define the person I wanted to be during my time in school, and being surrounded by men of good character shaped my own character. I have to say that the Continuing Member Education events I attended were very influential in preparing me for life after school. "Learning how to pick a suit and match your socks to your pants from Matt McDonough '11, and 'The Art of Manliness' from Howard Harcha '12, and many more, [my brothers] all turned out to be really helpful." D espite being born in Columbus, the journey that led Joe Ziegler '23 to Ohio State was far different from that of most other students in his hometown. Joe grew up in Barcelona and attended American School of Barcelona. When Joe decided to return stateside to attend OSU, he knew no one other than his sister on campus. Fortunately for Joe, his sister knew of a small, diverse community that he could thrive in at OSU, just as he did at the American School of Barcelona. "From the moment she got to OSU, when I was a 10th grader with no clue about where I'd be going to college, she was in my ear all the time, saying 'you'd love Delt,' 'you'd fit in so well with the guys,'" Joe said. "She went on and on for the next two years until I ended up not just at Ohio State with her, but just as she predicted, at Delta Tau Delta." When Joe first visited the Shelter for recruitment, he was blown away that the men of Beta Phi genuinely wanted to get to know him, even though he didn't go to their high school or know them previously. Joe came to OSU with high aspirations as a biology major and Spanish minor and is thankful that his brothers are also committed to lives of excellence. "The memory that stands out the most to me was when I was desperately sending a message into one of our group chats, begging for a calculator since mine had died minutes before I had to take a calc 2 test," Joe said. "No exaggeration—within 30 seconds, eight guys had texted me saying that they were already on their way to the lecture hall where the test was taking place. That feeling of knowing that 150 guys had your back for anything was incredible." Joe's commitment to excellence doesn't just stop at academics. Delta Tau Delta has given Joe an even better understanding of the importance of leading by example and serving others. Joe has made a tremendous impact within the Columbus community as the president of Vocalize Columbus, which is a nonprofit that trains volunteers to become certified medical interpreters and connects them free of charge to free clinics in the area and eventually around the country. "I did a lot of work in high school with training and organizing interpreters for medical missions to South America and I wanted to continue that work in Columbus," Joe said. "Franklin County has around 50,000-100,000 people with limited English capabilities who rely on free clinics for their medical care, and these free clinics have to shell out tens of thousands of dollars a year to pay for medical interpreters. Starting Vocalize and working with clinics and community partners has really taught me a lot about the depth of the issue at hand and helped me learn more about how to manage a business and work with an executive team to execute a vision." As Joe concludes his sophomore year, he already knows he wants to go to medical school and work with Vocalize Columbus post-graduation. With whatever the future holds for Joe, he also is confident that Delta Tau Delta will play a large role in all his success. "We firmly believe in 'positive peer pressure.' It's evident in the dedication to doing well academically, staying in shape, and being an active member of the community that everyone in the chapter believes that," Joe said. "We all hold each other accountable to those values. Being a Delt has helped me grow not just as a student and future professional, but as a person." You can connect with Joe at ziegler.245@buckeyemail.osu.edu. From Barcelona to Beta Phi Joe Ziegler '23 Cherishes Leadership Opportunities with Delta Tau Delta and Vocalize Columbus

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