Brian Raison’s mission in life is to encourage others. He has endeavored to practice this for over 27 years serving at The Ohio State University where he teaches. As a professor, he specializes in ...view moreBrian Raison’s mission in life is to encourage others. He has endeavored to practice this for over 27 years serving at The Ohio State University where he teaches. As a professor, he specializes in leadership and capacity building to help people and organizations. Brian volunteers with his family in faith-based service organizations and carries on his Appalachian traditions of storytelling and gardening learned from his grandparents.view less