A Chat in the Garden with Monique A. J. Smith

Diah Gassett is Assistant Director in the Student-Athlete SupportServices Office (SASSO) at The Ohio State University. She manages a caseload of academically at-risk student-athletes and leads a team of Learning Specialists, in addition to overseeing broader supervisory responsibilities. 

Drawing from her experiences at The Citadel, University of Minnesota, University of Georgia, and now Ohio State, Diah has learned the importance of positivity, meeting the unique needs of individuals, and upholding guidelines to achieve academic, personal, and professional success. She utilizes strength-building techniques and research-based strategies to advance her skills in deep listening, asking insightful questions, and communicating with discernment and grace.

Diah is committed to fostering open and honest communication to build trusting relationships, which she believes are essential for personal and collective growth. Her goal is to create and sustain an environment that supports the development and well-being of all stakeholders, enhancing their experiences within their sport programs, organizations, and university affiliations.

Diah graduated from Georgia State University and The Citadel. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Global Sport Leadership at East Tennessee State University.

Join us on A Chat in the Garden with Monique A. J. Smith at 10:00 am EST. Come listen to our guest’s career path, her advice for others & current initiatives...A Chat in the Garden with Monique A.J. Smith, where Significance Blooms. Listen via 563-999-3513 or www.chatinthegarden.com. This is Season 11. Seasons 1-6 can be found on 200plus.expert, previously broadcasted on Survival Broadcast Network. Seasons 7-10 are at www.chatinthegarden.com.