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ABOUT HEATHER…
Heather
Brazell-Hill is a Southeastern Ohio leader who has had many accomplishments.
She is the first person of color to be elected in Morgan County. Heather grew up in Appalachia Ohio and graduated from Morgan High School (Nursing trade school), then pursued her associates degree from Columbus State Community College, before pursuing her bachelor’s degree and graduating from Ohio University. She became a small business owner in 2001.
Ms. Brazell-Hill served on the Morgan Local school board and was appointed by
her fellow board members to the position of vice-president. She would later
be appointed as president of the Morgan Local Board of Education. Ms.
Brazell-Hill served as the secretary for the Black Caucus of Ohio School
Board Association and has been actively involved in her community. She was a
founding member of the Morgan Co. Habitat for Humanity and served as the
Family Support President. She was nominated by State Senator, Stewart, for
induction into the Ohio Civil Rights Hall of Fame and was awarded the
Muskingum Co. MLK Honor Award. Ms. Brazell-Hill teamed up with the MLK
Foundation where she formed a local branch of the MLK Scholarship Fund. Ms.
Brazell-Hill joined forces with many republicans such as, past Governor John
Kasich and Arnold Schwarzenegger during the Kasich presidential campaign. Ms.
Brazell-Hill has always had a deep love for children and is a visionary in
suicide prevention, ways to improve our foster care system and improving
education; not only at a local level but in 3rd world countries, such as
Honduras. Ms. Brazell-Hill values family and it shows through with her own.
She is a loving wife to Darrin Hill, of more than 30 years. Together they
have 2 children; Over the last 15 years the Hill family have welcomed many
foster children into their home. Mr. and Mrs. Hill have helped foster children
to see the value in themselves and to value education. Ms. Brazell-Hill has
remained a support system for Ohio’s foster children. She has remained a
constant when it comes to her love for children and the importance of
education, service and volunteerism.
Governor Mike DeWine
appointed Heather Brazell-Hill, of Malta / Morgan County Ohio, to serve on
The Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission (Sept. 2023).
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Heather
Brazell-Hill holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing and business from Ohio
University. Mrs. Brazell-Hill is a past Morgan Local school board member
& owner of several Ohio businesses.
In 2004 she
was elected to the Morgan Local Board of Education. Heather Brazell-Hill was
appointed by her fellow Morgan Local board members to the position of board
vice-president in 2006. Mrs. Brazell-Hill was promoted to president of the
Morgan Local Board of Education in 2007. In 2006 Mrs. Brazell-Hill served as
the secretary for the Black Caucus of the Ohio School Board Association.
In 2004 she
was a founding member of the Morgan County Habitat for Humanity & served
on the board from 2004 - 2006. Mrs. Brazell-Hill was also the Morgan County
Habitat for Humanity, Family Support President serving 2005-2006. In 2005
Heather Brazell-Hill was awarded the Muskingum Co. Martin Luther King Prayer
Breakfast Honor. In 2011 & 2012 Mrs. Brazell-Hill was nominated by State
Senator Jimmy Stewart for induction into the Ohio Civil Rights Hall of Fame.
She then
teamed up with the Muskingum County Martin Luther King Scholarship Foundation
where she later formed a branch of the Morgan County Martin Luther King
Scholarship Foundation. She offered scholarships to Morgan Local High School
Students of color, to help them reach their college goals. She served as the
President for the Morgan County Martin Luther King Scholarship Foundation
from 2005 - 2013.
In 2014 Mrs.
Brazell-Hill began to focus her attention on improving education in 3rd world
countries, such as Mexico and Honduras, and improving the foster care system
in Ohio. She & her husband, Darrin, welcomed children into their home as
well as working with caseworkers & case managers to bridge the gap
between foster families & the fostering agencies.
In 2016
Heather Brazell-Hill joined forces with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Governor
John Kasich to endorse the Kasich presidential campaign.
In 2023
Governor Mike DeWine appointed Heather Brazell-Hill, of Malta / Morgan County
Ohio, to serve on The Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission.
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Heather
Brazell Hill is making waves in her community and the republican party.
Ohio —
Governor Mike DeWine has appointed Heather Brazell-Hill, of Malta / Morgan
County Ohio, to serve on The Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission.. Her extensive background includes notable
achievements and a deep-seated commitment to community development. Ms.
Brazell Hill's influence extends across various sectors.
Ms. Brazell
Hill's dedication to service is further highlighted by her work with the
Morgan Co. Habitat for Humanity, the MLK Scholarship Fund, and her support
for various educational and social initiatives, both locally and
internationally. She has been recognized for her contributions with a
nomination for induction into the Ohio Civil Rights Hall of Fame and
receiving the Muskingum Co. MLK Honor Award.
Beyond her
professional endeavors, Ms. Brazell Hill is a devoted family person,
celebrating over 30 years of marriage to Darrin Hill and raising two children
along with numerous foster children. Her commitment to youth development,
education, and service is evident in her continuous support for Ohio’s foster
children and her advocacy for suicide prevention and educational improvement.
The Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission is a statewide advocate of Dr. King's principles of nonviolence. The Commission strives to carry out Dr. King's dream of service to others throughout the entire year through various events. The Commission was established in 1985 by executive order. Today, the DAS Administrative Support Division provides support to the Commission.
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