STRS Ohio Podcast
STRS Ohio Podcast
STRS Ohio
The STRS Ohio Podcast features conversations with guests from throughout the system who offer an in-depth look at how the pension fund provides Ohio’s public educators a foundation for their financial security. New episodes are available monthly.
Episode 6: Interim Executive Director Aaron Hood
Hosts Dan and Erin sit down with Aaron Hood to talk about his first six months with STRS Ohio.
May 19, 2025
13 min
Episode 5: Why the Fund Cannot Afford an Ongoing and Repeating COLA
Host Erin is joined by Acting Executive Director Lynn Hoover to discuss why STRS Ohio cannot afford an ongoing and repeating COLA at this time.
Oct 28, 2024
9 min
Episode 4: Social Security and Your Pension
Hosts Erin and Dan are joined by Marla Bump, STRS Ohio’s director of governmental relations, to talk about two federal laws that might affect an STRS Ohio retiree’s Social Security benefit — the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO).
May 22, 2024
8 min
Episode 3: Member Benefits Overview
Bill Neville sits down with Christina Elliott, deputy executive director — member benefits and chief benefits officer, to discuss how STRS Ohio Member Benefits’ team serves members throughout their career.
Nov 20, 2023
12 min
Episode 2: Health Care Program Update for 2024
Bill Neville sits down with hosts Dan and Erin to share an overview of the changes for the STRS Ohio Health Care Program in 2024.
Sep 22, 2023
7 min
Episode 1: Executive Director Bill Neville
Bill Neville sits down with hosts Dan and Erin to share an overview of STRS Ohio and discuss member benefits, audits, recent benefit enhancements and more.
Aug 4, 2023
10 min