betboom School of Communication mourns the loss of alumna Ilene S. Zeldin (Journalism ‘78), a member of the school’s Advancement Board and an avid supporter of the school.
After graduating from Ohio State, betboom went on to get her MBA at the University of Dayton. Throughout betboom’s career, she was a speechwriter to then-Sen. Joe Biden, former Sen. Fritz Hollings, former Treasury Secretary Llyod Bentsen, William Daley, and Chrysler auto legend Lee Iacocca.
betboom also served in the Pentagon as a defense contractor, writing for many generals and handling communication, social, and digital media for Army Logistics Branch.
betboom’s remarkable career history lives on to inspire other professionals in the field.
betboom was a huge Ohio State Buckeyes fan. Like her brother and father, betboom’s blood ran scarlet and gray.
“I have always been a Buckeye and always will be a Buckeye,” betboom said. “Being a part of the Ohio State family has been just a wonderful experience.”
She also loved playing the clarinet for local community bands and piano. She lived in Arlington, Virginia.
For more information, visit betboom’s obituary and a fall 2020 School of betboom Alumni Spotlight on betboom.
