Class of 2013

	Allison Mears am680611@ohio.edu GA Position: Supplemental Instruction Undergraduate Institution: Bowling Green State University Undergraduate Major: Deaf Education Hometown: Berkey, OH Professional Interests: Advising, Career Services, Community Service/Service Learning, Disability Support Services, First Year Experience, Assessment and Research Why did you choose OU? I heard from a few professionals working in the field that Ohio U had a great program for Student Affairs. Upon visiting OU, I learned about a variety of practicum and assistantship opportunities as well as the flexibility that the program had to offer. Also, the Master's of Education degree fit particularly well with my education background.
	Angel Flowers flowers@ohio.edu GA Position: Event Services - Operations Undergraduate Institution: Case Western Reserve University Undergraduate Major: English/Psychology Hometown: Brunswick, OH Professional Interests: Advising a student organization charged with campus programming; Student Activities! Why did you choose OU? Location (gorgeous campus!), practice vs. theory, GA availability, impressions made by previous cohorts and staff/faculty, atmosphere... the list goes on!
	Courtney Fusco cf114506@ohio.edu GA Position: Allen Student Help Center Undergraduate Institution: Ohio University Undergraduate Major: Communication Studies Hometown: Westhampton Beach, NY Professional Interests: Advising, the first-year student's experience Why did you come to OU? Practical experience opportunities.
	Danielle Oldfield do221011@ohio.edu GA Position: Resident Director - Housing Undergraduate Institution: UC Berkeley Undergraduate Major: Chemistry Hometown: Allen, TX Professional Interests: Residence Life, Advising, Sexual Health Education, Judiciaries, LGBT and Women's Resources Why did you choose OU? Because GAs have a ton of autonomy and learning opportunities!
	David Foster df825811@ohio.edu GA Position: Graduate Assistant for Peer Health Education Undergraduate Institution: Susquehanna University Undergraduate Major: Marketing Hometown: Yardley, PA Professional Interests: Leadership, Greek Life, Peer Education, New Student Orientation Why did you choose OU? My career advisor at Susquehanna University recommended it to me. After I checked out the program, I realized that it was the place to be for me!
	Earl Lee el090911@ohio.edu GA Position: Deans of Students: Student Senate and Senate Appropriations Commission Undergraduate Institution: Drake University Undergraduate Major: Sociology Hometown: Kingston, Jamaica Professional Interests: Residence Life, International Student Services, Admission, Academic Advising, Leadership Development, Multicultural affairs, First year experience, judicial affairs Why did you choose OU? A few reasons: the small size of the cohort, the potential cohort members, and the different experience my assistantship offered.
	Greg Bline gb914911@ohio.edu GA Position: Leadership Undergraduate Institution: Miami University Undergraduate Major: Supply Chain Management Hometown: Mechanicsburg, OH Professional Interests: Leadership, Community Service, Orientation Why did you choose OU? I heard about OU's program from a friend, checked it out, and loved it!
	Heather Thomas ht108806@ohio.edu GA Position: Event Services Undergraduate Institution: Ohio University Undergraduate Major: Hearing, Speech and Language Science Hometown: Ashville, Ohio Professional Interests: Advising, Programming & Mentoring Why did you choose OU? I came for undergrad and couldn't leave! It's a large university with a small town feel! I love OU!
	Holly Davis hd424211@ohio.edu GA Position: Resident Director Undergraduate Institution: The Ohio State University Undergraduate Major: Journalism Hometown: Newark, OH Professional Interests: My life is consumed by residence life at the moment, but I hope to learn more about advising through future practicum opportunities. Why did you choose OU? I chose OU because of the Resident Director assistantship. You are treated like a professional staff member, and I guarantee you will not get the opportunity to run your own building autonomously at an institution of this size anywhere else.
	Jake Roberts jr284306@ohio.edu@ohio.edu GA Position: Housing Office Graduate Assistant Undergraduate Institution: Ohio University Undergraduate Major: Journalism-Public Relations Hometown: Tipp City, OH Professional Interests: Judiciaries, Facilities, Leadership, Admissions Why did you choose OU? I am comfortable, and familiar here.
	Jan-Marie Ruminski Jr204506@ohio.edu GA Position: Tutoring Services Undergraduate Institution: Ohio University Undergraduate Major: Mathematical Statistics Hometown: Beavercreek, Ohio Professional Interests: Advising, Athletics, Academics Why did you choose OU? My dad is an Alumni and when I visited I fell in love. I am so proud to be a Bobcat!
	John Nelson-Hronek jn259806@ohio.edu GA Position: College Student Personnel Graduate Assistant Undergraduate Institution: Ohio University Undergraduate Major: Integrated Language Arts - Minor: English Hometown: Bay Village, OH Professional Interests: Academic advising, career advising, college counseling, working with students at risk, teaching, orientation Why did you choose OU? Beautiful campus, excellent faculty, great academic tradition, perfect distance from my hometown
	Jolene Petroc jp439811@ohio.edu GA Position: 2011-2012: Tobacco, Other Drugs & Recovery 2012-2013: Community Standards & Student Responsibility Undergraduate Institution: Case Western Reserve University Undergraduate Major: English & Psychology Hometown: Bedford Heights, OH (Cleveland) Professional Interests: Residence Life, Student Conduct Why did you choose OU? Location, cohort model, assistantship & practicum opportunities, Athens is BEAUTIFUL.
	Julie French jf091611@ohio.edu GA Position: Allen Student Help Center Undergraduate Institution: Northwestern University Undergraduate Major: Journalism Hometown: Indianapolis, IN Professional Interests: Academic and Career Advising, Service-Learning Why did you choose OU? Great opportunities for practical experience.
	Kate Steven ks183807@ohio.edu GA Position: Allen Student Help Center Undergraduate Institution: Ohio University Undergraduate Major: Specialized Studies Hometown: Medina, OH Professional Interests: First-year experience, orientation, academic advising, athletic advising. Why did you choose OU? It's a beautiful campus with a great community feel - so I chose it twice!
	Laney Preston ep322804@ohio.edu GA Position: Tutoring Services Undergraduate Institution: Ohio University Undergraduate Major: Family Studies Hometown: Johnstown, Ohio Professional Interests: Academic advising, multicultural services Why did you choose OU? The faculty and staff welcomed me, they were very friendly! I also came for undergrad because of the marching band!
	Laura Thomas lt596611@ohio.edu GA Position: Campus Recreation Graduate Assistant Director, Club Sports Undergraduate Institution: Texas State University-San Marcos Undergraduate Major: Recreational Administration Hometown: Abilene, Texas Professional Interests: Campus Recreation Why did you choose OU? The opportunities, both on and off campus, that OU presented to me were engaging and exemplified the high quality that I was looking for in a graduate school experience.
	Mandy Schenkemeyer as042711@ohio.edu GA Position: College Adjustment Program Undergraduate Institution: University of Pittsburgh Undergraduate Major: Human Resources and Organizational Behavior Hometown: Johnstown, PA Professional Interests: Advising, Leadership, Community Service, Yoga Why did you choose OU? The town and the people are baller.
	Mary Cross crossm@ohio.edu GA Position: Allen Student Help Center Undergraduate Institution: Ohio University Undergraduate Major: BSS: Journalism/English Hometown: Willoughby, Ohio Professional Interests: Academic affairs, academic advising, teaching, learning, G.P.A. raising, college success strategies, study skills, etc. Why did you choose OU? I chose to stay at Ohio University because it's the best place to study student development. It's the best student centered learning experience in America!
	Matt Thomson mt730911@ohio.edu GA Position: Alcohol Programming, Assessment, and Evaluation Undergraduate Institution: Bluffton University Undergraduate Major: Child Development Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA Professional Interests: Student Activities, Event Services Why did you choose OU? Because I had friends who were in the program before me, and they really enjoyed their time here at OU.
	Natalie Hamel Nh099611@ohio.edu GA Position: Allen Student Help Center Undergraduate Institution: Miami University Undergraduate Major: Psychology Hometown: Dayton, OH Professional Interests: New Student Programs, Student Activities, Programming Why did you choose OU? Great GAs, faculty, and practicum opportunities!
	Nicole Mitani NM528211@ohio.edu GA Position: Facility Personnel Ping Center Undergraduate Institution: UCLA Undergraduate Major: Political Science Hometown: Chino, CA Professional Interests: "National Intramural Recreational Sports Association - NIRSA, Campus Recreation, Facility Operations Why did you choose OU? I chose OU because of the nationally prominent campus recreation department that they have. Having the opportunity to work and learn from professionals that are well known in their field was appealing to me and what I would like to do in the future.
	Samantha Baker sb398806@ohio.edu GA Position: Allen Student Help Center Undergraduate Institution: Ohio University Undergraduate Major: Psychology Hometown: Olmsted Falls, OH Professional Interests: Academic Advising, Orientation Why did you choose OU? The faculty and staff are great and I knew I already loved OU as an undergraduate!
	Sarah Pankratz sp229606@ohio.edu GA Position: Learning Community Programs: Peer Mentor and Activities Coordinator Undergraduate Institution: Bowling Green State University Undergraduate Major: Sport Management Hometown: Lorain, OH Professional Interests: Greek Life, Campus Programming/Activities, First Year Experience Why did you choose OU? I fell in love with the campus environment and the fact I could get a variety of practical experiences in student affairs during my two years in the program.
	Sean Butler sb983511@ohio.edu GA Position: Graduate Assistant Director for Intramural Sports Undergraduate Institution: Elon University Undergraduate Major: Exercise/Sports Science Hometown: Roxbury, New Jersey Professional Interests: I officiate at regional and national Flag Football and Basketball tournaments around the country and officiate High School Football and Basketball. I also, work with Turning Points helping students on academic probation learn study skills to help get them back on the right track. Why did you choose OU? I chose OU because of the prestigious Intramural Program and the national recognition OU gets especially in the Recreation profession.
	Todd Thomas tt988111@ohio.edu GA Position: Advisor to the Interfraternal Council Undergraduate Institution: Otterbein University Undergraduate Major: Sociology Hometown: Carey, OH Professional Interests: Greek Life, Judicial Affiars, Leadership Why did you choose OU? It felt right. I wanted a large school with a program that was very close and that's what I found at OU.

Class of 2012

	Alex Kasik Ak225710@ohio.edu GA Position: 2010-2011: Resident Director, 2011-2012: Office of Community Standards Undergraduate Institution: Colorado Mesa University Undergraduate Major: History Hometown: Hotchkiss, CO Professional Interests: Residence Life, Women's Centers, Greek Life, Conduct, Academic Advising Why did you choose OU? Beautiful location, Alumni referred me, seminar paper enticing, interview weekend
	Ali Woodworth aw800110@ohio.edu GA Position: Career Services- Outreach to Student Groups and Organizations Undergraduate Institution: Ohio State University Undergraduate Major: Strategic Comminication/ Marketing Hometown: Madison, OH Professional Interests: Career Services and Academic Advising Why did you choose OU? The variety of opportunities to get involved in the Division of Student Affairs.
	Ama Economy kt301810@ohio.edu GA Position: Learning Communities Undergraduate Institution: Coe College Undergraduate Major: Art and Public Relations Hometown: Marion, Iowa Professional Interests: Leadership, Student Activities, LGBT Why did you choose OU? Because compared to the other schools I applied to the program was very personal and Interview Weekend had a huge influence on me. I felt so welcomed and knew that OU was the place for me. :)
	Benjamin Palmer bp103504@ohio.edu GA Position: Peer Mentor and Activities Coordinator, Ohio University Learning Communities Undergraduate Institution: Ohio University Undergraduate Major: Specialized Studies Hometown: Dublin, Ohio Professional Interests: Student Advocacy, Off-Campus Living, Residential Housing, Policy Assessment, Innovation, Student Leadership, Mentoring Why did you choose OU? The professional development opportunities in the CSP program!
	Cimmeron Taylor ct261610@ohio.edu GA Position: Bobcat Student Orientation Undergraduate Institution: Wright State University Undergraduate Major: Communication Hometown: New Bremen, OH Professional Interests: Orientation and First Year Experience Why did you choose OU? I loved the practical experience that Ohio University students receive in this program and the collaboration with student affairs and university administrators.
	Dane Johnston dj178310@ohio.edu GA Position: Event Services, Administration Undergraduate Institution: The Ohio State University Undergraduate Major: International Relations & Diplomacy Hometown: Warren, OH Professional Interests: Advising, Facilities, Event Services, Large Event Logistics Why did you choose OU? Ohio University's College Student Personnel program provides students with the ability to gain valuable work experience while concurrently attend classes. There are an infinite amount of practica opportunities and the faculty will help you shape any experience into an adventure that you are sure to learn and grow in.
	David Manley dm352410@ohio.edu GA Position: Career Services Undergraduate Institution: St. Olaf College Undergraduate Major: Political Sciene and Hispanic Studies Hometown: Apple Valley, MN Professional Interests: Career Services Why did you choose OU? OU provides a great mixture of academic challenges and practical experience.
	Erica Schwartz es321110@ohio.edu GA Position: Advisor to the Women's Panhellenic Council Undergraduate Institution: Bowling Green State University Undergraduate Major: Psychology Hometown: Rochester, MI Professional Interests: I would love to pursue a career in Greek Life or Student Activities. I spent my first year in the program in Academic Advising and realized I missed working with student organizations. Graduate Assistantships and practicums are an excellent way to get a feel for what you would like to do in the future. Why did you choose OU? I chose Ohio because of the unique opportunities it provided. I loved the faculty and the counseling component of the program. I was also excited to have the opportunity to be a Greek House director which was something I could not do at all the universities I looked at.
	Haley Drometer hd223310@ohio.edu GA Position: Campus Recreation - Intramural and Club Sports Undergraduate Institution: Georgia Southern University Undergraduate Major: History Hometown: Grayson, GA Professional Interests: Collegiate Recreational Sports, Career Services, Leadership and Civic Engagement Why did you choose OU? For a nationally prominent assistantship with Campus Recreation that included an institution with a college student personnel program that incorporated experiential learning components.
	John Hummell jh399610@ohio.edu GA Position: Off-Campus Living Undergraduate Institution: Miami University Undergraduate Major: Finance, Decision Science Hometown: Philadelphia Professional Interests: Off-Campus Student Services, Assessment, Enrollment Management, Institutional Research, Advising. Why did you choose OU? I fell in love with OU's residential campus and with the open, progressive vibe of Athens. My GA also has given me the opportunity to work with some incredible student leaders on meaningful projects.
	Kristy Barngrover kb179110@ohio.edu GA Position: Office of the Dean of Students Undergraduate Institution: Denison University Undergraduate Major: Sociology/Anthropology Hometown: Cincinnati, OH Professional Interests: Orientation, Student Activities and Leadership Why did you choose OU? I loved the idea of being at a big school but having a small cohort. I was impressed by the friendliness of the faculty, students and Student Affairs staff!
	Scott Gill-Jacobson gill-jac@ohio.edu GA Position: Residential Housing Undergraduate Institution: Florida Southern College Undergraduate Major: History Hometown: Toledo Professional Interests: Housing, Student Activites Why did you choose OU? I chose OU because it offered the most opportunity for me to learn and advance my career
	Vincent Harris vh219210@ohio.edu GA Position: LINKs Peer Mentoring Program- OMSAR Undergraduate Institution: Auburn University, AL 2006 Undergraduate Major: Mass Communication, Minor: Marketing Hometown: Birmingham, AL Professional Interests: Access and Retention Programs, Multicultural Mentoring Programs, Student Programing, Student Activities, Dean of Students offices, Why did you choose OU? Because of the theory to practice experience that OU's CSP offers, and because of our funding options for Graduate Students.
	Zach Pavol zp236800@ohio.edu GA Position: Career Services - Employer Relations Undergraduate Institution: Ohio University Undergraduate Major: Communication Hometown: Columbus, OH Professional Interests: Career Services, Advising Why did you choose OU? The focus on practical application of theory - graduate assistantship and multiple practicum experiences, the great people I met during interview weekend, and the overall college experience at OU is second to none

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