2022-2023 Fellows

My name is Jackson Canada, and I am from Vail, Colorado. I graduated from Valor Christian High School in Denver, Colorado, having also attended Kent Denver, as a four-year varsity player in lacrosse and will continue to play lacrosse for Ohio Wesleyan. I plan to major in International Business and use the Spanish I have taken for nearly a decade in commercial business transactions. Over the years I had various “side hustles” to earn money (the early jump on newly released Supreme gear for resale, sale of unique lacrosse swag, even breeding crawdads for sale). This meager disposable income provided investment funds when a friend’s father helped us establish our high school’s first Investment Club. I now look forward to exploring international commercial real estate markets. I’m grateful to be in EMF and energized about the opportunities over the next four years!

My name is Brady Cormier and I am from Waterboro, a small town in the state of Maine. I graduated from Cheverus High School and proceeded to complete a post-graduate year at Bridgton Academy. While in school I participated in varsity soccer, hockey, lacrosse, and baseball for all of my five years. I am an Eagle Scout for the Boy Scouts of America, and also find that my heart belongs on the soccer pitch. I will be playing Varsity Men's Soccer at Ohio Wesleyan University and pursuing a major in Business Administration. My father and I run our own sealcoating business during the summer which has led me to my intended major! I am extremely thankful to be selected as a part of the Economics Management Fellows Program at OWU, and I cannot wait to see what these next four years will bring! Go Bishops!

My name is Anna Haines and I am from Reynoldsburg Ohio. I attended the Reynoldsburg eSTEM academy for all four years of high school and while there, I was a member of National Honor Society, Leo club, Global Scholars, Model UN, and Orchestra. I also played varsity soccer and was captain of the women's swim team. While at OWU, I will be on the swim team and part of the Global Scholars and Honors programs. I am thrilled to be a member of the EMF program as it will help me decide my major within the business sphere. I am so excited to meet everyone and to see where this opportunity will take me!

My name is Julia Hearne, and I am from Chatham, New Jersey. While at Chatham High School, I was class secretary for Student Council and held leadership positions in volunteering and social activism clubs. My interest in business started when I took my first business class and subsequently participated in business oriented Girl Scout programs. I am planning to double major in Business Administration and Environmental Studies. I can’t wait to be on campus and I look forward to being a part of the EMF Program!

My name is Areli Hernandez and I am from Menlo Park, California. I attended Castilleja School and was the leader of the LatinX affinity group, the strategy coach on the robotics team, and an afterschool tutor for elementary students. Outside of school I like to play videogames, watch anime, and work part time at J.Crew. At OWU, I plan to major in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. My dream is to become a marketing manager at Riot and to pursue my MBA after graduation. I am excited to be a part of the EMF program and meet new people.

My name is Salma Khettat and I am from Columbus, Ohio. I graduated from Columbus Alternative High School. During high school I enjoyed extracurricular activities like being in theatre and the school newspaper club. I plan to major in International Business at Ohio Wesleyan and I am looking forward to joining the EMF Program. 

My Name is Rowan Kriebel, I went to Quaker Valley High School in Sewickley, where I participated in Soccer and Tennis. I plan to continue Soccer throughout my time at Ohio Wesleyan. I have recently decided to Major in Economics due to new passions and strengths of mine. I’m very excited to join the EMF program, and meet everyone!

My name is Giovanna Lacarrubba and I am from Asuncion, Paraguay. Whilst in high school I was the Student Council President, Captain of the Volleyball and Handball team, and heavily involved in community service. I intend to continue to volunteer with many activities throughout college. I knew I wanted to pursue a career in business having thoroughly enjoyed my courses in business at school, and because of all that I learned of the banking world from my internship at Itau Bank. At OWU, I look forward to being a member of the women's volleyball team, and majoring in Accounting and Finance. I am also thrilled at all the unique opportunities this program offers, and to meet everyone in the fall.

Hello! My name is Shannon O'Malley and I'm from Ashville, Ohio. I graduated from Teays Valley High School. While there, I participated in Key Club, Student Council, Global Scholars, National Honor Society, and I played Tennis for 2 years. I don't have a set major yet but I am interested in International Business, Pre-Law, and Global Studies. I am excited to be in the EMF program and can't wait to find my passion at OWU! 

Hello! My name is Madelyn Seibel. I am from Mansfield, Ohio, and went to Ontario High School. In high school, I participated in Varsity Girls' Golf, Key Club, Drug Free Seniors Trader Card Club, Jazz Band, Symphonic Band, Marching Band, and National Honor Society. Outside of my high school, I was in the Mansfield Youth Symphony Orchestra, Junior Naturalist Program at the Ohio Bird Sanctuary, Youth Liaison in my Church Council, and the Secretary and Vice President in my 4h club. I was lucky to obtain a working internship at the Knox County Humane Society this summer, where I got to work with the in-house veterinarian in order to gain experience hours to prepare me for Vet School. During my time at OWU, I'm intending to major in Zoology, with a minor in Music Performance and Economics. I'm also in the Marching Bishops and Global Scholars, in addition to the EMF-Program. I'm so excited and appreciative to get the opportunity to be a part of this program!

My name is Graci Semptimphelter. I am from Franklin, Tennessee where I attended Battle Ground Academy. Throughout high school, I played soccer, softball, and basketball. I will continue playing basketball and will be on the Ohio Wesleyan Women's Basketball team these next four years. Outside of sports, I have been heavily involved in service. In 2014, my mom and I founded a non-profit organization, 1Team1Goal. 1Team1Goal pairs typical peer role models with people with special needs to play football, cheer, dance, and the arts. Because of all of my experience with 1Team1Goal and exposure at my high school to a class based around creating our own businesses, I wanted to find a way to still heavily impact and influence the community for good, so that is why I thought it would be great to be a part of the EMF Program. At Ohio Wesleyan, I plan to double major in Business Administration and Spanish. I am super excited to be a part of this program and can't wait to see all that it offers!

My name is Garrett Smith. I'm from Fishers, Indiana, a suburb outside of Indianapolis. I attended Hamilton Southeastern for all 4 years of high school, where I played Lacrosse. I will be continuing playing lacrosse at Ohio Wesleyan this next spring. I intend to major in Finance and minor in Business Administration. Throughout having multiple jobs during high school, I have decided to study in Business because it will allow me to connect with others and form strong relationships. I'm very thankful for being selected to the EMF program, and I'm very excited for the new opportunities to come.

My name is Ben Staggers and I am from Greencastle, Indiana. I attended Greencastle High School where I was in Latin Club, Key Club, National Honor Society, National Technical Honors Society, acted in musicals and plays, and was a 4-year member of the Tennis and Swim teams.   At Area 30 Career Center I served as a Student Ambassador and interned at a restaurant.  My interest in business emerged through annual Boy Scout fundraisers and I recently earned my Eagle Scout. I am excited to meet everybody and I can’t wait to be a part of the EMF program and the OWU community.

My name is Aiden Veerjee and I am from Johnstown, Ohio. I graduated from Johnstown-Monroe High School where I was involved with National Honor Society, choir, musical theatre, Buckeye Boys State, and student council, where I helped organize several charity events. I also play competitive chess and founded the first chess club at my school and have also taught chess to the youth within my community. I enjoy debate, public speaking, writing, and travel. I am passionate about history and economics. While at OWU, I plan to major in Quantitative Finance and minor in Data Analytics. I look forward to utilizing the OWU Connection and everything that the Economics Management Fellows program has to offer. I am very excited to start my journey!