2022-2023 Fellows

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 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! 

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!