Alumni Association Mission
The Alumni Association is the heart of the Bishop alumni community inspiring, cultivating, and creating meaningful engagement opportunities. We aim to create a vibrant network of alumni who support one another, contribute to the development of future leaders, and play an active role in the growth and success of our institution.
Alumni Board Purpose
To create meaningful connections and experiences that deepen their relationship with Ohio Wesleyan and each other.
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Program Coordinator
Atlanta, GA
"I volunteer for OWU because it provides a meaningful opportunity to support both current and future students, foster connections with fellow alumni, and contribute to initiatives that have a long-lasting impact. Through volunteering, I can represent OWU's values and apply my experience to efforts that strengthen the university and the greater community."
Honors College Admission Counselor, George Mason University
Alexandria, VA
"I volunteer for OWU because I love sharing my passion and memories about the university. OWU was such a pleasure to call home for my four years on campus, and will stay with me forever. So because of that, I enjoy being able to give back to OWU and help others find their forever home!"
Retired Asset Management Distribution Professional
York, ME
"I volunteer at OWU because I know there were many others who volunteered and made my experience at OWU what it was and I wante to ensure that students today have that same opportunity."
Housing Accountant, Delta Gamma Fraternity and Owner, Denise Brenner, CPA, LLC
Columbus, OH
"For such a small campus, OWU grads are everywhere! Bishop alumni just have a knack for seeking out and finding each other, and when we do, we learn we have so much in common in so many unexpected ways."
Executive Director, Dublin Youth Athletics
Sunbury, OH
"I volunteer at OWU because it gave me so much during my four years that I want to ensure future generations of Bishops have the same, if not better, experience that I had. It brings me great joy to support the University that changed my life!!"
Regional Vice-President, Sammons Retirement Solutions
Chicago, Illinois
"I volunteer for OWU because I believe in giving back to the community that has given me so much. The connections I made during my 4 years there are unmatched and I want to make sure that the university flourishes so other students can have the same experience."
Executive Assistant to the Chancellor
North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics
Apex, NC
"I volunteer for OWU because I believe that smaller, liberal arts colleges and universities play a critical role in the higher education ecosystem and in the development of the next generation of local and global leaders. Ohio Wesleyan shaped my life in a deeply important way, so I've made it a priority to donate my time, talent, and treasure each year toward the school's ongoing success and in support of current students, faculty, and staff, just as alumni before me generously supported my college education experience."
Director of Annual Giving, Chi Phi Educational Trust
Delaware, OH
"I volunteer at OWU because I want future students to have the same and even greater experiences and opportunities as they navigate college life and prepare for their future."
Retired Health Care Executive
Avon, CT
"I volunteer because it's an opportunity to give back to the school that gave so much to me. I was fortunate to play soccer at OWU for an incredible man named Jay Martin. He helped a lot of people grow up, and although I didn't know it at the time, he taught me more about teamwork, how to deal with people and difficult situations, than any person I've met. Over my business career, I often thought back to conversations I had with him, when I faced difficult decisions or discussions. It's people like him, that made OWU such a great place for me to spend my college career."
Director of Alumni Services, Beta Theta Pi Fraternity
Chagrin Falls, OH
"Some of my best memories are from my first year at Ohio Wesleyan, playing cards with the brothers of the Theta chapter of Beta Theta Pi. We spent countless afternoons playing spades and euchre and talking about life and how to navigate Ohio Wesleyan. I was offered a bid and joined in spring of 1997. Little did I know that the friendships that were built during those afternoons would have a profound impact on my personal and professional life."
Assistant Director of Annual Giving, Ohio Wesleyan University
Columbus, OH
"I volunteer at OWU because during my four years here, I was never told 'No." From freshman year through graduation, OWU's community members continue to support my endeavors and encourage my creative thinking. I look forward to continuing to boost the momentum that is growing here, at home, at OWU."
Vice President, Association Operations, Government Advantage Group
Westerville, Ohio
"I am from a small town and the first in my family to graduate from college. OWU afforded me the confidence and opportunity to change the trajectory of my life. My hope is that by serving with meaningful intention, I can do the same for someone else."
Owner, Harris Law
Columbus, Ohio
"I had such a fantastic experience at OWU, I want to make sure future students do as well."
Vice President, Global Marketing Science at Influencer
Brooklyn, NY
"Ohio Wesleyan has provided me with lifelong friendships and a community that has grown far beyond my time on campus. Personal alumni investment in my experience has inspired me to remain active in the Ohio Wesleyan community."
Director, Elizabeth's Bookshop & Writing Centre at The Loveland Group LLC
Akron, Ohio
"There are a handful of experiences that split your life into before and after. For me, OWU is one of them. Volunteering is my way of making sure that the door stays open for the generations of students coming up behind me."
Assistant Director at Kiwi's Clubhouse
Worthington, OH
"OWU prepared me for real life from my experiences firsthand with OWU career connection to living in the senior apartments. I never felt like I couldn't handle my next steps post grad."
Independent Consultant – Energy, Cybersecurity & Resilience
Scituate, MA
"My favorite OWU memories center on the sense of community, late nights with friends, conversations with professors, and the feeling of being part of something both challenging and supportive. Volunteering is my way of staying connected and helping create that experience for others."
Vic Misiewicz Insurance Services, LLC
Atlanta, GA
"My experience at OWU was nothing short of remarkable and I hope to help others have a similar experience."
Retired media/marketing executive
Larchmont, NY
"I volunteer at OWU because I want to continue the amazing work of this Board, inspiring and creating meaningful engagement opporutnities with OWU alumni."
Design Research Operations Lead at IDEO and Founder & CEO of Reframe History
Cleveland, OH
Retired; Alumni in Residence, OWU Career Connection
Powell, Ohio
"I volunteer for Ohio Wesleyan because I believe it is important to give back to a university that gave me so much, and laid the foundation for successful careers."
Vice President, Risk Data Management Lead at JPMorgan Chase
Columbus, Ohio
"It is important for me to give back to OWU because many of the successes I have had in my career can be attributed to the lessons and life experiences I had while I was a student at OWU. I was also a recipient of a very generous scholarship that would not be possible without the kindness of those who gave back to the school before I became a student."
Ryan Sarni, Esq., SPHR, Senior Counsel, Kaiser Permanente
Denver, CO
"I volunteer at OWU because....I was very fortunate to be able to attend and want to support other first generation college students."
Director of Strategic Initiatives, Cincinnati Development Fund
Cincinnati, OH
"I volunteer for OWU to give back to the generous community of friends, professors, alumni and staff who made my college experience so incredible. I also volunteer to help encourage alumni to get involved in whatever way makes sense for them."
Excursion & Cruise Director, American Cruise Lines
Marion, OH
"My favorite memory from OWU was the people. Whether that be in the classroom, extracurriculars like my fraternity and track, or while studying abroad, the people I met along the way helped shape me into who I am today."
Associate State Director of Outreach & Advocacy, AARP
Houston, TX
"My four years at Ohio Wesleyan played a role in who I am today. I have always given what I could to the university and being asked to serve on the Alumni Board is an honor. Giving back is one of the best ways to show appreciation. I look forward to my continued service of giving back as a board member."