Alumni & Friends News

Michael Gold: Educating and empowering future sports fans

Educating the next generation of sports fans is the driving force behind alumnus Michael Gold’s (MBA ’12) latest venture. Learn more about his entrepreneurial playbook – a flexible mindset, teamwork and discipline – and how lessons learned at Fisher are helping young children understand the complexities of sports such as football and soccer.
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Michael Gold and Future Fans co-founder Mike Schroder at a Crew soccer game with their daughters

Ensuring a safe laboratory today for better outcomes tomorrow

What does operational excellence look like? For alumna Jenna Dickerson (MBOE '20), it's ensuring that, as the Laboratory Safety Program Manager for Ohio State's Environmental Health and Safety, the 2,900 labs across the university's campus are safe places for research, learning and teaching.
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Three Ohio State alumni helping people feel and do better

Buckeyes do good all around the world, and Fisher alumna Ally Pesta (BSBA '18), Keshawn Harper and Rick Milenthal are helping others by focusing their efforts on topics such as body image, kids, and anti-suicide efforts.
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Ally Pesta wearing a tan jumpsuit in front of a salmon-colored background.

Taylor Williams smiles in a white shirt and black blazer.
August 24, 2024
Poets&Quants

2024 MBA To Watch: Taylor Williams (MBA '24)

Technology, music and teaching are passion points for MBA alumna Taylor Williams. Learn more about her path from the music classroom to Fisher and now, to JPMorgan Chase.
2024 MBA To Watch: Jaimie Lea Santmyer
August 24, 2024
Poets&Quants

2024 MBA To Watch: Jaimie Lea Santmyer (MBA '24)

Get to know MBA alumna Jaimie Lea Santmyer, a “hard-working, naturally optimistic, risk taker, who values community and integrity.” Jaimie talks about her unique path to Fisher's MBA, what she's enjoyed about the program and why being part of Ohio State's professional network is such a unique career differentiator.
Worthington Steel EMBA graduates and current students gather for an event at Fisher.
August 21, 2024
Fisher College of Business

Investing in leadership: Fisher’s EMBA and Worthington Steel

Fisher’s Executive MBA (EMBA) takes a vested interest in the development of future business leaders. See how the program’s hands-on approach to analytical strategies, change management principles and global perspectives is changing the way companies like Worthington Steel do business.
Alison Staloch smiles in a headshot.
August 20, 2024
Forbes

Alison Staloch: Expanding access to private markets at Fundrise

From earning a Master of Accounting degree at Fisher, to positions at a Big Four firm, the Securities and Exchange Commission and now as CFO of America’s largest direct-to-consumer private markets manager, Alison Staloch (MAcc '05) knows about hard work. The alumna shares what shaped her rise to the C-suite.
Blake Haxton in his Team USA jersey holding an oar.
August 19, 2024
NBC4

Central Ohio’s Blake Haxton heads to Paris Paralympics with golden aspirations

After earning a silver medal four years ago, Blake Haxton (BSBA '13) is getting ready to compete for Team USA's paracanoe team in Paris.
Ensuring a safe laboratory today for better outcomes tomorrow
July 30, 2024
The Ohio State University

Ensuring a safe laboratory today for better outcomes tomorrow

What does operational excellence look like? For alumna Jenna Dickerson (MBOE '20), it's ensuring that, as the Laboratory Safety Program Manager for Ohio State's Environmental Health and Safety, the 2,900 labs across the university's campus are safe places for research, learning and teaching.
Pacific to Atlantic: Columbus' Tanny Crane rides to raise money for cancer research
July 30, 2024
The Columbus Dispatch

Pacific to Atlantic: Columbus' Tanny Crane rides to raise money for cancer research

See why a coast-to-coast bicycle ride with a group of friends meant so much to Fisher alumna Tanny Crane (BSBA '78).
Interim Dean Trevor Brown folds his arms in a tan suit and scarlet and smiles.
July 15, 2024
Fisher College of Business

Take five with Interim Dean Trevor Brown

Get to know Trevor Brown, Fisher’s new interim dean. Brown, who also serves as dean of The Ohio State University John Glenn College of Public Affairs, is excited to continue the college’s positive momentum in how its educating and engaging with our students, alumni, partners and friends ― all while setting up Fisher’s permanent leader for immediate and sustained success.
Rising Stars: Meet Jenna Weiner of C.H. Robinson
July 11, 2024
Supply Chain 24/7

Rising Stars: Meet Jenna Weiner of C.H. Robinson

Alumna Jenna Weiner (BSBA '17) reflects on her time as a Fisher student, what drew her to the logistics industry and how a pivotal internship helped propel her into a successful career at C.H. Robinson.
Anthony Monaco with the Moshi Primary School special education teachers at the grand opening of the Special Needs Education Center
June 26, 2024
Fisher College of Business

Beyond borders: Anthony Monaco’s dedication to bringing education to the autistic

For Anthony Monaco (BSBA ’88), traveling the world eventually led to a deeper mission: ensuring that children receive quality education. Through his nonprofit Autism Beyond Borders, Monaco is helping children, their teachers and families get the sensory-related support, enrichment and coaching necessary for students to succeed.
Columbus' new titans: The 10 people making a difference in central Ohio
June 16, 2024
The Columbus Dispatch

Columbus' new titans: The 10 people making a difference in central Ohio

Alumna and Dean's Advisory Council member Tanny Crane was named one of the city's top 10 leaders, a list defined by the individuals' economic power or power from a bully pulpit, connections across the community, their track record of involvement and activism, the respect they've gained from other leaders, and who are deeply engaged in shaping Columbus.
Land-Grant Brewing founders Adam Benner and Walt Keys smile looking at Benner's phone during a eclipse-related gathering at the brewery.
June 12, 2024
The Ohio State University Alumni Magazine

Meet two craft-beer brew masters with Ohio State roots

Land-Grant Brewing founders Adam Benner (BSBA '06) and Walt Keys are Buckeye pals making a business brimming with college-like fun. Check out how they brought that fun and enthusiasm to thousands of customers during the spring's total solar eclipse.
Ally Pesta wearing a tan jumpsuit in front of a salmon-colored background.
June 12, 2024
The Ohio State Alumni Magazine

Three Ohio State alumni helping people feel and do better

Buckeyes do good all around the world, and Fisher alumna Ally Pesta (BSBA '18), Keshawn Harper and Rick Milenthal are helping others by focusing their efforts on topics such as body image, kids, and anti-suicide efforts.
Graduate Noah Wheeler with his father and grandfather.
May 17, 2024
The Ohio State University

Ohio State grad Noah Wheeler among three generations of MBAs from Fisher

Recent Ohio State graduate Noah Wheeler represents the third generation in his family to earn an MBA from Fisher. Discover how his father’s and grandfather’s professional success influenced his decision to earn his degree from Fisher and helped pave the way for his future in business.
Students at Ohio State's 2024 Commencement at Ohio Stadium.
May 8, 2024
Fisher College of Business

Fisher and Ohio State communities celebrate the Class of 2024

See how Fisher and Ohio State celebrated the accomplishments and the professional potential of the Class of 2024 graduates, including more than 2,000 Business Buckeyes.
Juan Ezquerra
May 3, 2024
Poets&Quants

2024 Best & Brightest MBA: Juan I. Ezquerra

Meet Juan Ezquerra (MBA '24), a self-described proud LGBTQ+ Latino leader who is passionate about people, DEI advancement and giving back to his communities. Ezquerra was named one of Poets&Quants' Best & Brightest MBA graduates of 2024.
Link to a story about new graduate Justen Turner.
May 1, 2024
Fisher College of Business

Lights, camera, action: Justen Turner (BSBA '24)

Justen Turner has turned a childhood passion into a promising career as a young entrepreneur and filmmaker. Explore Turner’s path to and through Ohio State ― and what the future holds for the Class of 2024 graduate.
Dublin native publishes book after interviewing 1,000 strangers across the country
April 24, 2024
NBC4

Dublin native publishes book after interviewing 1,000 strangers across the country

Learn about the product of Imran Nuri's (BSBA '20) newest project, a self-published book highlighting photos and advice from 1,000 strangers he met during a 48-state road trip across the U.S.
Individual Diversity Awards nominees show off their awards
April 18, 2024
Fisher College of Business

2024 Diversity Awards: Excellence in inclusion

Fisher's 2024 Diversity Awards celebrated the individuals and organizations that are working to create meaningful, positive and lasting change. Meet the servant leaders who are empowering the next generation of professionals and fostering cultures of inclusivity.
Fisher student Claudia Hollander Tineo and senior lecturer Stephanie Wapner
April 17, 2024
The Ohio State University Alumni Magazine

Prepping students for work reality

Many white-collar businesses are still grappling with when or how often to have staff at the office despite four years passing since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Various work models are being tried, including hybrid, but best practices remain in flux. Marketing major Claudia Hollander Tineo and senior lecturer Stephanie Wapner are among many at Fisher College of Business — and organizations everywhere — who are figuring out new ways of working.
Meet this year's YWCA 2024 Women of Achievement
April 12, 2024
The Columbus Dispatch

Meet this year's YWCA 2024 Women of Achievement

Alumna and Dean's Advisory Council member Corrine Burger (BSBA '85) was one of six women honored with 2024 YWCA Women of Accomplishment awards. The recognition celebrates the impact the women have had throughout the Columbus community.
Marna Ricker and Anu Saxena discuss powering forward.
April 10, 2024
Fisher College of Business

Women’s Leadership Symposium inspires the Fisher community to drive lasting change

From allyship to finding life balance, personal branding to building financial wealth and so much more, the third annual Women’s Leadership Symposium continued to connect the Fisher community with business leaders and trailblazers for a day of inspirational learning.
Students sing Carmen Ohio at the 2024 Pace Setters Awards ceremony.
March 28, 2024
Fisher College of Business

Principled Buckeyes recognized as Pace Setters

Meet the elite group of leaders selected as 2024 Pace Setters for their passion and purpose in the classroom, throughout academia and in the community.
Women of the Honors Cohort join Paula Bennett at the New York Stock Exchange.
March 21, 2024
Fisher College of Business

Honors Cohort Women in Business Summit connects students with power players and possibilities

What does empowerment look like? The Honors Cohort Women in Business Summit connected top executives and industry leaders with tomorrow’s business professionals for an immersive learning experience in New York City. The event, which showcased the power and reach of Fisher’s network of alumni and friends, explored professional uncertainty and unexpected career turns, navigating tough challenges, and the importance of networking, sacrifice, teamwork and gratitude.
Owner of 17 area Donato’s pizza locations has engineering, military background
March 4, 2024
Dayton Daily News

Owner of 17 area Donato’s pizza locations has engineering, military background

Meet Todd Rogers (MBA '93), an entrepreneur and Buckeye alumnus who has brought a Columbus dining staple to the Dayton area.

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