MBA Ambassadors
Our MBA Ambassadors are here to help you navigate the admissions process here at Fisher and also give you more information about the programs we offer.
They'll be back this fall and excited to share their experiences in the Fisher program with you. If you would like to schedule an appointment to meet with an admissions team member and tour the campus contact us at mba@fisher.osu.edu.
Jonathan Aplin - MBA Class of 2013
Originally from London, Jonathan worked in theatre and entertainment marketing and brand development prior to attending Fisher. A proud Englishman he enjoys cricket, rugby and tea. Jonathan is also a keen fencer.
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Undergrad School: University of Exeter, England
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Drama
Previous Employer: Donmar Warehouse, London
Job Title: Director of Marketing
Years of Work Experience: 7
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Emily Blind - MBA Class of 2013
Emily graduated from the University of Delaware in 2006 with a degree in Economics and International Business. After completing her undergraduate studies, she moved to Arlington, VA to work with an investment consulting firm, Cambridge Associates LLC. While with Cambridge, Emily focused on investment performance reporting for Institutional Clients and High Net-Worth families from the US, Singapore, Europe, Australia, and the Middle East.
En route to starting her MBA with Fisher, Emily participated in the Global Summer Program with FPS and spent her summer in Dublin, Ireland working as a Marketing Consulting Intern at the Irish chocolate company, Lily O'Briens. In her spare time, Emily loves to play volleyball and golf and to travel as much as she possibly can!
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Undergrad School: University of Delaware
Degree: Economics, Minor in International Business
Previous Employer: Cambridge Associates LLC
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Kelly Blumenschein - MBA Class of 2014
Kelly completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Dayton where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Entrepreneurship and a minor in Spanish; she also played on UD’s varsity women’s soccer team. Upon graduation, she worked with Fondriest Environmental as the company’s Marketing Specialist. Her role included sales as well as managing multiple marketing initiatives, such as the company’s advertising campaign, conference and trade show program, and quarterly news magazine. Kelly enjoys playing and watching sports (Go Bucks/Flyers!) reading, traveling, and eating ice cream.
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Undergrad School: University of Dayton
Degree: Bachelor of Science, Marketing and Entrepreneurship
Previous Employer: Fondriest Environmental, Inc.
Job Title: Marketing Specialist
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Dan Brown - MBA Class of 2013
Before coming to Fisher, Dan spent five years in Cleveland and Columbus as a Financial Advisor, transitioning from Wachovia Securities to Wells Fargo Advisors with the 2008 merger.
He came to Fisher to further his career in financial services or switch gears into management consulting. Dan likes reading novels and business books, running, and enjoying outdoor activities with family and friends.
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Undergrad School: John Carroll University
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance
Previous Employer: Wells Fargo Advisors
Job Title: Financial Advisor
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Omari Gardner - MBA Class of 2013
In preparation for Fisher, Gardner spent time interning for Marathon Oil Company and Giant Eagle in different roles—ranging from marketing, operations, electronics and general management— and in additional leadership positions. After Fisher, Gardner plans to continue working in corporate strategy and marketing. He loves meeting exciting people, time with family, Chipotle, music and the occasional road trip.
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Undergrad School: Bowling Green State University
Degree: Bachelor of Technology, Electronics and Computer Engineering
Previous Employer: Marathon Oil
Job Title: Electronics Intern
Years of Work Experience: 1.5
MBA Major: Marketing Management and Corporate Strategy
Involvement at Fisher: MBA Marketing Association, National Black MBA Association
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Beau Hammond - MBA Class of 2014
Beau Hammond is a 2014 MBA Candidate from Birmingham, MI. He spent the last five years working in Northern Virginia, first as the Deputy of Financial Operations for the Fred Thompson presidential bid, then as Director of Operations for a strategic media company, and most recently at Booz Allen Hamilton as an associate in the professional financial services group. He graduated with a B.A. from Albion College in 2005 Majoring in History, and minoring in Religions. Beau enjoys anything related to history, Ohio State Football, or nautical.
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Undergrad School: Albion College
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, History
Previous Employer: Booz Allen Hamilton
Job Title: Special Matter Expert, Security Market
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Graham Rouse - MBA Class of 2014
Prior to joining the Fisher MBA class of 2014, Graham spent 8 years as a high school English and journalism teacher. In addition to working as a classroom teacher and department chair, Graham founded and ran a professional photography and design company specializing in event photography. A life-long Buckeye, he earned a bachelor’s degree in English and a master’s degree in Education, both from the Ohio State University.
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Undergrad School: The Ohio State University
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, English
Previous Employer: Dublin City Schools
Job Title: High School Language Arts Teacher
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Arjun Sridhar - MBA Class of 2014
After graduating from Anna University in India, Arjun worked as a test manager at Tata Consultancy Services Ltd for 7 years.After stints in both India and US, Arjun decided to move on to management education and came into Fisher. After Fisher, he hopes to be able to continue as a consultant in operations and logistical roles apart from learning and "mastering" the "art of swimming". At his free time, he enjoys socializing, physical fitness and is a movie freak. He also enjoys traveling, trekking and food.
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Undergrad School: Anna University
Degree: Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical and Electronics
Previous Employer: Tata Consultancy Services
Job Title: Test Manager
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Megha Tikoo - MBA Class of 2013
After completing her Bachelor in Hospitality, Megha worked with the Oberoi group of hotels in India as an Assistant Manager leading front office operations in some of their hotels.
During her 3.5 years with the Oberoi group,she also helped part time during the startup of her family business in e-education(IYCWorld Softinfrastructure Pvt Ltd ). Before joining Fisher ,she worked full time as a Manager-Rural Education kick starting the rural education initiative for the company.
At Fisher,she wants a career advancement in the field of social consulting and entrepreneurship. In her spare time,Megha enjoys listening to music,singing,dancing and meeting up with friends.
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Undergrad School: Institute of Hotel Management and Indira Gandhi National Open University(IGNOU)
Degree: Bachelor in Hospitality and Hotel Administration
Previous Employer: IYCWorld Softinfrastructure Pvt. Ltd
Job Title: Manager-Rural education
Years of Work Experience: 3.5
MBA Major: Consulting and Strategy
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Zedong Wu (Kevin) - MBA Class of 2013
Zedong Wu (Kevin) is a English literature major student from one of the top 3 universities in China. He started to work in one of the biggest base metal physical & futures trading corporations in China as a commodity futures analyst and focused mainly in base metals. He's very familiar with the Bloomberg terminal and other automated trading platforms.
Kevin is now the vice president of both MBA Finance Association and Chinese Business Professional Association in Fisher and took his intern in Ashland Inc in summer 2012 as a global marketing&strategy intern. He's crazy over NBA and likes to play basketball. He also travels a lot and has been to many of the famous resorts in U.S.
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Undergrad School: Fudan University
Degree: Bachelor in English Language and Literature
Previous Employer: Hangzhou Xinhua Mechanical & Electrical Co., Ltd
Job Title: CEO Assistant
Years of Work Experience: 3
MBA Major: Strategy
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