Careers & Recruiting

Peer Career Coaches

Five Career Coaches standing in front of Gerlach Hall and smiling

Fisher College of Business Peer Career Coaches are undergraduate business students who have undergone a formal training program to assist other undergraduate business students with:

  • Developing resumes and cover letters
  • Identifying useful career resources around campus
  • Utilizing Handshake to search for jobs and internships
  • Developing a LinkedIn profile
  • Preparing for career fairs

Fall 2026 Drop-Ins Schedule: COMING SOON

Drop-ins will begin on the first day of fall classes, Tuesday, August 25th, 2026.  Drop-ins will continue through the last day of the semester, which is Wednesday, December 9th.

For virtual drop-ins: To get feedback on a resume, cover letter, or LinkedIn profile, simply click on the Zoom link below during the scheduled virtual drop-in times.  You will be admitted to the waiting room and a Peer Career Coach will admit you to the room when they are ready. 

DayTimesVirtual or In-personLocation
Mondays9:00 am - 4:45 pmIn-person 150 Gerlach Hall
Tuesdays10:00 am - 4:45 pmIn-person150 Gerlach Hall
Wednesdays9:00 am - 4:45 pmIn-person150 Gerlach Hall
Thursdays10:00 am - 1:45 pmIn-person150 Gerlach Hall
Fridays12:00 pm - 2:45 pmVirtualZoom link

Zoom link for Peer Career Coach Virtual Drop-ins

*Zoom link will only work for students with an osu.edu email address.  To log in with your OSU email credentials, follow the steps below or view the screenshots on this document.

  1. Click on the Zoom link above
  2. Click "Sign in to Join"
  3. Click "Sign in with SSO"
  4. Type in "osu" for company domain and click Continue
  5. Log in with your osu name.# and password

 

Meet the Peer Career Coaches!

Sarah Baker

Sarah smiling, wearing a suit in front of a white solid background

  • Major(s): Marketing
  • Minor(s): Fashion & Retail Studies
  • Graduation Date: Spring 2027
  • Hometown: Solon, Ohio
  • My internship(s): Product Management Intern at Oatey Company (Summer 2025), Inventory Analyst Intern at Target (Summer 2026)
  • What inspired me to become a Peer Career Coach: I didn’t know much about how to set myself up for professional success until I took a Job Search Prep class my sophomore year. That experience gave me the confidence and direction I needed, and now I want to help other Fisher students set themselves up for success in their future careers.
  • What I like best about being a Fisher student: The professors who truly want to get to know you and see you succeed.
  • On-campus/community involvement: American Marketing Association, Fisher Peer Mentor Program, Running Club

Bree Banach

Bree smiling and wearing a suit in front of a blue background

  • Major(s): Human Resources, minor in Accounting
  • Graduation Date: May 2028
  • Hometown: Twinsburg, Ohio
  • My internship(s): Swagelok (Human Resources)
  • What inspired me to become a Peer Career Coach: I had a difficult time getting comfortable freshman year and I wanted to be a resource for younger students.
  • What I like best about being a Fisher student: The people in my classes!
  • Best advice I would share with a new Fisher student: Go to the tutors and office hours!!
  • On-campus/community involvement: Pi Sigma Epsilon Business Fraternity

Ronak Chandrana

Ronak wearing a suit and smiling in front of Mason Hall

  • Hometown: Naperville, Illinois
  • Major: Finance, Minor in Economics
  • Internships: LOUD Capital, Fidelity Investments, Incoming at Raymond James
  • What inspired me to become a Career Coach: What inspired me to become a Peer Career Coach is the impact my own mentors had on me early in my college experience. As a freshman and sophomore, many of the individuals who guided me whether through resume feedback, interview preparation, or simply offering advice had an impact on my career trajectory and now I would like to pay it forward.
  • On-campus/community involvement: Fisher Futures, Phi Chi Theta (PCT), Scholars of Finance (SOF), Buckeye Capital Investors (BCI), and Business Scholars Program (BSP)
  • Fun fact: I have studied abroad in: Germany and Singapore

 

Matthew Hines

Matthew wearing a suit and smiling in front of a brick building

  • Major(s): Finance
  • Minor(s): Computer Information Science
  • Graduation Date: May 2027
  • Hometown: Lewis Center, Ohio
  • My internship(s): JPMorganChase Global Finance & Business Management, Investment Banking Summer Analyst KeyBanc
  • What inspired me to become a Peer Career Coach: My passion for mentorship and helping others succeed inspired me to become a Peer Career Coach. As an underclassman, mentors played a pivotal role in shaping my experience at OSU, and I want to give back by being that same source of guidance and support for future Fisher students.
  • What I like best about being a Fisher student: What I like best about being a Fisher student is that OSU has every resource you could possibly imagine. The opportunities are all there – you just have to be willing to take initiative and make the most of them.
  • On campus/community involvement: BCI, Fisher Futures, Fisher early arrival program, DSP
  • My interests/hobbies include: Watersports, weightlifting, guitar, soccer, woodworking, video montages, OSU football

Charlie Kealy

Charlie wearing a suit and tie, smiling and in front of a blue professional background

  • Major(s): Finance
  • Minor(s): Financial Planning
  • Graduation Date: May 2028
  • Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio
  • My internship(s): Business Internship- National Interstate Insurance
  • What inspired me to become a Peer Career Coach: I wanted to become a Peer Career Coach because I believe I can be a voice and a helping hand to young Fisher students starting their professional careers. I also want to be more involved with Fisher and be surrounded by like-minded individuals.
  • What I like best about being a Fisher student: I love being a Fisher student because of the community and its resources. Everyone in
    Fisher, especially the OCM, wants their students to succeed, and being around other motivated students pushes you to be your best.
  • On-campus/community involvement:
    Director of Sales- Pi Sigma Epsilon Professional Business Fraternity
    Vice President of Finance- Club Tennis
    Member- Financial Planning Association and Common Cents Investment Club

Tryphena Sarpong

Tryphena wearing a black business suit and smiling

  • Hometown: Columbus, Ohio
  • Major: Finance, Minor: Business Analytics
  • Graduation: May 2027
  • My internship(s): Operations Intern at BNY
  • What inspired me to become a Career Coach: I know what it feels like to be unsure about which path in business to take and to feel like you’re falling behind your peers. I wouldn’t be where I am today without people who genuinely supported me and cared about my growth. That’s what pushed me to want to do the same for others. I want to help students figure out what’s right for them, feel more confident in their decisions, and make sure no one is missing the tools or resources they need to succeed at Fisher. I also want to be someone students feel comfortable going to, whether they need guidance or reassurance.
  • What I like best about being a Fisher student: I like how the courses are set up so you’re always with your peers, you’ll never not have a study buddy! It makes classes feel a lot more collaborative and less stressful.
  • On-campus/community involvement: President of Women in Real Estate (WIRE), Vice President of National Association of Black Accountants (NABA), Ohio Women’s Affordable Housing: Emerging Leaders Cohort, Consulting Industry Immersion Program, STEP

 

Alyssa Joseph

Alyssa smiling and wearing a suit in front of a blue background

  • Hometown: Saint Charles, Illinois
  • Major: Finance, minor in Psychology
  • Graduation: May 2027
  • My internship(s): Supply Chain Intern at Aldi- Summer 2025, Financial Management Program intern at GE Healthcare- Summer 2026
  • What inspired me to become a Peer Career Coach: What inspired me to become a Peer Career Coach is knowing how difficult it can be to figure out where to start during a job search. I was lucky to have upperclassmen who guided me through the process, from building my resume to preparing for interviews. Their support made a big difference for me, and it inspired me to want to help other students navigate that same process.
  • What I like best about being a Fisher student: The resources Fisher offers! There are so many people that work in the many offices throughout fisher that are more than happy to help you reach your goals, you just have to ask!
  • On-campus/community involvement: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Scholars, Pi Sigma Epsilon Business Fraternity, Fisher Peer Mentor, Honors Leadership, Tri Delta Sorority

Jenna Passek

Jenna wearing a black suit with red top and smiling in front of a brick building

  • Major: Accounting (combined BSBA/MAcc), minor in Economics
  • Graduation Date: May 2027
  • Internships: Pwc Audit Internship (Summer 2026), Eaton Accounting and Finance Internship (Summer 2025)

Toby Randall

Young male college student smiling wearing a suit

  • Hometown: Shelby, Ohio
  • Major: Finance, Minor: Financial Planning
  • Internships: Summer 2025 - Project management intern at School Specialty
    Summer 2026 – Global Finance and Business Management intern at JPMorganChase
    Summer 2026 – Consulting intern for fisher global consulting – Dublin, Ireland
  • What inspired me to become a Career Coach: My biggest drive for becoming a peer career coach is the
    opportunity to help underclassmen who are in similar positions that I was just in last year. Coming from a small
    town, there are not many opportunities to develop professionally, so I was completely clueless coming in as a
    freshman. I used a lot of fisher resources and upperclassmen to develop, and I now want to be on the other side
    of that as a resource and a mentor.
  • On-campus/community involvement: Phi Chi Theta – member, Undergraduate Finance Association – current
    treasurer and SIE prep program leader, Scarlet and Grey Financial Coach
  • My interests/hobbies include: Golf, tennis, pickleball, lifting, sci-fi movies, trying new restaurants, basketball,
    and football

Mia Zamora

Mia Zamora smiling in front of Fisher Hall

  • Hometown: San Antonio, Texas
  • Major: Accounting, with a minor in Spanish for Business
  • Graduation: May 2027
  • Internships:
    • Summer 2025: EY Launch Internship
    • Summer 2026: EY Audit Intern
  • What inspired me to become a Career Coach: I was inspired to become a Peer Career Coach because I remember how much I was looking for support as an out-of-state freshman. I want to be that resource for other students by helping them build confidence in themselves and feel more prepared for opportunities ahead.
  • On campus Involvement: Phi Gamma Nu (Professional Development Organization), Business Scholars, Pathways to Women in Supply Chain, and Women’s Club Golf Team
  • Best advice I would share with a new Fisher student: Talk to your professors outside of class! It not only motivates you to stay engaged and pay attention, but it also encourages you to perform better. An added bonus is that most professors genuinely want to get to know their students.
  • My favorite cause: Giving back to the community, especially through my nonprofit, Blossom Train, where I repurpose flowers to bring joy to others.