Meet the Peer Impact Consultants

Kara Abney

Year: 4th

Major: Operations Management

Minor: Aviation

Hometown: Cincinnati, OH

Involvements: Students Consulting for Nonprofit Organizations (SCNO), Phi Gamma Nu (PGN), Honors Leadership Program, The industry Immersion Program, Past intern at Kalypso and Ohio State Office of Risk Management

Favorite Fisher Memory: Working late on a case competition with some of my friends...although it was late and we were tired, we were laughing and talking the whole time and with the other teams working there as well.

Why Come See Me: I love to help people! Ohio State is a huge campus, and college, in general, can be extremely overwhelming. It's nice to have people on your side who want nothing more than your success and happiness. There are so many different paths that one can take on their Fisher journey, and I have had enough experience to bring those options to the table. 

Alexander Beedles

Year: 3rd

Major: Finance

Hometown: Richmond Heights, OH

Involvements: Morrill and Business Scholar, DEI Committee, Sponsors for Educational Opportunity, Past Financial Services and Financial Professional Intern

Favorite Fisher Memory: Going to NYC my freshman year with Business Scholars.

Why Come See Me: I'm really excited to meet with students because I want to help them figure out what organizations correspond with their goals and values. As a PIC, my mission is to provide you the resources for you to succeed not just as a student, but as a person as well. Most importantly, Fisher is a place for everyone and for you to find your why. 

Karan Gaglani

Year: 4th

Major: Finance

Minor: Economics & Leadership

Hometown: Chennai, India

Involvements: Buckeye Capital Investors, Buckeye Ventures, Fisher Futures Investment Banking Program, Delta Sigma Pi Professional Business Fraternity, Honors Leadership Program

Favorite Fisher Memory: Hanging out in the Bloomberg lab at Mason Hall has been one of my best memories. I've met most of my closest friends there and it's a place where I love to work on homework while speaking with others.

Why Come See Me: Having moved to Ohio State as an international student, I can relate to many people moving into a new atmosphere and guide them with the resources that helped me settle into Fisher. As a PIC, I would love to help guide every person one step closer to their goals and positively help impact their experience at Ohio State.

Bri Harris

Year: 4th

Major: Accounting

Hometown: Cincinnati, OH

Involvements: Students Consulting for Nonprofit Organizations (SCNO), Honors Accounting, Master of Accounting Program (MAcc), Undergraduate Black Caucus, Project Thrive, Fisher FIRST, DEI Global Scholars Program, Freshman Global Lab, Morrill Scholarship Program (MSP),  Past Intern at PWC

Favorite Fisher Memory: I really enjoyed the Freshman Global lab. It was my first time traveling out of the country and it was an amazing experience. Not only did I have the chance to see logistics firsthand, but I also gained a deep understanding of the course content from a global perspective. I was also able to meet so many other freshmen and forge so many lasting friendships who I still talk to and see to this day. 

Why Come See Me: I really enjoy getting to meet new people and help them navigate their Fisher journey. I am here to help you find your community and make the most out of their college experience, inside and outside of Fisher. Meeting with a PIC is a great way to learn about all of the opportunities and resources that Fisher has to offer. I am open to talking about any and everything! 

Dylen Jacob

Year: 4th

Major: Finance

Minor: Quantitative Economics

Hometown: Philadelphia, PA

Involvements: Buckeye Ventures, Pi Lambda Phi Fraternity, Fisher Peer Mentor, Business Builders, DEI Committee, Honors Cohort, Fisher emerging consultants, fisher global consulting corporate & nonprofit, Past Intern at PWC

Favorite Fisher Memory: Doing Fisher Global Consulting in Sweden and traveling to Denmark, Hungary, France, and the UK.

Why Come See Me: Book a PIC appointment with me because I've had a whole variety of personal and work experiences, so I enjoy sharing my perspective and being real with the people around me.

Kavya Jayanthi

Year: 3rd

Major: Marketing

Minor: Education

Hometown: Dublin, OH

Involvements: Delta Sigma Pi Professional Business Fraternity - VP of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Dean's Leadership Academy, Youth for STEM Equity - Chief Learning Officer, Honors Leadership, Past Intern at Eaton Corporation and Huntington National Bank, P&G Sales Standout Program

Favorite Fisher Memory: Co-hosting a Black History Month event alongside all the business fraternities at Fisher. It was an unforgettable experience, bringing together seven inspiring speakers, showcasing art by talented Black student artists, and enjoying delicious food catered by Willowbeez SoulVeg, a fantastic Black-owned restaurant!

Why Come See Me: I'm passionate about helping others discover what truly excites them. Whether it’s listening, offering advice, or simply being there, I’m always ready to support. My goal is to empower every student to surpass their potential, and I’m here to make that a reality!

Luke Laite

Year: 4th

Major: Finance

Minor: Communications

Hometown: Cincinnati, OH

Involvements: Media, Marketing, and Communications Scholars, Fisher Emerging Consultants, Honors Program, Delta Sigma Pi Professional Business Fraternity - VP of Pledge Education, Students Consulting for Nonprofit Organizations, Fisher Semester Exchange Program

Favorite Fisher Memory: Participating in the Global Exchange program. I had the opportunity to spend the semester in Dublin, Ireland, and it was the greatest 4 months of my life!  

Why Come See Me: I encourage students to reach out and chat with me, as during my time at Ohio State, I’ve experienced both successes and failures—honestly, probably more of the latter. Over the years, I’ve gained a much better understanding of how to navigate both Fisher and Ohio State as a whole, and I’d love to share that knowledge with others!

Steven Liu

Year: 3rd

Major: Accounting 

Minor: Nonprofit Management & Music, Media, And Enterprise 

Hometown: Sylvania, OH

Involvements: Asian Business Student Association, Students Consulting for Nonprofit Organizations, Phi Chi Theta, Honors Cohort, Past Intern at Dreamscape Media, Inc. and Plante Moran

Favorite Fisher Memory: Helping out at SCNO recruitment Information Sessions. We're always so tired by the end of the day, so we're giggly and having a lot of fun.

Why Come See Me: I really want to meet you and help you make the most out of your Fisher experience! I understand that in a campus as large as Ohio State, it can be overwhelming to think about what to be involved in or where to go for guidance. I am more than happy to share my experiences and perspectives in the hopes that it will help you find what you're looking for!