Current Cutler Scholars

• High school: Mt. Gilead High School (Mt. Gilead, OH)
• Hometown: Mt. Gilead, OH
• Major(s): Management Information Systems, Business Analytics
• Certificate(s): Cybersecurity Management
• Extracurricular Activities: Lost Flamingo Theater Company – Alumni and Social Chair on Exec Board, Emerging Leaders, Copeland Scholars
• Favorite part of the Cutler Scholars Program: My favorite part of the Cutler Scholars Program is the opportunities it has given me to travel! I have had so many incredible experiences that wouldn't have been possible without Cutler's enrichment stipends.
• Enrichment Experiences:
  • Outdoor Leadership Experience: Maine Appalachian Backpacking
  • Service Internship Experience:Chatham Conservation Foundation in Cape Cod, MA
  • International Experience:Summer Study Abroad in Sorrento, Italy
  • Professional Internship Experience:IT Internship at Goodyear in Akron, OH.
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cooper-sarah/

• High school: Hoover High School (North Canton, OH)
• Hometown: North Canton, OH
• Major(s): Marketing, Strategic Leadership & Management
• Minor(s): Fashion Retail Merchandising
• Extracurricular Activities: VP of Curriculum and Development in Emerging Leaders, VP of Marketing for Delta Sigma Pi Professional Business Fraternity, College of Business Student Ambasssador, Copeland Scholars
• Favorite part of the Cutler Scholars Program: The financial and educational support I've received and also the chance to explore diversity of thought outside of my chosen major in CQ every week!
• Enrichment Experiences:
  • Outdoor Leadership Experience: Outward Bound - Sea Kayaking
  • Service Internship Experience:Because I Said I Would
  • International Experience:Studied abroad in Rome, Paris, and London
  • Professional Internship Experience:Interned with Ohio State Athletics in Columbus, OH
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmaellis03/

• High school: Lakewood High School (Lakewood, OH)
• Hometown: Lakewood, OH
• Major(s): Geography Environmental Pre-Law
• Certificate(s): East Asian Studies; Law, Justice, and Culture
• Extracurricular Activities: Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity, Judicial Panel, Sierra Student Coalition (previously Vice President)
• Favorite part of the Cutler Scholars Program: My favorite part of being a Cutler Scholars Program is the ability it gives to explore different facets of leadership, service, and international experiences. The Cutler Scholars Program has expanded my understanding of the world and empowered me to connect my passions with meaningful action. These experiences have not only shaped my professional aspirations but also my identity as a leader and a lifelong learner.
• Enrichment Experiences:
  • Outdoor Leadership Experience: Outward Bound Boundary Waters Dog Sledding and Cross Country Skiing
  • Service Internship Experience:Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve Education Intern
  • International Experience:CIEE Semester Abroad in Argentina, Spain, and Italy. South Africa Law Justice and Transitions to Democracy
  • Professional Internship Experience:Cuyahoga County Public Policy Intern
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caraharmon777/

• High school: McClain High School (Greenfield, OH)
• Hometown: Greenfield, OH
• Major: General Studies (Sociology / Theater)
• Extracurricular Activities: Fridays Live
• Favorite part of the Cutler Scholars Program: I appreciate being held to a high standard.
• Enrichment Experiences:
  • Service Internship Experience:WOUB Radio
  • International Experience:Musashi Study Abroad (Tokyo, Japan)
  • Professional Internship Experience:Ohio Public Defender’s Office

• High school: Chillicothe High School (Chillicothe, OH)
• Hometown: Chillicothe, OH
• Major(s): History
• Extracurricular Activities: Ohio University College Democrats, Ohio University History Association, University Band
• Favorite part of the Cutler Scholars Program: Getting the financial opportunity to step out of my comfort zone, explore the world for myself, and become a more well-rounded, resilient person!
• Enrichment Experiences:
  • Outdoor Leadership Experience: Outward Bound High Sierras, California, Backpacking & Rock climbing
  • Service Internship Experience:God’s Love We Deliver, New York, NY
  • International Experience:Semester at Swansea University, Swansea, UK
  • Professional Internship Experience:Planning Intern, City of Chillicothe, Ohio

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrison-meyers-6a648622a/

• High school: Pickerington High School (Pickerington, OH)
• Hometown: Pickerington, OH
• Major(s): Advanced Computing
• Minor(s): Mathematics
• Certificate(s): Entrepreneurship
• Extracurricular Activities: President and Founder of the Ohio University Software Development Club, Member of the Mourning VizSim lab, Member of ACM, interned with Procter & Gamble twice, intern with NASA, former member of the Ohio University Student Senate, the Budget Committee, the Honorary Degree Committee, Cutler Council, Club Tennis, and more.
• Favorite part of the Cutler Scholars Program: Cutler has encouraged me to grow outside of my shell and try new adventures. Without the program, I would have been significantly less likely to try new things and venture outside of central Ohio.
• Enrichment Experiences:
  • Outdoor Leadership Experience: Backpacked across the TCT on Catalina Island
  • Service Internship Experience:Volunteered at Mammoth Cave National Park
  • International Experience:Presented research on visualizing antenna patterns in mixed reality at the International Flight Inspection Symposium in Japan
  • Professional Internship Experience:Researched Quantum Cryptography at the University of Connecticut
• Other accomplishments: Created a fitness smart watch application for promoting physical activity and wellness, created a 360 degree virtual tour for Mammoth Cave National Park to reduce the number of cave rescues and improve accessibility, study-away experience in Orlando under the Storytelling, Technology, and Digital Media in Theme Parks course.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brady-phelps/

• High school: Cleveland Heights High School (Cleveland Heights, OH)
• Hometown: Cleveland Heights, OH
• Major(s): HTC Studio Art: Sculpture & Expanded Practice
• Minor(s): Spanish
• Extracurricular Activities: HTC Mentor, Printmaking Studio Assistant and Archivist through OU's Program to Aid Career Exploration program
• Favorite part of the Cutler Scholars Program:
• Enrichment Experiences: I love getting to meet and work with scholars from all across disciplines through this program and through our continued network of post-graduates. Semesterly colloquia push me to explore new concepts out of my typical range of study and each of the enrichment experiences have taught me resilience, confidence, and open-mindedness.
  • Outdoor Leadership Experience: 6-day Sea Kayaking trip in the Ten Thousand Islands with North Carolina Outward Bound School
  • Service Internship Experience:Intern for the 2022 Cleveland FRONT Triennial for Contemporary Art
  • International Experience:Three months attending Universidad Veritas in San José, Costa Rica
  • Professional Internship Experience:Attended the School of the Alternative (Black Mountain, NC) and served as a work-study for six weeks at the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts (Gatlinburg, TN).

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thayer-hansen/

• High school: Elyria Catholic High School (Elyria, OH)
• Hometown: Sheffield Village, OH
• Major(s): HTC Journalism
• Minor(s): Marketing, Sociology
• Certificate(s): Social Media
• Extracurricular Activities: HTC Student Council, Growth International Volunteer Excursions (GIVE). Peer Well-being Network
• Favorite part of the Cutler Scholars Program: By far, my favorite part of being a Cutler Scholar is having the opportunity to challenge myself in and out of the classroom with support that will allow me to utilize my skillsets gained here in whatever community I may encounter next.
• Enrichment Experiences:
  • Outdoor Leadership Experience: Outward Bound Everglades Sea Kayaking
  • Service Internship Experience: Stocker Arts Center, Elyria, OH
  • International Experience: Study Abroad to Sicily, Italy on OHIO's "Food in Sicily" Program
  • Professional Internship Experience: Industry Advocacy Marketing role at Pioneer Athletics in Cleveland, Ohio

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-walther/

• High school: Chantilly High School (Chantilly, VA)
• Hometown: Fairfax, VA
• Major(s): Aviation Flight
• Minor(s): Aviation Management
• Extracurricular Activities: Certified Flight Instructor, Women in Aviation International – President, Cutler Council - VP & President, Russ College Aviation Ambassador, Senior Resident Advisor
• Favorite part of the Cutler Scholars Program: There is much to appreciate about the CSP program. My transition to college was significantly facilitated by the freshmen retreat, which allowed me to explore Athens and form lasting friendships before classes even began. As a senior, many of my closest relationships have been with individuals I met through this program. Additionally, CSP has provided me with numerous opportunities to travel across the country for academic and professional experiences. Thanks to CSP, I have visited Minnesota, California, Florida, and Colorado, with a trip to Tennessee planned soon. Through the Cutler Colloquium, I was exposed to diverse perspectives on major social issues. The program encouraged me to express my views and taught me how to engage in respectful debates on complex topics. CSP has been instrumental in making my college experience possible, and I am deeply grateful for all it has offered.
• Enrichment Experiences:
  • Outdoor Leadership Experience: Wilderness Inquiry - Boundary Waters Canoe and Camping (Minnesota)
  • Service Internship Experience:My Sister's Place - Volunteer (Athens, OH)
  • Professional Internship Experience:Ohio University Airport - Operations Intern (Albany, OH)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nilufer-y/

• High school: Walnut Hills High School (Cincinnati, OH)
• Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
• Major(s): Journalism, News and Information
• Minor(s): Political Science
• Certificate(s): Political Communication
• Extracurricular Activities: Delta Phi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Historian; Black Student Cultural Programming Board, Director of Special Events; Black Student Communication Caucus, Public Relations Chairman; Black Alumni Reunion, Planning Committee Student Representative
• Favorite part of the Cutler Scholars Program: My favorite part about being a Cutler Scholar is the opportunity for enrichment. Lots of schools offer big scholarships, but few pour into you in the way Cutler does. The experiences I have had throughout my professional internship and semester abroad are invaluable.
• Enrichment Experiences:
  • International Experience:CIEE Open Campus Block Program, London, England, Rome, Italy, Cape Town, South Africa
  • Professional Internship Experience:Emma Bowen Foundation Fellowship, WLWT Newsroom Fellow

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylie-bridgeman-63683a24a/

• High school: Madeira High School (Cincinnati, OH)
• Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
• Major(s): Electrical Engineering
• Minor(s): Computer Science, Business Administration
• Certificate(s): International Cultural Understanding
• Extracurricular Activities: I serve as the Social Chair for the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), am a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Baja team, conduct undergraduate research in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) department, intern with the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (HCOM), and volunteer at the Athens County Children Services.
• Favorite part of the Cutler Scholars Program: My favorite part of being a Culter Scholars Program is being surrounded by fellow scholars that want to make the most out of their years here at Ohio University. My peers inspire and encourage me to continue pursuing opportunities outside of the usual college curriculum.
• Enrichment Experiences:
  • Outdoor Leadership Experience: Backpacking in Patagonia Argentina through Outward Bound Program
  • Service Internship Experience:Interning in Germany through DAAD RISE Program
  • International Experience:Study abroad at Hong Kong Baptist University

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-yuuki-jennings/

• High school: John Glenn High School (New Concord, OH)
• Hometown: Zanesville, OH
• Major(s): Mechanical Engineering
• Certificate(s):Project Management
• Extracurricular Activities: SAE Baja Club; Steering team member, Cru; Live sound operator, member; Undergraduate Research/Projects; Special Project Technician, Undergraduate Researcher; Uncouth (Local band), Bass Player
• Favorite part of the Cutler Scholars Program: The automatic community that I find in my fellow scholars and the beautiful opportunities to travel and experience new things!
• Enrichment Experiences:
  • Outdoor Leadership Experience: Climbed Mt. Rainier
  • Service Internship Experience:Mountain Bike Trail Maintenance Crew
  • International Experience:Engineering Intern in Automotive Dept. of International Hellenic University (Thessaloniki, Greece)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottmooreou/

• High school: Southern Jr. / Sr. High School (Racine, OH)
• Hometown: Racine, OH
• Major(s): Mathematics
• Extracurricular Activities: Philosophy Circle
• Favorite part of the Cutler Scholars Program: My favorite part of the Cutler Scholars Program is the weekly CQ.
• Enrichment Experiences:
  • Service Internship Experience:The Stevens Literacy Center, Patton College of Education

• High school: Chillicothe High School (Chillicothe, OH)
• Hometown: Chillicothe, OH
• Major(s): Political Science Pre-Law, Economics
• Minor(s): Business Administration
• Certificate(s): Law, Justice & Culture
• Extracurricular Activities: Ohio University Mock Trial Member, Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity member
• Favorite part of the Cutler Scholars Program: My favorite part of the Cutler Scholars program is the opportunities that we are given and how the program truly promotes our success.
• Enrichment Experiences:
  • Outdoor Leadership Experience: Backpacking and Mountaineering at Mt. Baker, Washington.
  • International Experience:Law, Justice, and Transitions to Democracy in South Africa with the CLJC.
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brady-wood-112a47255/

• High school: McClain High School (Greenfield, OH)
• Hometown: Greenfield, OH
• Major(s): Early Childhood Education
• Extracurricular Activities: Varsity Football Coach, Youth ministry volunteer/intern
• Favorite part of the Cutler Scholars Program: The opportunities you get to travel and experience a world far greater than Athens as a college student.
• Enrichment Experiences:
  • Outdoor Leadership Experience: Fly fishing in Alaska
  • Service Internship Experience:Volunteered as a varsity football coach
  • International Experience:Taught English in Madagascar

• High school: Eastern High School (Reedsville, OH)
• Hometown: Long Bottom, OH
• Major(s): Linguistics
• Minor(s): Spanish, Japanese
• Certificate(s): East Asian Studies
• Extracurricular Activities: Program Assistant for the Chubu Choki Program; Global Ambassadors
• Favorite part of the Cutler Scholars Program: My favorite part is all of the people I've met, as well as the experiences that I've enjoyed.
• Enrichment Experiences:
  • Outdoor Leadership Experience: Wilderness Inquiry in St. Paul, Minnesota
  • Service Internship Experience: Chubu University Service (Kasugai, Japan)
  • International Experience:Chubu University Exchange (Kasugai, Japan)

• High school: Chillicothe High School (Chillicothe, OH)
• Hometown: Chillicothe, OH
• Major(s): Communications Studies
• Minor(s): Business Administration
• Certificate(s): Social Media
• Extracurricular Activities: Alpha Delta Pi (President); Club Swim Ohio U (Social Media and Marketing Officer); Learning Community Leader (Job)
• Favorite part of the Cutler Scholars Program: My favorite part of being in the Cutler Scholars Program is the community it has brought me. I feel supported in my studies and my overall wellbeing at OU through the resources and connections the program provides. The advising staff and CQ professors have supported my education and have broadened my studies. Cutler has connected me with peers that value education, good conversation, and experienced-based learning opportunities.
• Enrichment Experiences:
  • Outdoor Leadership Experience: Outward Bound Southwest rafting trip in Colorado/Utah
  • Service Internship Experience:Chillicothe-Ross Chamber of Commerce
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avery-brown-50a91a305/

• High school: McClain High School (Greenfield, OH)
• Hometown: Greenfield, OH
• Major(s): Integrated Science Education
• Minor(s):Coaching Education
• Extracurricular Activities: Student manager for the women's basketball team, referee for high school sports.
• Favorite part of the Cutler Scholars Program: The fellowship of other scholars who are very successful and driven, with a lot of different talents and niches. Being around such a diverse and unique group of people is a wonderful way to learn about experiences I have not had, and it's so fun to talk with them.
• Enrichment Experiences:
  • Outdoor Leadership Experience: Outward Bound Southwest Rafting (Grand Junction, CO)
  • Service Internship Experience:Ohio University Girls Basketball Team Manager

• High school: Westlake High School (Westlake, OH)
• Hometown: Westlake, OH
• Major(s): Marine, Freshwater, and Environmental Biology
• Certificate(s):Environmental Studies, Sustainability, and Resilience
• Extracurricular Activities: Vice President of Operations of Alpha Omicron Pi at Ohio University chapter, Environmental Affairs Senator in Ohio University Student Senate, Associate member of Beta Beta Beta Biological Honors Society.
• Favorite part of the Cutler Scholars Program: Through this program, my eyes have been opened to new professional and academic opportunities that would not have been possible if I weren't in this program. Also, I love the support I receive from this community on a large campus.
• Enrichment Experiences:
  • Outdoor Leadership Experience: Ecology of Leadership Course (Grand Teton National Park, WY)
  • Service Internship Experience:Rocky River Nature Center

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaitlin-campbell-/

• High school: Strongsville High School (Strongsville, OH)
• Hometown: Strongsville, OH
• Major(s): Geography: Urban Planning & Sustainability
• Certificate(s): Geographic Information Systems; Law, Justice, & Culture
• Extracurricular Activities: I am currently on the Newsletter Committee for Phi Alpha Delta pre-law fraternity. I am also a Climate and Sustainability Ambassador, as well as an active member for the ACLU, Climbing Club, the Urban Planning Student Association, F-Word (a poetry community group), and Geography Club.
• Favorite part of the Cutler Scholars Program: My favorite part of being a Cutler Scholar is having a tight knit community I know I can depend on. Each of my peers is admirable, compassionate, and a good friend. (I love to travel with them, too. We go to some pretty cool places!)
• Enrichment Experiences:
  • Outdoor Leadership Experience: Backpacking in Maine
  • Service Internship Experience:Spice Field Kitchen (Parma & Cleveland, OH)
  • International Experience:Studying urban planning in Edinburgh, Scotland

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophia-kuhar-92b53626b/

• High school: Alexander Local Schools (Albany, OH)
• Hometown: Albany, OH
• Major(s): Translational Health Exercise Physiology
• Certificate(s): Athletic Training, Performing Arts Health & Wellness
• Extracurricular Activities: Pre-Physical Therapy Club, Bobcats of the Shelter Dogs, Athletic Training for the Performing Arts and the SHAPe clinic, and I work as a Wellness Specialist for WellWorks, a gym for faculty and community members located in Grover center.
• Favorite part of the Cutler Scholars Program: My favorite part about the program are the opportunities to complete enrichment experiences that contribute to my professional career as well as my leadership skills. The sense of community in this program is also very strong, so I am always surrounded by support.
• Enrichment Experiences:
  • Outdoor Leadership Experience: Ohio University Alternative Spring Break
  • Service Internship Experience:ThinkNeuro Health Sciences Research Program
  • International Experience:Child Life in Ireland: Pediatric Healthcare

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-mansfield-1373762a3/

• High school: Solon High School (Solon, OH)
• Hometown: Solon, OH
• Major(s): Marketing, Retail & Fashion Merchandising
• Extracurricular Activities: Alpha Gamma Delta - Vice President of Marketing, Copeland Scholars, Ralph and Luci Schey Sales Centre.
• Favorite part of the Cutler Scholars Program: My favorite part of being a Cutler Scholar is the different enrichment experiences. Thanks to the program, I've had the opportunity to explore new interests and visit places I might never have encountered otherwise. I also love how the program brings together students from diverse perspectives and walks of life. The discourse and discussion in my CQs every semester always leave me feeling enlightened, and it's something I'm deeply grateful for.
• Enrichment Experiences:
  • Outdoor Leadership Experience: Sea Kayaking with Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School
  • Professional Internship Experience:Ohio University Global Consulting Program to Belgium
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mhmsalles/

• High school: Thomas Worthington High School (Columbus, OH)
• Hometown: Columbus, OH
• Major(s): Strategic Leadership and Management
• Extracurricular Activities: I am President of Ohio University Consulting Fellows, a Copeland Scholar, a Student Ambassador for the College of Business, and a Wandell Fellow within the Robert D. Walter Center for Strategic Leadership.
• Favorite part of the Cutler Scholars Program: My favorite aspect of being a Cutler Scholar is the chance to connect with other driven students, engage meaningfully with the community, and discover what it truly means to make a lasting impact in the lives of others.
• Enrichment Experiences:
  • Outdoor Leadership Experience: Wilderness Inquiry - Boundary Waters
  • Service Internship Experience:Disaster Relief (Disaster Action Team) for the American Red Cross
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaret-ray/

• High school: Early College High School (Lorain, OH)
• Hometown: Lorain, OH
• Major(s): Philosophy Pre-Law
• Minor(s): Community & Public Health
• Certificate(s): Law, Justice & Culture
• Extracurricular Activities: Cutler Council: Member; Cutler Scholars Advisory Board: Member; Extra Life: Member; Student Senate: Vice Commissioner for LGBTQIA+ Affairs; Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity: Member; Philosophy Circle: Member; University Library Committee: Student Representative
• Favorite part of the Cutler Scholars Program: I enjoy our colloquium courses! It is a nice break through the week where you can sit and have interesting and civil conversations about topics relevant to our society and world.
• Enrichment Experiences:
  • Outdoor Leadership Experience: New River Gorge with REI Adventures
  • Service Internship Experience:Conservation Council for Hawaiʻi in Honolulu, HI

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelsi-saunders-31a695290/

• High school: Northmont High School (Clayton, OH)
• Hometown: Dayton, OH
• Major(s): Cybersecurity Engineering
• Extracurricular Activities: Black Student Cultural Programming Board (BSCPB) – Treasurer; National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) - Member
• Favorite part of the Cutler Scholars Program: Well-rounded education, friends in cohort, enrichment experiences.
• Enrichment Experiences:
  • Outdoor Leadership Experience: Hawaii
  • Service Internship Experience:Public Service Veterans Affairs (Dayton VA)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mckenzie-searcy-a558b72bb/

• High school: Athens High School (Athens, OH)
• Hometown: Athens, OH
• Major(s): Environmental Studies
• Extracurricular Activities: Climate and Sustainability Ambassadors, Sunrise Movement,
  Trail Running Club, Bobcat Swim Club Coach
• Favorite part of the Cutler Scholars Program: My favorite part of Culter Scholars so far is the community. I'm grateful for all the kind humans I've met through Cutler who share many of my values and goals. I also feel welcomed and supported by the wonderful faculty of the program.
• Enrichment Experiences:
  • Outdoor Leadership Experience: Outward Bound - Sierra Nevada Backpacking and Rock Climbing
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelby-davenport-594298333/

• High school: Chillicothe High School (Chillicothe, OH)
• Hometown: Chillicothe, OH
• Major(s): Political Science, Health Services Administration
• Minor(s): Economics, Communications
• Favorite part of the Cutler Scholars Program: My favorite part of being in the Cutler Scholars Program is the community built within the program. The supportive network enables cooperation and provides a sense of belonging for open-minded and ambitious students. This community allows scholars to be part of something bigger than themself while also having people inspire them and cheer them on throughout their four years at Ohio University.
• Enrichment Experiences:
  • Outdoor Leadership Experience: Patagonia Backpacking
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/talyn-doss-336628326/

• High school: McClain High School (Greenfield, OH)
• Hometown: Greenfield, OH
• Major(s): Mathematical Statistics
• Extracurricular Activities: Swim Club
• Favorite part of the Cutler Scholars Program: My favorite part of being in the program is the Cutler Colloquium. I really enjoy the discussions we have and learned a lot more about others' experiences through it. I love getting to know the other scholars and discuss the serious issues we face in life. It is such a unique environment, and it is my favorite part of the week.
• Enrichment Experiences:

Outdoor Leadership Experience: Outward Bound in Colorado; Alpine Backpacking

• High school: Springboro High School (Springboro, OH)
• Hometown: Springboro, OH
• Major(s): Finance, Business Analytics
• Extracurricular Activities: Copeland Scholars, Ralph and Luci Schey Sales Centre Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Bobcat Seed Fund
• Favorite part of the Cutler Scholars Program: My favorite part was the retreat we had before the semester started. It helped us get closer to one another.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nithya-gatla/

• High school: Badin High School (Hamilton, OH)
• Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
• Major(s): Studio Art
• Minor(s): Environmental and Plant Biology
• Certificate(s): Entrepreneurship
• Extracurricular Activities: Hall Council
• Favorite part of the Cutler Scholars Program: My favorite part of being in the Cutler Scholars Program is the opportunity to be part of such a supportive, ambitious, and kind environment where everyone has goals of making the world a better place in their own way.
• Enrichment Experiences:
  • Outdoor Leadership Experience: North Carolina Backpacking and Rock Climbing

• High school: Meigs High School (Pomeroy, OH)
• Hometown: Pomeroy, OH
• Major(s): Strategic Leadership and Management
• Extracurricular Activities: I am involved in the University Program Council (UPC) and I’m on the Sparkles Cheer Team!
• Favorite part of the Cutler Scholars Program: I love getting to meet new faces everyday and I also love the CQs!

• High school: Meigs High School (Pomeroy, OH)
• Hometown: Rutland, OH
• Major(s): Engineering Technology and Management
• Minor(s): Business Administration
• Certificate(s): Lean Six Sigma, Project Management, Microsoft Excel Specialist
• Extracurricular Activities: I am currently involved in the Society for Women Engineers (SWE) and plan to interview for the Schey Sales Center for the Spring semester. I also plan to join other organizations in the future.
• Favorite part of the Cutler Scholars Program: My favorite part about being in the Cutler Scholars program is the profound sense of belonging and solidarity. I love being in a community who strives to see each other succeed.
• Enrichment Experiences:
  • Outdoor Leadership Experience: Colorado Rockies Alpine Backpacking with Outward Bound.

• High school: Mentor High School (Mentor, OH)
• Hometown: Mentor, OH
• Major(s): Chemical Engineering
• Extracurricular Activities: I have enjoyed time in Philosophy Club, Youth Involvement in Science Organization, and Speech and Debate. I also look to pursue 9Lives (a cat shelter organization) and Rock Climbing.
• Favorite part of the Cutler Scholars Program: The Outdoor Leadership opportunity deserves its field of flowers, as it was an unprecedented and eye-opening experience for me. But my favorite part of being in the Cutler Scholars Program has been the community of like-minded and passionate scholars. Whether it's finding someone to share ideas with for an evening or joining a group for a Friday game night, there’s always a sense of camaraderie.
• Enrichment Experiences:
  • Outdoor Leadership Experience: 8-day backpacking trip to the Rockies

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-putney-117196352/

• High school: Fairbanks High School (Milford Center, OH)
• Hometown: Milford Center, OH
• Major(s): English Literature
• Minor(s): Classical Civilizations
• Certificate(s): Southeast Asian Studies
• Favorite part of the Cutler Scholars Program: The Cutler Scholars program has offered not only various opportunities to explore both myself and the world, but its also been an outlet in which I've been able to meet so many diverse and kind people.
• Enrichment Experiences:
  • Outdoor Leadership Experience: Dog sledding and cross-country skiing in the Boundary Waters Minnesota through the Voyager Outward Bound program.

• High school: Lincoln High School (Gahanna, OH)
• Hometown: Gahanna, OH
• Major(s): Journalism – News and Information
• Extracurricular Activities: Hardwood Heroes - Reporter, tech-crew, and social media team.
• Favorite part of the Cutler Scholars Program: My favorite part about being in the Cutler Scholars program is the newsletter. I love looking at it. The scattered enrichment activities during the semester are nice, I just haven’t been able to attend any yet, but I look forward to doing so eventually.
• Enrichment Experiences:
  • Outdoor Leadership Experience: Outward Bound - Backpacking and Canoeing in the Carolinas.
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-sweeney-39853a2a8/

• High school: Upper Arlington High School (Upper Arlington, OH)
• Hometown: Columbus, OH
• Major(s): Marketing, Management & Strategic Leadership
• Extracurricular Activities: Leadership Program Intern at the Athens County Foundation, Director of Finance for Copeland Scholars, Member of the Schey Sales Centre, Committee Member for the Bobcat Seed Fund, Wandell Leadership Fellow, Fellow for the Center for Consumer Research and Analytics
• Favorite part of the Cutler Scholars Program: My favorite part of being in the Cutler Scholars Program is being surrounded by high-achieving students from multiple disciplines across Ohio University and getting to learn and grow because of their diverse perspectives and experiences.
• Enrichment Experiences:
  • Outdoor Leadership Experience: Outward Bound Patagonia Backpacking & Service Trip
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-trombold/

• High school: Oak Hill High School (Oak Hill, OH)
• Hometown: Oak Hill, OH
• Major(s): Psychology, Social Work
• Favorite part of the Cutler Scholars Program: My favorite part of being in the Cutler Scholars Program is the way it has pushed me to step outside of my comfort zone and grow as both a scholar and as a person.