2023-2024 Fellows

My name is Connor Asbury. A little about me is I grew up just 30 minutes south of OWU, I am playing football here at OWU, I enjoy lifting weights, fishing, golfing and spending time with Friends.

My name is Nia Barjatya and I am from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. I graduated from The Emerald Heights International School, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India where I participated in Gymnastics and Judo. I was the head of business club and also used to run Merch store. I want to join the soccer club and investment club at Ohio Wesleyan. I plan to major in Finance. I am so excited to be a part of the EMF program and to meet everyone on campus.

My name is Wade Beckstrom. I attended Conestoga high school in Berwyn Pennsylvania. While in high school, I played lacrosse and ran cross country. I will also be playing lacrosse while at Ohio Wesleyan. I woman to major in business management. I spent this past summer interning at a local wealth management firm.

My name is Christian Begg, and I’m from Powell, Ohio. I graduated from Olentangy Liberty High School. I also received my Bookkeeping Certificate from Columbus State Community College through the college credit plus program. My plan here at Ohio Wesleyan is to study accounting, and to explore different opportunities in entrepreneurship. I am very appreciative to be a part of the Economic Management Fellows program here at OWU, and can’t wait to see where all of the opportunities take me!

My name is Ellie Benson and I am from Enon, Ohio. I graduated high school from Global Impact STEM Academy in Springfield, Ohio, and earned my Associate of Science degree from Clark State College. I participated in varsity Tennis at Greenon High School in which I received First Team OHC honors in my junior and senior years. I was also active in FFA and showed goats at the Clark County Fair for 6 years. Outside of school, I enjoy reading, hanging out with friends, and working out at the gym. My plans at OWU are to major in Accounting and Finance. I took my first college-level Accounting class last semester at Clark State, which solidified my decision on this major. I am very excited and honored to have been chosen to participate in the EMF program.

Hi, my name is Madinah! I’m an incoming freshman at OWU and I’m very excited to be a part of the EMF program. I hope to major in Pre law and minor in Business Administration.

My name is Nathan Combs and I am from Milford Center, Ohio. I graduated from Fairbanks High School where I was a 4-year member of the Baseball and Basketball teams, National Honor Society, Family Career and Community Leaders of America, Student Advisory Council, and Science Club. I was also a Student Section Leader, very involved in community service, and I was a certified OHSAA official for basketball. I have worked at White Castle for 2 years and plan to continue working there throughout college. Something unique about me, is that I have never missed a day of school since Pre-School. In my free time, I enjoy watching and playing almost any sport, playing video games, and eating out with friends. I am leaning towards majoring in Finance, with a possible minor in Sports Management, but the EMF program will be a great help in making those final decisions. I am excited to be a part of the EMF program and thankful for the opportunity.

Hey y’all! My name is Lily Delahoussaye, and I am from Sugar Land, Texas. I recently graduated from Logos Preparatory Academy where I was a varsity cheerleader and served as a captain. Additionally, I was a member of the National Honors Society, House Leader, mentor for the elementary Roar program, and part of the Sugar Land Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council. I have also spent the past 5 years working tech at a local community theater in town, Inspiration Stage. My many roles there included everything from sound/light board op to stage manager. In my coming years at OWU, I plan to pursue a degree in Business Administration. I am honored to be a part of the EMF program and can not wait to start my journey as a Battling Bishop!

Hi! My name is Gabriel Eberhard, and I’m from Sunbury, Ohio. I was homeschooled all four years of high school. I also took classes at Columbus State Community College as a college credit plus student. While in high school, I participated in student council and drama club. I also had the opportunity to teach a chess class for middle school students. As a high school student, I worked as an associate editor for Writing Foundations. At Ohio Wesleyan, I intend to major in Economics and Spanish as well as participate in the Honors and the Global Scholars programs. As an Economics Management Fellow, I look forward to all the opportunities that I will gain and the relationships I will form.

My name is Aidan Flowers and I live in Randolph, New Jersey. I attended Randolph High School and played lacrosse and football. I plan to continue lacrosse at Ohio Wesleyan University as well as get involved in other parts of the school. I plan on majoring in Business Administration and focusing on the marketing side of things. I am very excited for the EMF program and what it provides for me. So excited to meet everyone in the fall!

My name is Evaleigh Garnett and I am from Delaware, Ohio. I attended Buckeye Valley High School, where I was active in many extracurricular activities. I was the treasurer for National Honor Society, an active member of the student council, and was the Ambassador for the business classes at the school. I also took on leadership roles, I was a 3-year captain on my tennis team, and a leading role on my softball team. I am ecstatic to say I will be continuing my tennis career at Ohio Wesleyan University as a varsity athlete. I will also be pursing an International Business Degree while having French be my language of choice. I have taken French for 3 years and eager to continue. I started learning about finances when my father took an interest for himself, to which he then spread the interest to me. My father and I had begun taking our time to learn about the financial world. We eventually started our own investments and accounts so that we may become active member in the new business world. I am grateful to the EMF program for giving me the opportunity to learn and expand my business thoughts.