Alumni Board of Directors (New)

Nisha Achieng '22

Class of 2022 Graduating Class Representative

Alumnae Panhellenic Council (APHC) Representative
Director of Strategic Communications, Delta Gamma Foundation
Upper Arlington, OH

"My favorite memory is meeting people who have become life-long friends and the most important people to me. "

Independent Consultant Software Executive,  Environment, Health and Sustainability Solutions
Denver, CO

Alumni Board Vice President

Housing Operations Accountant, Delta Gamma Office of Housing
Columbus, OH

"For such a small campus, OWU grads are everywhere! Bishop alumni just have a knack for seeking out and finding each other, and when we do, we learn we have so much in common in so many unexpected ways."

Alumni Interfraternity Council (AIFC) Representative Assistant Vice President, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio-Delaware and Morrow County

Sunbury, Ohio

"OWU holds a very special place in my heart as it has led me to where I am today. Volunteering for OWU has been a way to give back and thank the University for their dedication and support to me during my time on campus."

SVP/Chief Development Officer
AECOM

Chicago, IL

"My college education wouldn’t have been possible for me without the scholarship I received to attend. All the way from Pakistan, OWU changed my life forever by giving me an affordable opportunity to attend college, be educated and to grow as a human being. I give back today by paying forward the blessing I received, to help our future leaders thrive and be fruitful citizens of this world."

Board member, The Childhood League Center & Volunteer, New Albany-Plain Local Schools
New Albany, Ohio

"OWU provided me with the whole package. From the liberal arts degree that allows for an endless future of possibilities to the incredible friendships, students and alumni that bring the joy and spirit of this amazing University alive, I volunteer for OWU so that I give back an ounce of what it provided me."

Executive Director at Ohio Physical Therapy Association 

Westerville, Ohio

"I am from a small town and the first in my family to graduate from college. OWU afforded me the confidence and opportunity to change the trajectory of my life. My hope is that by serving with meaningful intention, I can do the same for someone else."

Partner, Kitrick, Lewis, & Harris Co., LPA

Columbus, Ohio

"I had such a fantastic experience at OWU, I want to make sure future students do as well."

Director, Elizabeth's Bookshop & Writing Centre at The Loveland Group LLC

Akron, Ohio

Regional Vice President, Brighthouse Financial
Canton, CT

"I have so many memories but most of them are related to the lifelong friendships I made at OWU.  I remember unhealthy meals at the Grub Pub after practice with teammates, catching up with friends in Ham-Will and feeling grounded at the House of Black Culture (just to name a few). "

Channel Marketing Manager, Oatey Company
Lakewood, OH

"The OWU Community has brought some of the most important people in my life to me, both through my collegiate years and as an alumni. There is an instant bond whenever I meet a fellow Bishop, and this sense of community is why I continue to stay involved and volunteer."

Graduating Class Representative
Huron, Ohio

katie.konopka.2021@owu.edu

"OWU is my growing family, where I always meet someone new ! I love OWU!"

Vice President,  RBC Capital Markets
Argyle, TX

"I had an awesome experience as a student at OWU. I was challenged academically, had access to athletic experiences, served in numerous leadership roles, had more fun than I can remember and made lifelong friends. I hope by volunteering that I am contributing to making the experience of today’s students rich and awesome and wonderful."

Customer Experience Manager, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Vic Misiewicz Insurance Services, LLC
Atlanta, GA

"My experience at OWU was nothing short of remarkable and I hope to help others have a similar experience."

Event + Meeting Planner, Freelance
San Mateo, CA

"I love being a part of the OWU community and helping support the school in the areas of fundraising, admission and community engagement."

Memme Onwudiwe '15

Evisort Founding Team | Harvard Law Lecturer

Marketing Consultant, Vail Resorts
Boulder, CO

Teacher Leader, Columbus City Schools
Columbus, OH

"I love volunteering for OWU because I’m able to give back and foster the love for a place, a community, that has given and continues to give me so much."

Senior Design Research Operations Specialist, IDEO
Cleveland, OH

Executive Assistant, Psychology For All & Regional Administrator, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship of the Carolinas
Davidson, NC

"I love serving with the Ohio Wesleyan family, getting to know other alumni from all over the world!"

Alumni Board President; Attorney, Haight Brown & Bonesteel LLP
Redondo Beach, CA

OWU Alumni in Residence; retired Senior Director Volunteer Program, ACIDI/VOCA
Powell, Ohio

"I volunteer for Ohio Wesleyan because I believe it is important to give back to a university that gave me so much, and laid the foundation for successful careers."

Paida Saburi '02

Vice President, Risk Data Management Lead at JPMorgan Chase, Columbus, Ohio

Nonprofit Management Consultant, Rehoboth Development Group
Duxbury, MA

Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Huntington National Bank
Cleveland, OH

Excursion & Cruise Director, American Cruise Lines
Marion, OH

"My favorite memory from OWU was the people. Whether that be in the classroom, extracurriculars like my fraternity and track, or while studying abroad, the people I met along the way helped shape me into who I am today."

Award-Winning Journalist, Self- Employed
Washington, DC

"Ohio Wesleyan played a significant role in shaping my life, and now I'd like to give back to the institution as best I can."

Associate State Director of Outreach & Advocacy, AARP
Houston, TX

"My four years at Ohio Wesleyan played a role in who I am today. I have always given what I could to the university and being asked to serve on the Alumni Board is an honor. Giving back is one of the best ways to show appreciation. I look forward to my continued service of giving back as a board member."