Jackie Hamilton
I am the Testing & Administrative Coordinator for the Academic Resource Center. My responsibilities include assisting students who visit APEX, supporting the staff of […]
Carly Jones
I am originally from the Cleveland area where I did my undergraduate degree at Baldwin Wallace University (then College). I arrived to Wooster in […]
Halle Bielke
Degrees B.S. in Education, Walsh University M.A. in Education, Walsh University
Bob Hetherington
Distinguished Alumni Award Honoree | 2024
Current City: Memphis, TN
Major: Speech
Graduate School: Northwestern University
Employer: The University of Memphis (retired)
Term ends: 2027
Ryan Allen
Current City: Chicago, IL
Major: Psychology
Graduate School: Lehigh University
Employer: Latin School of Chicago
Term ends: 2027
Kelley Johnson
Current City: Columbus, OH
Major: Communication Studies
Graduate School: Ohio University
Employer: Wasserman
Term ends: 2027
Liz Farina Markel
Current City: Chicago, IL
Major: French
Graduate School: Michigan State University
Employer: University Club of Chicago
Term ends: 2027
Diane Weisz Young
Current City: Arlington, VA
Major: International Business
Graduate School: Edinboro University of PA
Employer: EducationUSA (retired)
Term ends: 2027
Seth Duerr
Degrees Bachelor of Arts, The College of Wooster Master of Arts in Teaching, Averett University
Misty Musson
Degrees Bachelor of Arts, Kent State University
Sekwen Kim
Degrees B.A., University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, 2006 M.A., University of Pittsburgh, 2017 Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University, 2023
Marlo Starr
Degrees 2008 BA in English, Rutgers University–Newark 2018 PhD in English, Emory University 2020 MFA in Poetry, The Writing Seminars, Johns Hopkins University
Jason Metheney
Jason Metheney has a master’s degree from the University of Akron and is the organist at St. James Episcopal Church in Wooster. He is […]
Minh Phan
Minh Phan ’25 is a computer science and studio arts double majors, math minor and digital & storytelling pathway student from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Minh is a multidisciplinary designer and artist who is involved in various artistic and cultural activities on campus. For three years, she was the artistic director for Chasing International Dance Team, uplifting the community spirit of dancing as well as bringing Chasing closer to the college campus. Event-wise, she co-organized the College’s premiere AAAPI Arts Festival and Global Bazaar 2024. She also brings her design skills into multiple campus positions including the libraries access services assistant, digital media assistant, and APEX community engagement intern.
This past summer, Minh was a product design intern and team lead at RadicalX- a tech-for-good AI lab based in NYC. In this role, she proposed novel features to improve the usability of an AI teaching assistant for low-tech educators and managed the efficiency of her team’s workflow to meet stakeholders’ expectations.
Minh’s Independent Study for computer science explored the application of voice-based technology in online grocery shopping experience for visually impaired shoppers. In her second I.S. for studio arts, Minh is dabbling into animation to convey a narrative about embracing imperfection.
During down time, Minh enjoys various artistic activities, hosting social cookouts for her friends, and reading about the design industry.
Post Wooster, Minh is pursuing a full-time role as a product designer in the field of productivity or gamified education technology. Still an on-going journey for her and many other career makers in tech.
Shaunta Palmer
Shaunta Palmer ’25 is a dedicated economics major from Las Vegas, Nevada, and a proud first-generation college student. Over the past three years, Shaunta has made significant contributions to The College of Wooster community, both academically and through her involvement in various student organizations. She has served as a Multicultural Student Affairs Intern at the Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and worked diligently in Library Access Services.
A committed student leader, Shaunta is the current president of the Black Student Association, a role she also held during the 2023-2024 academic year. Her leadership journey includes serving as treasurer for both the Black Women’s Organization and the Black Student Association during the 2022-2023 school year, and as conference chair for the Black Women’s Organization in the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, Shaunta has actively participated in the rugby team, Model UN, and the African Student Union, where she engaged with peers from diverse backgrounds.
Shaunta’s professional experience is equally impressive. She spent the past two summers interning at JP Morgan as a financial advisor fellow in wealth management and at Amazon as a risk specialist intern in internal audit. During her time at Amazon, she conducted fieldwork to verify processes within Amazon stores and developed a meal prep app to enhance the experience of Amazon employees. She also played a key role in the Black Employee Network Intern group, organizing events to foster connections among Black interns and employees.
Currently, Shaunta is working on her Senior Independent Study, where she aims to explore young adults’ perceptions of money. In her free time, she enjoys crocheting, building LEGO sets, reading, and spending quality time with friends.
Looking ahead, Shaunta is excited about the prospect of entering corporate America, with a particular interest in strategy or audit roles. She is thoughtfully considering multiple post-college opportunities as she prepares for the next chapter of her journey.