Left to right: Marleigh Winterbottom, Addi Obermeyer, and Bianna Montgomery at Buckeye Bound event
New SHS Ambassadors for Spring 2025
Dr. Youkyung Bae (Chair of Undergraduate Studies), Maria Roth (Senior Academic Advisor), and an awesome team of undergraduate Speech and Hearing Science Ambassadors have been busy with recruitment efforts all year. Some recent events, include Buckeye Bound and Experience ASC Day, where admitted students visit campus, specifically learning about all the College of Arts and Sciences has to offer. Our team participated in the table fair information session.
SHS Ambassadors:
Elizabeth Anderson, Arianna Bagheri, Hannah Brady, Leah Brown, Ryann Clapham, Sophia DiCillo, Avery Hoppert, Laurel Kennedy, Elizabeth Lee, Kendall Liffick, Amelia Martin, Grace McBurney, Brianna Montgomery, Ella Niese, Addisyn Obermeyer, Emily Plageman, Olivia Rayburn, Josie Rimkus, Alexis Shpunder, Bella Weatherbie, Avery White, Alli Wilson, Marleigh Winterbottom, Eliza Zweizig
Thank you, Ambassadors for your part in promoting all of the special attributes the Speech and Hearing Science major has to offer! A few in the new class of Ambassadors have offered us the opportunity to learn more about them:
Arianna Bagheri, Sophomore
What do you love about SHS? I love the small number of people in the major, which allows me to grow close with my peers and professors with ease. There are also so many opportunities on campus to be involved and network yourself with.
What to you enjoy in your spare time? I enjoy spending time with my nieces and watching movies/reading books!
Ryann Clapham, Junior
What do you love about SHS? Everyone in the field is constantly striving to learn more and give back. I’m also inspired by the diversity within SHS and how many lives can be positively impacted by our services. At Ohio State, I especially appreciate how welcoming the professors are and how many opportunities the program offers for students to grow both personally and professionally.
What do you enjoy in your spare time? I enjoy being with my friends and family. I enjoy reading and trying new coffee shops around the Columbus area that can be used for study spots!
Madeline Jackson, Senior
What do you love about SHS? I love the amount of opportunities available to SHS students. No matter where you are in your education, you always have the chance to make a new decision and gain a new experience. This program allows you to grow into yourself and change your mind, and that is something that all college students should do!
What do you enjoy in your spare time? I love to read, write, cross stitch, bake, and go camping with my boyfriend. I also love doing anything with my family!
Ella Niese, Junior
What do you love about SHS? I love SHS because it combines my passion for communication and helping others to make a difference in someone’s life in a meaningful way.
What do you enjoy in your spare time? I enjoy going on walks and trying new food places.
Addi Obermeyer, Freshman
What do you love about SHS? I love the amount of opportunity Ohio State Speech and Hearing has to offer. I’ve had firsthand experiences working with members within the Aphasia Initiative, along with incredible lab experiences.
What do you enjoy in your spare time? In my spare time I love playing pickleball and spending quality time with my friends.
Avery White, Freshman
What do you love about SHS? Something I love about the Speech and Hearing Science major is how close the faculty and students are. The professors are extremely helpful towards the students and passionate about what they are teaching.
What do you do in your spare time? In my free time, I like to workout at the gym with my friends, watch Greys Anatomy, and spend quality time with my family.
Alli Wilson, Freshman
What do you love about SHS? I love how our professors genuinely love what they do, and make an effort to share their passions with their students.
What do you do in your spare time? In my free time, I enjoy crafting and spending time with my two best friends!
