Meet the 2022-2023 Executive Board
President
Ashley Miller

Hometown: Findlay, OH
Status: Junior
Major: Marketing, Minor in Advertising
Current Internship: Marketing Intern at Hixon Zuercher Capital Management
Years in WBL: 3
Favorite Thing About WBL: It's great to be surrounded by a support system that is so inspiring and motivating. We all want to see each other succeed and reach our goals! It truly is the most wonderful organization to be apart of.
Favorite Memory: My favorite memory would have to be working on the Young Women in Leadership Conference for the past two years. I had the opportunity to market the event and be apart of the hardworking committee who made it possible.
Contact Information: ashlmil@bgsu.edu
Status: Junior
Major: Marketing, Minor in Advertising
Current Internship: Marketing Intern at Hixon Zuercher Capital Management
Years in WBL: 3
Favorite Thing About WBL: It's great to be surrounded by a support system that is so inspiring and motivating. We all want to see each other succeed and reach our goals! It truly is the most wonderful organization to be apart of.
Favorite Memory: My favorite memory would have to be working on the Young Women in Leadership Conference for the past two years. I had the opportunity to market the event and be apart of the hardworking committee who made it possible.
Contact Information: ashlmil@bgsu.edu
Chair of Special Events
Ellie Barnett

Hometown: Upper Sandusky, Ohio
Status: Senior
Major(s): Marketing & Supply Chain Management
Past Internships: Sourcing Intern at Macy's, Corporate Warehousing Intern at J.M. Smucker Co.
Years in WBL: 4
Favorite Thing about WBL: The code-knot friendships I've made & working with other like-minded young women.
Favorite Memory: The Quicken Loans Tour my freshman year & all of the WBL social events!
Contact Information: barnete@bgsu.edu
Status: Senior
Major(s): Marketing & Supply Chain Management
Past Internships: Sourcing Intern at Macy's, Corporate Warehousing Intern at J.M. Smucker Co.
Years in WBL: 4
Favorite Thing about WBL: The code-knot friendships I've made & working with other like-minded young women.
Favorite Memory: The Quicken Loans Tour my freshman year & all of the WBL social events!
Contact Information: barnete@bgsu.edu
VP of Treasury
Jenna Mangen

Hometown: Versailles, OH
Status: Senior
Major(s): Accounting
Past Internships: Accounting Intern at Moeller Door & Window and Marathon Petroleum
Years in WBL: 3
Favorite Thing about WBL: How supportive and uplifting everyone is. We all want each other to succeed and grow in both our academic and professional lives.
Favorite Memory: My favorite memory would be the end of year banquet. It was a great to be able to reflect on everything we accomplished throughout the year.
Contact Information: mangenj@bgsu.edu
Status: Senior
Major(s): Accounting
Past Internships: Accounting Intern at Moeller Door & Window and Marathon Petroleum
Years in WBL: 3
Favorite Thing about WBL: How supportive and uplifting everyone is. We all want each other to succeed and grow in both our academic and professional lives.
Favorite Memory: My favorite memory would be the end of year banquet. It was a great to be able to reflect on everything we accomplished throughout the year.
Contact Information: mangenj@bgsu.edu
VP of Recruitment & Engagement
Elizabeth McKeever
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Status: Senior Major: Marketing, Minor in Advertising Internship: Marketing Assistant with the Office of Marketing and Branding Strategy at BGSU Years in WBL: 4 Favorite Thing about WBL: I love how empowering and friendly everyone is. There is so much networking in WBL and the connections that you make last a lifetime. Favorite Memory: My favorite memory would be meeting my first mentor. We instantly clicked and she gave me so much helpful advice and insight about how the business world truly works. Contact Information: emckeev@bgsu.edu |
VP of Marketing
Sydney Johns

Hometown: Delaware, OH
Status: Junior
Major: Marketing, Minor in Advertising
Past Internships: N/A
Years in WBL: 2
Favorite Thing About WBL: I love being surrounded by a community of women that help inspire one another and getting to create new friendships. I also enjoy learning more about what the business field looks like in everyday life.
Favorite Memory: The social events and end of year banquet are always my favorite to attend because you get to hang out with everyone in different settings and just have fun.
Contact Information: sfjohns@bgsu.edu
Status: Junior
Major: Marketing, Minor in Advertising
Past Internships: N/A
Years in WBL: 2
Favorite Thing About WBL: I love being surrounded by a community of women that help inspire one another and getting to create new friendships. I also enjoy learning more about what the business field looks like in everyday life.
Favorite Memory: The social events and end of year banquet are always my favorite to attend because you get to hang out with everyone in different settings and just have fun.
Contact Information: sfjohns@bgsu.edu
VP of Professional Development
Emily Zawodny
Hometown: Perrysburg, OH
Status: Senior Major(s): Supply Chain Management, Marketing, International Business Past Internships: Procurement Business Unit Co-op at Honda Years in WBL: 2 Favorite Thing about WBL: The friendships and connections I have made through my two years in WBL. Being surrounded by such an inspiring and powerful group of women is so motivating! Favorite Memory: Definitely organizing the mentorship program last year! It was such an amazing experience and showed me how to be persistent and flexible! Contact Information: emilylz@bgsu.edu |
VP of Community Outreach
Makayla Baker
Hometown: Medina, OH
Status: Junior Major(s): Supply Chain Management and International Business Past Internships: Toyota R&D PSD Buying Intern Years in WBL: 3 Favorite Thing about WBL: Getting the opportunity to join a community that empowers women. I have made so many connections in this organization! Favorite Memory: Touring First Solar and seeing a manufacturing plant. Contact Information: makrbak@bgsu.edu |
VP of Mentorship
Emily de la Vega

Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Status: Junior
Major(s): Accounting
Internships: Upcoming accounting internship summer of 2023 with Plante Moran
Years in WBL: 3
Favorite Thing about WBL: The amazing personal and professional growth opportunities provided to its members!
Favorite Memory: My favorite WBL memory was being on the Young Women in Leadership Conference committee. I was able to make great connections with other members on the committee and I learned a lot!
Contact Information: edelave@bgsu.edu
Status: Junior
Major(s): Accounting
Internships: Upcoming accounting internship summer of 2023 with Plante Moran
Years in WBL: 3
Favorite Thing about WBL: The amazing personal and professional growth opportunities provided to its members!
Favorite Memory: My favorite WBL memory was being on the Young Women in Leadership Conference committee. I was able to make great connections with other members on the committee and I learned a lot!
Contact Information: edelave@bgsu.edu
VP of Community Service
Alexa Fulk
Hometown: Bellville, OH
Status: Sophomore Major(s): Nursing, Minor in Business Past Internships: N/A Years in WBL: 2 , Favorite Thing about WBL: Being surrounded by other driven and motivated young women, also the welcoming and fun atmosphere at every event/meeting. Favorite Memory: Helping plan and organize a Trunk or Treat event for WBL, it was such a fun way to give back to the community and I was able to meet other members more personably. Contact Information: afulk@bgsu.edu |