THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY - Key Persons


Alan Farmer

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Honors Committee

Ana Del Sarto

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Honors Committee

Anna Grotans

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Honors Committee

Carly Martin

Job Titles:
  • Academic Advisor
  • Academic Advisor in the Arts and Sciences
Carly Martin is an Academic Advisor in the Arts and Sciences Honors Program. Prior to joining the Arts and Sciences team, Carly earned her doctorate in Germanic Languages and Literatures at Ohio State. Her research looked at Enlightenment debates about German as a literary language. As a graduate student, Carly taught undergraduate German language classes for 4 years and later consulted at Ohio State's teaching center. She feels fortunate to be able to bring her enthusiasm for undergraduate teaching to her work as an advisor. Carly graduated from Macalester College, after which she spent both a year teaching English in Metz, France and a subsequent year teaching in Munich, Germany. She loves traveling, learning new languages, singing in choirs and being outside.

Doug Crews

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of the Honors Committee

Elizabeth Renker

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Honors Committee

Eric MacGilvray

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Honors Committee

Hannibal Hamlin

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Honors Committee

Harold Fisk

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Honors Committee

Ian Hamilton

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Honors Committee

Jane Jackman

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Honors Committee

Jen Ottesen

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Honors Committee
  • Chemistry & Biochemistry

Joanna Spanos

Job Titles:
  • Advising Manager

Kennedy Nemeth

Job Titles:
  • Academic Advisor
  • Academic Advisor in the Arts and Sciences
Kennedy Nemeth is an Academic Advisor in the Arts and Sciences Honors Program working with undergraduate students who major in natural sciences and mathematics. Kennedy's hometown is Massillon, Ohio, but she has spent the last 3 years living in Cleveland. She has earned two degrees from Kent State University, a B.A. in Political Science and a M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs. In her free time, Kennedy enjoys spending time with her family in Columbus and Massillon, reading the top charts in fiction novels, finding the best latte around, and traveling to see new people and places.

Lindsey Joyce Chamberlain

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Dean
  • Director
Lindsey Joyce Chamberlain is the Assistant Dean for Academic Enrichment in the college. She oversees and provides support to the Honors program, several Scholars programs, global education, undergraduate research, and service learning. Lindsey is originally from Indianapolis, Indiana and attended DePauw University for her undergraduate degree. Dr. Chamberlain earned a PhD and an MA in Sociology at The Ohio State University with a focus on organizational health and processes. Dr. Chamberlain previously served as assistant director for University Honors and Scholars where she spearheaded assessment of all honors programs. In addition to her role in ASC Honors, Lindsey teaches an honors course in which students partner with local non-profits to work on research projects. In her free time, Lindsey enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.

Melissa Curley

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Honors Committee

Nancy Ettlinger

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Honors Committee

Rebecca Sallade

Job Titles:
  • Academic Advisor
  • New Academic Advisor
Rebecca Sallade is a new Academic Advisor in the Arts & Sciences Honors Advising department. Rebecca got her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from The Ohio State University in 2017. During that time she was involved in everything from the STEM Scholars program, to undergraduate research, to the music department! Rebecca then got her Master's in Public Health, studying Health Education & Promotion, at the University of Cincinnati in 2020. Most recently, she became a Certified Health Education Specialist in April of 2021. In her spare time, Rebecca enjoys playing in community bands in Hilliard in Dublin, going to live music events, and taking care of her cats. Rebecca is passionate about mental health, LGBTQ-inclusive curriculum and sustainability.

Samantha Zimmerman

Job Titles:
  • Academic Advisor
  • Advisor
  • Teacher
Samantha Zimmerman is a teacher and advisor originally from Indianapolis, Indiana. She earned dual bachelor's degrees in History and Education, and a M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership with a concentration in Special Education, all from the University of Dayton. Samantha comes to Ohio State with nine years of teaching experience in high schools located in Indianapolis, Pittsburgh, Atlanta, and Chicago. While teaching history, she came to realize her true passion is the advising and counseling side of education. She is excited to switch roles from helping high school students get accepted into college, to advising college students throughout their time at university and through graduation. In her free time, she likes to read historical fiction, play piano, and try new foods.

Susan Watkins

Job Titles:
  • Information Specialist

Vladimir Kogan

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Honors Committee

W. Ashley Griffith

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Honors Committee

Zac Schultz

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Honors Committee
  • Chemistry & Biochemistry