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Buckeye Leadership Fellows Program

Jillian Kemper

Hometown: Groveport, OH

Major(s): Operations Management 

Minor(s): Deans Leadership Academy, Human Nutrition

OSU Involvement: Undergraduate Business Women's Association: Senior Vice President, Fisher Ambassador- Captain, 2021-2022 Homecoming Court, Women's Business Connections Leadership Conference -Director, Business Scholars

Favorite Quote: “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” – Maya Angelou

After graduation, Jillian plans to use her business degree to pursue a career in supply chain management. After a couple of years of work experience, Jillian plans to return to graduate school for her Masters of Business Administration where she will combine her passion for mentorship and leadership to work in strategic operations management and/or leadership development. Her main aspiration is be a leader of people in the future. Outside of school, Jillian enjoys long-distance running, natural skincare products, skiing, and Jeni's ice cream. In the future, Jillian also aspires to have the opportunity to travel abroad to engage in non-profit work centered around women's rights and economic development.