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Buckeye Leadership Fellows Program

Szofia Wiksell

Hometown: Richfield, OH 

Major(s): Marketing and Public Management, Leadership and Policy

Minor(s): Political Science

OSU Involvement: Undergraduate Business Council Vice President of Operations; Undergraduate Student Government Academic Affairs Committee Member; International Affairs Scholars Program Member and Peer Mentor; Fisher Peer Mentor

Favorite Quote: “If you’re going to be a lawyer & just practice your profession, you have a skill—very much like a plumber. But if you want to be a true professional, you will do something outside yourself, something that makes life better for people less fortunate." - Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Szofi is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Management, Leadership, and Policy. Upon graduation from The Ohio State University, Szofi plans to attend law school to study Civil Rights Law and aims to advocate on behalf of individuals in regards to healthcare rights. Further down the line, Szofi plans to run for public office with plans to promote higher levels of equity within legislation, specifically throughout healthcare, education, and mental health resources. In her free time, Szofi enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time outdoors with her family.