AlumLink - Alumni Virtual Interviews
If you cannot make it to Wooster's campus or missed your admissions counselor when they were in your area, why not consider meeting with a Wooster alumnus? Alumni Admissions Advocates can meet with any student to answer questions and give their perspective on the Wooster experience. Check out the alumni bios below.Choose a date that works for you on the calendar to the right to see which alumni have an open interview time. Pick the time and alumnus you wish to meet with by clicking on the appointment. Complete the form with your information. If you need to cancel or reschedule, contact the Admissions Office as soon as possible.
All times are listed in Eastern Standard Time.
Brian Grindall '98
Major: History
Career: Attorney (Tenenbaum & Saas) and Professor at Georgetown University & George Mason University
Wooster Activities: Men's Varsity Soccer Team, Judicial Board, Student Alumni Association and performed in a jazz quartet
About: Brian Grindall received a Bachelor's of Arts (BA) degree from The College of Wooster in 1998, a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from New England Law in 2001 and his Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE) degree from Johns Hopkins University in 2011. more...
Brandon Jacobs '11
Major: B.A. Sociology and Communication Studies
Career: Search Consultant/DEIB Practice Group Leader for Carney, Sandoe and Associates.
Wooster Activities: Track and Field, Baseball (2 Years), Woo91, Admissions Intern/Tour Guide, Resident Assistant, SAAC
About: Brandon has been instrumental in growing our DEIB Search and Consulting Practices. He has worked with dozens of independent schools, colleges and universities, and education organizations, running retained searches for DEIB practitioners more...
David Bell '86
Major: B.A. Religious Studies
Career: Partner, Design Group International
Wooster Activities: Student Activities Board; Admissions tour guide; RA; radio station DJ; volunteer in community organizations, Research Assistant, Residence Life
About: David is a nonprofit executive leader with more than 35 years of successful experience in capacity building, fund development, organizational visioning, and asset-based thinking.more...
Michael Herman '17
Major: B.A. Political Science
Career: Business Development for the renewable energy industry.
Wooster Activities: WAC, Ultimate Frisbee, Service project housing, Wooster Trek programs (Detroit, 2016 Conventions, Tuscany), Sustainability clubs
About: Michael has 7+ years of experience in implementing sustainability projects across the United States. He is pursuing a financing and deploying clean energy certificate as he explores his next chapter in his career. more...
Laura Tuennerman '88
Major: B.A. History
Career: Professor of History, PennWest University - California
Wooster Activities: Band, Greek life, campus tour guide
About: I was a history major at Wooster and am now a history professor. I have one Wooster daughter (Megan 22) who was environmental studies and sociology
Amy Johnson '01
Major: B.A. Studio Art
Career: Architect at Gensler
Wooster Activities: Scottish Highland Dancing (with band), Alpha Gamma Phi, Resident Assistant with Residential Living
About: I'm a California girl who fell in love with a small school in Ohio. I was interested in architecture and studied math and art to combine my interests while at Wooster. I made great friends and had supportive mentorships with professors to propel my interests. more...
Lucy Wickham '23
Major: B.A. Mathematics
Career: Instructor and graduate student at Syrcause University, Mathematics Department
Wooster Activities: Blackbirds Irish Dance, Ballroom Dance, Math club, Yoga
About: I grew up in Baltimore, Maryland. After graduating from Wooster in 2023, I applied to graduate school, and I am currently a PhD candidate at Syracuse University in the Mathematics Department. more...
Johann Weber '09
Major: B.A. Sociology and Philosophy
Career: Transportation planner/program manager
Wooster Activities: Swimming, Residence Life, Xi Chi Psi, the Wooster Voice
About: I grew up in Oregon, but I was ready for a change of scenery and somehow found Wooster! After my time there I went to Georgia Tech for my PhD, and met my wife! We have a family here in Atlanta and I spend my time doing work I enjoy and hobbies that bring me joy!
Marissa Hamm '19
Major: B.A. History
Career: Development Manager, Individual Giving at Conner Prairie Museum
Wooster Activities: WAC, Danza Zumba, Phi Beta Kappa, 4 Paws for Ability (WVN Housing), APEX Fellowship, Wooster Trek to Tuscany
About:Originally from Strongsville, OH, Marissa Hamm graduated from Wooster in 2019 with a BA in History. She has since worked in several museums in OH, NY, and IN, completed a year of service in AmeriCorps, and earned her MA in Museum Studies from Indiana University-Indianapolis. more...
Jonathan Webster '05
Major: B.A. Political Science
Career: Vice President of Operations for Aramark at Boston University
Wooster Activities: Wooster Chorus and Common Grounds
About: Jonathan Webster, Vice President of Operations (Aramark) joined Boston University in 2022. Jon initiated his career at Caltech, where he oversaw residential and retail dining, catering, and off-site operations, including NASA’s JPL facility. more...