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    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.

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    Diane Young '85

    Major: B.A. International Relations minor in Women’s Studies
    Career: Retired Regional Manager for West and Central Africa Areas for EducationUSA
    Wooster Activities:  Student Council, Wooster Choir, Residence Life (RA), Admissions (work study and tour guide) and radio station. Diane applied Early Decision to The College of Wooster and currently serves on the Alumni Board and leads the Engagement Committee.
    About: Diane Weisz Young retired in February 2025, after a career in international education, working in seven countries in the Global South. She retired as the Regional Manager for EducationUSA, managing 27 EducationUSA advising centers in 22 countries, and also worked for the State Department for EducationUSA as the Africa Program Officer. Diane was the Young Professionals Adviser in Lusaka, Zambia and the Secondary School Counselor for the Center for Teaching and Learning in Abuja, Nigeria. She worked with the Student Fulbright Program in Hanoi, Vietnam and taught a career decision making class as well as served as Elementary Librarian in Guatemala City, Guatemala. While serving as the Regional Manager for EducationUSA for West and Central Africa, she provided training and professional development on the U.S. higher education system and application process for EducationUSA advisers located across 27 centers in 22 countries. She led the annual EducationUSA Sub-Saharan Africa in-person and virtual fairs that included more than 100 U.S. colleges and universities. During COVID, Diane created a virtual meet and greet programs for U.S. higher education admissions officers and EducationUSA advisers to connect. She represented the EducationUSA Network at international education conferences by presenting on student mobility in Sub-Saharan Africa. Throughout her career, she worked with the U.S. Embassy in Sub-Saharan Africa, the U.S. Department of State, and local ministries of education. 

    Lisa Skeens '88

    Major: B.A in Chemistry
    Career: Former Vice President of Global Regulatory Affairs at Pfizer
    Wooster Activities:  Band, Greek Life, Service House, and Chemistry Club.
    About: Lisa Skeens ’88 recently retired as Vice President of Global Regulatory Affairs at Pfizer, concluding a career of more than 32 years in the pharmaceutical and medical device industry. After earning her Ph.D. in Chemistry from Northwestern University, she held leadership roles at several major healthcare companies, working closely with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and regulatory agencies around the world.Throughout her career, Lisa led large global teams responsible for guiding new medicines, vaccines, and medical devices through the approval process and ensuring they remained safe and effective for patients. Her work required close collaboration with scientists, researchers, healthcare professionals, and government regulators across more than 200 countries.  During the COVID-19 pandemic, Lisa helped lead regulatory efforts for critical treatments, working with health authorities around the world to accelerate the review process while maintaining rigorous safety and quality standards. Among her many responsibilities, she oversaw the regulatory process for Pfizer's antiviral treatment, Paxlovid. Throughout her career, she combined scientific expertise, leadership, and strong communication skills to help bring innovative therapies to patients around the world.  When asked about Wooster Lisa shared “I love Wooster and had so much fun during my four years on campus.  Wooster prepared me well for graduate school (PhD Northwestern).  My best friends in life are 10 amazing Wooster women who I still vacation with and see regularly.” Now, Lisa supports Wooster by serving on the Alumni Board and Board of Trustees. Fun fact: Her daughter and son in law also went to Wooster!

                                  

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    Brett Dawson '11

    Major: Bachelor of Music Education
    Career: Director of Bands, Garfield Heights City Schools
    Wooster Activities: Scot Marching and Symphonic Band, Eleventh Hour saxophone quartet, swim team, A Round of Monkees a cappella group, Merry Kuween of Skots a cappella group, Xi Chi Psi fraternity
    About:  Brett Dawson is the Director of Bands for Garfield Heights City Schools, where he teaches band to students in grades 6-12. A Music Education major at Wooster, he went on to earn a Master of Music in Music Education with an instrumental emphasis from Capital University in 2021 and later studied conducting with Wooster Professor, Jeffrey Gershman.Brett is the President-Elect of the Ohio Music Education Association’s (OMEA) District 7 and holds active membership in the American School Band Directors Association (ASBDA). His students from across Northeast Ohio have found success at both Solo & Ensemble and Large Group Adjudicated Events, earning Superior ratings. Bands under his direction have successfully performed at Walt Disney World, Nashville, and Washington, D.C. He actively performs with the University Heights Community Band where he serves as the principal alto saxophonist and serves as the Artistic Director and Conductor of the New Horizons Band at Baldwin Wallace University.

    Heather Hartman '21


    Major:     BA in Chemistry and Spanish
    Career: Post Doctoral Researcher, Vanderbilt University
    Wooster Activities:  Moot Court, Young life, College Democrats
    About: During her time at Wooster, Heather conducted research focused on developing technologies to detect and remove PFAS, a group of environmental contaminants, from waterways. She also served as a laboratory teaching assistant for both General Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry, helping students build their skills in the classroom and laboratory.  After Wooster, Heather attended Vanderbilt University. As a graduate student , she conducted research in the Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology, where she studied factors that can affect thyroid health and contribute to thyroid cancer. She also researched how PFAS, a group of human-made chemicals found in some everyday products, may impact the structure and function of the thyroid gland. She received her PhD in Molecular Pathology and Immunology from Vanderbilt in 2025. Now as a postdoctoral researcher at Vanderbilt, Heather studies how certain enzymes in the body can influence diseases such as prostate cancer and affect heart health. Her research focuses on better understanding these biological processes and how they may contribute to disease development and treatment. In her free time, Heather enjoys spending time outdoors, especially rock climbing. As a student at Wooster, she also loved exploring the Wooster Falls area.

    David Bell '86

    Major: B.A. Religious Studies
    Career: President and Executive Director at United Methodist Foundation of Michigan
    Wooster Activities: Student Activities Board, Research Assistant, Residence Hall Assistant, Intramural Basketball, Admissions Tour Guide
    About: Dave S. Bell has spent more than 35 years helping faith-based and nonprofit organizations navigate change, strengthen leadership, and build a vision for the future. A nationally recognized speaker, author, consultant, and coach, he works with leaders to develop healthy organizations, foster generosity, and create lasting community impact. Drawing on expertise in leadership development, philanthropy, organizational strategy, and fund development, David helps leaders identify new opportunities and respond to challenges with creativity and confidence.His approach emphasizes curiosity, emotional intelligence, relationship-building, and thoughtful listening, encouraging leaders to see possibilities where others see obstacles.  Currently, Dave leads a nonprofit organization that helps nonprofits and individuals make thoughtful decisions about investments, philanthropy, and organizational leadership. He is responsible for setting the organization's strategic vision and direction while leading and supporting a talented team dedicated to advancing meaningful impact. Dave enjoys traveling, college sports (especially Wooster’s Fighting Scots!), BBQ, and spending time his family. His favorite Wooster memories are the lifelong connections he has with professors and seeing his son, Andrew Bell ‘26, graduate as a proud Wooster Scot.

    Scott Crawford '96

    Major: B.A. History and Black Studies (minor)
    Career: Author and Musician
    Wooster Activities:  WCWS radio, Student Orientation Committee, Intramural Sports
    About: Scott graduated from The College of Wooster in 1996 with a degree in History. Following graduation, he built a diverse professional career in business operations before earning a Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration from the University of Akron in 2005. He subsequently spent more than 20 years in higher education administration, serving in a variety of student services and administrative roles focused on student success, access, and support. Most recently, he worked with military veterans, helping them navigate and maximize their GI Bill benefits to pursue higher education and achieve their academic and professional goals. Steve can be found reading non-fiction, playing guitar, making music, and running and biking during the summer months.

    Emilee McCubbins '20


    Major:     B.A. English and Education (minor)
    Career: Community Engagement Coordinator at the Cabbage Patch Settlement House
    Wooster Activities:  Student Government Association (SGA) President, community service, APEX Scholar, Teach for America, First Generation Student Organization
    About: Emilee graduated from The College of Wooster with a Bachelor of Arts in English and a minor in Adolescent and Young Adult Education. Following graduation, she relocated to Washington, D.C., where she pursued a Master of Science from Johns Hopkins University. While enrolled at Johns Hopkins, Emilee served as an Urban Teachers Secondary ELA Fellow and taught English Language Arts to sixth- and seventh-grade students at D.C. public schools. After completing her graduate studies, Emilee served as a program manager for a Washington, D.C. based consortium before returning home to Kentucky. There, she continued her work in youth development as a program manager with the YMCA Youth Association. Now, Emilee works at a nonprofit dedicated to supporting low-income children and families through afterschool programming, family development initiatives, and college and career readiness services. In her role, she oversees the organization's volunteer program and cultivates community partnerships that expand opportunities and resources for the families it serves.  Emilee is a Kentucky native and enjoys reading, crocheting, and spending time with her three cats. Her favorite Wooster tradition is filling the Kauke arch with snow!

    Lindsey Cramer '08


    Major:     B.A. Economics
    Career: Director of Data and Evaluation, Children's Law Center
    Wooster Activities: Scot Marching Band, Jenny Investment Club, musical ensembles   
    About: Lindsey Cramer is a seasoned evaluator with 17 years of experience assessing interventions for children, fathers, and families impacted by the legal system, including children of incarcerated parents. Lindsey is particularly equipped at designing and conducting qualitative data collection activities including stakeholder interviews, participant focus groups, and participant surveys.      Throughout her career, she has remained dedicated to leveraging evaluation findings to drive meaningful improvements in the legal system, ultimately enhancing outcomes for children and families. Prior to her role at the Children's Law Center, Lindsey led and conducted research focused on the intersection of the legal system, families, and children at the Urban Institute in Washington D.C. As a Senior Research Associate, she designed and managed nine mixed-methods research studies totaling $2.5 million, examining topics such as responsible fatherhood, mentoring and workforce readiness programs for justice-involved youth, and strategies to support communication between incarcerated parents and their children. Her work included securing funding, developing evaluation plans, collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, publishing more than 30 research reports and publications, managing project budgets and timelines, and mentoring research staff.