Meet the Mentors

2024-25 Peer Mentors

I am Kritika Gaur, majoring in Food Science and Technology.

I’m a senior and an international student from New Delhi, India

This summer I interned at Nestle India, as a production intern in the Infant Formula Division.

Fun Fact: I love to paint using all sorts of mediums, but my favorites are watercolors and acrylics! 

Hello! My name is Lilli Kirk.

I am a junior majoring in Food Science and Technology with a minor in Brewing Science.

I’m from Cincinnati, OH, and spent the summer working with Sensory Sciences at MANE Flavors Inc.

Fun Fact: I’ve been to all 30 Major League Baseball Stadiums!

I’m Jessica Lau and a Food Business Management major with a minor in Entrepreneurship & Innovation.

I’m a Senior from Cincinnati, OH.

During the summer of 2023, I worked as a Safety Intern at a dairy-processing company called Fairlife,LLC  in Goodyear, Arizona.

During this fall semester of 2024, I am working as a Research & Development Co-op at Campbell’s Soup Company in Camden, New Jersey.

Fun Fact: I am part of an improvisational comedy group at OSU called 8th Floor.

I’m Kimora C McEntire and a Food Business Management major with a minor in Agribusiness

I’m a  Sophomore from  Cincinnati, Ohio

This summer  I worked at a local Cinci restaurant called Trio Bistro

Fun Fact: I love eating dairy products like ice cream, yogurt, cheese but absolutely hate milk.

A different fun fact is that I love roller coasters and will ride anything!

I’m Reaghan Norton, and I’m a Food Science and Technology major.

I’m a from sophomore from Cleveland, Ohio.

This summer I worked a couple jobs, including grading for FDSCTE 2300 and Lifeguarding. I also attended Conagra Brands’ Future Foodies Program in Omaha, Nebraska.

Fun Fact: I have a pet tortoise. 

I’m Abby Nukuto and a Food Science and Technology major with a minor in Human Nutrition.

I’m a Junior from Canton, Ohio.

This summer I was a T. Marzetti Food Safety, Quality, and Regulatory Intern in Westerville, Ohio.

Fun Fact: I am on the OSU Club Squash Team!

I’m Jack Pettit and I am a Food Science and Technology major with a minor in Brewing Science.

I am a Senior from Long Island, New York.

This summer I interned at a stuffed pasta company called Seviroli Foods.

Fun Fact: I absolutely love to fish. The biggest fish I have ever caught was an 850 pound Bluefin Tuna.

I’m Sadie Rosenfeld and I am a Food Science and Technology major with a Business minor.

I am a Sophomore from Baltimore, Maryland.

This summer I worked in a flavoring research and development lab in Eldersburg, Maryland.

Fun Fact: I played soccer for 15 years.

I’m Tate Wenning and I am a Food Business Management major with a minor in Entrepreneurship & Innovation

I’m a Junior from Coldwater, Ohio

This summer didn’t go as I planned, due to unforeseen circumstances with my internship, I found myself juggling my two home jobs simultaneously. I worked as a prep cook at Rooster Joe Coffee Co. and a baker/cook at Mercer Health Community Hospital. On the bright side I was at home, enjoying the company of my friends, family, and my incredible co-workers!

Fun Fact: I make a mean sourdough loaf.

 

Questions about the FST Peer Mentor program? Do you want to be more involved as a mentee or Peer Mentor? Contact Julie Townsend.57@osu.edu or call at 614-292-8897 for additional information.