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Alexa Scoby
Admissions Marketing Coordinator
About Me: Alexa is a proud graduate of Western Michigan University, where she earned a BBA in Marketing. In her role as Admissions Marketing Coordinator, she combines her passion for education with a strong marketing background from her experience in both marketing agencies and a chamber of commerce. Alexa is committed to developing innovative marketing strategies that engage and inspire prospective students. In her free time, she loves exploring new travel destinations, cooking, spending time outdoors with her husband and pets. She cherishes time with family and is always on the lookout for new experiences.
Favorite Thing About Ann Arbor: I absolutely love downtown Ann Arbor and its unique charm throughout the seasons. It feels like a Hallmark movie town, with a great mix of shops, restaurants, and events!
Alexa Scoby
Digna Patel Raj
Associate Director
About Me: Digna is a University of Michigan alumnus and earned her master of health services administration from the School of Public Health. She has 12 years of professional experience in healthcare management and pivoted into higher education six years ago. She genuinely enjoys admissions work, specifically building strong relationships with students and colleagues. Digna is a self-proclaimed podcast junkie and avid reader who loves to travel and enjoys spending time with her husband Raghu (who often sports Michigan gear and says Go Blue even though he is not an alum), her daughter, Neha, and her son, Nikhil.
Favorite Thing About Ann Arbor: It's a big city packaged in a nice, quaint town. I love the restaurants, shops, cultural offerings, and the Ann Arbor Art Fair in downtown AA is my personal favorite. Favorite Event at Ross: GBR, hands-down. Admitted students show up to Ross with incredible enthusiasm and we get to showcase the best that Ross has to offer.
Advice for Prospective Students: Be intentional. Take time to reflect on why you want to pursue an MBA and why you want to pursue it at Ross. An MBA is a significant commitment from many different aspects and it's important to choose a program that reflects your values, is a strong cultural fit, and will ultimately help you thrive professionally.
Jada Kavanagh
Director of admissions
About Me: Jada brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across higher education, politics, and private enterprise, with a focus on strategic growth and operational excellence. She has led teams, managed budgets, implemented CRM systems, and developed multi-year strategic plans to advance mission-driven goals. Jada is known for her thoughtful leadership and clear communication, and builds collaborative cultures that prioritize accountability, innovation, and belonging. Her work centers on aligning strategy with people so systems, teams, and vision can move forward together.
Outside of the office, Jada enjoys restoring antique homes, cooking, traveling the world, and spending time with her animals.
Favorite Thing About Ann Arbor: My favorite thing about Ann Arbor is the Tarbs Tenacious Tenure sandwich from Zingerman's, of course, with a crunchy pickle and a bag of their pepper potato chips. But more generally, what I love about Ann Arbor and what I missed so much when I moved away was the variety in everyday life here. No day is ever the same. From art to sports, shopping, and the many, many parks, there is always something fun to do here. You never get stuck in a rut. We are known for sports, but our theater culture is also outstanding and Tony award-winning. I have a hard time choosing just one favorite thing!
Advice for Prospective Students: My advice to prospective students is to think of an MBA as a strategic investment. Be intentional. Be curious. And be ready to engage deeply in the community. The relationships you build will shape you just as the curriculum will. At Ross, you will learn from world-class faculty, gaining the frameworks to test and practice through hands-on experiences. This combination of rigorous academics and real-world application, within a powerful community, is where transformation happens.
Jahnee Horn
Senior Associate Director
About Me: Jahnee serves on the admissions committee and leads outreach and recruitment initiatives focused on prospective students from underrepresented backgrounds. With nearly a decade of experience in enrollment management and college access, she designs strategies to expand access and attract the next generation of leaders, working closely with students, alumni, senior leadership, and external partners. Jahnee joined Michigan Ross in 2024 as an Associate Director. Prior to that, she served as Associate Director of Admissions at the University of Toledo, where she co-led the direct-from-high-school recruitment team and managed college access and K-12 school counselor engagement initiatives. She also currently serves on the board of MLK Kitchen for the Poor.
A proud Toledo native and two-time University of Toledo graduate, Jahnee holds a BA in psychology and an MEd in educational psychology. Outside of work, she enjoys attending concerts, spending time with family and friends, and cheering on the Detroit Pistons with her fiancé, Jonathan.
Favorite Thing About Ann Arbor: Ann Arbor is the perfect college town! The culture is very welcoming and student-centered.
Advice for Prospective Students: Reflect on your personal and professional values and allow them to guide you through the MBA admission and selection process. The school you attend should align and further develop your existing values.
Lindsay D’Angelo
Associate Director
About Me: Lindsay is a higher education administration professional focused in domestic and international admissions/recruitment, yield/enrollment, operations, event execution, career advising, supervision of student staff, budgeting and finances, student programming/activities and executing logistics for professional development programs. She has earned both of her degrees from the University of North Florida and spent time working for the university in student affairs support roles while pursuing her Masters in higher education. She then moved back to her hometown of Buffalo, NY to work at the State University of New York, Buffalo where she served in graduate admissions at their School of Engineering & Applied Sciences where she managed all aspects of the admissions process. With her combination of graduate admissions experience, event and marketing management and strong background in higher education, she brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to our team to help us continue to be the leaders and best.
Favorite Thing About Ann Arbor: I love the energy in Ann Arbor. I think it is an A+ college town that is walkable with amazing food, coffee shops, sports, arts and farmers markets for everyone to enjoy.
Advice for Prospective Students: Spend the time to research programs to determine the right fit for you and your career goals in the future. Make sure that you have had time enough time working in industry to determine what you would like to focus on while in graduate school. It is a big commitment and a time to learn new things and expand your knowledge and thinking so it is important to come with an open mind and be willing to get out of your comfort zone and journey into more of a global community.
Lysa Wang
Senior Associate Director
About Me: Lysa is originally from Wuhan, China, but immigrated to the U.S. when she was six years old. She has since lived in Florida, Georgia, and now Michigan. Lysa initially pursued a career in medicine at Emory University before pivoting to higher education, where she now has more than a decade of experience. Prior to joining Ross, she spent eight years in Beijing, where she led recruiting, admissions, and engagement strategies for the MBA programs at Renmin University of China. During that time, she earned her MBA from Renmin and worked for a biotech start-up before returning to admissions, where her true passion lies. Lysa enjoys yoga, kickboxing, traveling, trying new cuisines, and spending time with her son, Nathan.
Favorite Thing About Ann Arbor: Kayaking down the Huron River in Gallup Park, a 69-acre park and one of AA's most popular recreation areas!
Favorite Event at Ross: Vetx & Food, Friends, and Culture (including the Lunar New Year event) - you’ll hear amazing stories and learn about different cultures!
Advice for Prospective Students: Always take some time to reflect on your personal and professional experiences so you have a "bank" of impactful stories to share in your application and interview.
Matt Ganderson
Managing Director
About Me: Matt started his career as a professional school counselor before earning an MBA and pivoting to the corporate sector, where he worked at Frito-Lay in marketing. While he has a background in both business and education, he found his passion in business education. Prior to Michigan Ross, he served as the executive director of the MBA program at Wake Forest University. Personally, his wife, Lisa, is a Ross alum (Go Blue!) and they are parents to Ezra and Sylvie. He attended Wake Forest University and earned his MBA from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University.
Favorite Thing About Ann Arbor: The close-knit community and cultural diversity.
Favorite Event at Ross: Orientation, as it's the first time the entire incoming class is together to celebrate an important milestone and begin forging new relationships.
Advice for Prospective Students: Be authentic throughout the admissions process and speak with as many current students and alumni as you can.
Mercedes Arias
Assistant Director
About Me: Mercedes is a Michigan native and Ann Arbor local with deep roots in the community. She holds an M.A. in Higher Education from the University of Michigan and a B.A. in International Relations from Michigan State University. Her strong personal connection to both the city and the university brings a unique perspective to her work. Prior to joining Ross, Mercedes worked in international education, advising international students on immigration, admissions, and visa-related matters. She is passionate about supporting students through cross-cultural transitions and helping them thrive in new environments. Outside of work, Mercedes enjoys traveling, painting and staying active through CrossFit, biking, and hiking in nearby parks.
Favorite Thing About Ann Arbor: The vibrant mix of nature, culture, and community—there’s always something to explore.
Advice for Prospective Students: Be curious and open-minded. Graduate school is not just about academics; it’s about growth, new experiences, and discovering who you are.
Morgan Wilson
Admissions Coordinator
About Me: Morgan Wilson is originally from Georgia, but moved to Michigan in May 2025 and started her role as the Admissions Coordinator for the Ross Full-Time MBA team. She graduated from Kennesaw State University in 2022 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management and began her career in higher education at Emory University the same year. Prior to graduating, Morgan became a certified dog obedience trainer and operated her own business while working in retail management which inspired her to pursue an entrepreneurship concentration later at KSU.
In her spare time, Morgan enjoys hiking with her friends and family, camping, traveling, video gaming, and reading. She is also a flow artist and spins fire at weekly flow meets.
Favorite Thing About Ann Arbor: The nature, flora and fauna, how nice everyone is, and how quiet and clean the area is. There is always something going on and everyone is happy to be out and about when the weather is nice.
Advice for Prospective Students: Explore what is available for you at Ross and U of M. There are so many resources and people willing to help you out in every way possible. Don't be afraid to ask questions, chances are someone else is thinking the same thing and might be too afraid to ask. This is the time to experience new things, broaden your horizons and meet like-minded individuals who share a common goal.
Sam Mull
Assistant Director
About Me: Sam Mull graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a degree in Public and Nonprofit Administration and is currently pursuing a Master of Management degree online through the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois. She began her journey working in higher education at the Ross School of Business in July 2019 as a temporary employee on the Administrative Core Team. In November of the same year, she transitioned to the One-Year Master’s Program Office as an Admissions Advisor, a role that ultimately led her to join the Full-Time MBA team in June 2025.
In her free time, Sam enjoys walking her dog Cooper, reading, crocheting, baking, and participating in a summer kickball league.
Favorite Thing About Ann Arbor: The food. There are some really good spots, Slurping Turtle being my favorite.There is also restaurant week where local spots will have fixed menus, that’s a great time to get good deals at places you may not normally try.
Advice for Prospective Students: Take the time to explore more than what is set in front of you. U of M and Ross have so many different resources and centers, do your best to get involved where you can. I also cannot say it enough there really isn’t anything like a game at the Big House, so if you’ve never been, go.