Meet our Advisor: Sasha Bolotova

       At the age of ten Sasha moved to America from Belarus and has lived in the Cleveland area for 12 years. Today, she lives in Ada, and is a senior at Ohio Northern University where she is majoring in Pharmaceutical Business with a concentration in Management and a minor in International Business and Economics. Balancing her time between being a full time student and having two jobs, she is also involved in a lot of extracurricular activities at the university. She is not only a Small Business Development Consultant for CEDC, but she is also the Vice President of Polar Merchandise, a student run business that specializes in personalized branded merchandise and promotional materials. Besides her two jobs, she is also the Vice President of the Society for Advancement of Management, is a member of the Collegiate Entrepreneurship Organization, American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, American Marketing Association, Dicke College’s Peer Mentorship Program, and of the Healthcare Business Professionals Club. Outside of university activities, she enjoys running, cooking, painting and spending time with her 7-year-old sister and her family. With her May 2013 graduation approaching, she hopes to obtain a full time position in either the Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, Biotechnology, or Diagnostic Industry.

       Sasha’s drive, persistence, and tenacity coupled with her ability to connect with others allows her to consult clients in the pursuit of their dreams. With her drive to be successful and the resolve to never quit, she is sure to guide you through any difficult situation pertaining to starting or evolving your small business. If you are interested in kick-starting your dreams, make sure to email Sasha at advisor-cedc@onu.edu . You can also check out her professional profile and connect with her on LinkedIn. http://lnkd.in/SW_qsj