We Salute Our Summer 2024 Graduates

Amanda Fetherolf has spent over 20 years with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, starting as a secretary and rising to become the Identification Bureau manager. In her current role, she oversees the bureau’s operations and staff, ensuring the accurate handling of criminal identification records for Franklin County. Her career reflects a strong commitment to criminal justice, having served as an Identification Bureau supervisor for five years and as an identification technician for seven years.

Amanda has made a significant impact on her community and profession. Her career showcases her dedication, leadership and passion for criminal justice. For nearly a decade, Amanda has developed and taught courses on fingerprint classification and collection, leading annual in-service training for the Identification Bureau. She also testifies as an expert witness in Franklin County courts, further establishing herself as a respected authority within the forensic community.  

Active in her field, Amanda has been a member of the Ohio Identification Officer’s Association since 2012, serving as president in 2019, and continuing as secretary. She also belongs to the International Association for Identification and the Idemia User’s Group International.

Today, Amanda graduates with a B.S. Criminal Justice Administration. She was inducted into Franklin University’s honor society and is graduating summa cum laude. A native of Columbus, Ohio, Amanda currently resides in Grove City with her husband and their two young sons, ages 3 and 1. Her husband also serves his community and nation as a deputy sheriff and military member.  

With over 15 years in hospitality and healthcare, MBA graduate Rebecca Sullivan is the senior service area manager at Mount Carmel Health System. She oversees Food and Nutrition services for five hospitals, enhancing patient experience and operational efficiency. Her career highlights include improving patient care, leading multi-million-dollar projects, creating innovative training programs and driving revenue growth. Driven by a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, Rebecca excels in leading high-performing teams and has extensive experience in project management, stakeholder collaboration, and implementing sustainability and community health programs. 

Rose Yaghi has fulfilled the requirements necessary to receive her Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA) degree. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, a master’s degree in cancerology and a second master’s in analytical chemistry. Dr. Yaghi’s work as a senior scientist in one of the global pharmaceutical sectors inspired her to pursue her DHA at Franklin University. With a great desire to make a difference in the fight against chronic illnesses, Rose enjoys applying her analytical talents toward the mission of expanding the healthcare system. 

Laurie Crawford began teaching at Franklin as an adjunct instructor in 2001. She currently serves as lead faculty for computer science and continues to teach regularly. Laurie is passionate about teaching adult learners and mastering best practices in adult education and online instruction. She strives to be the best for her students. Early in her career, Laurie worked as a member of technical staff at AT&T Bell Labs, where she developed switching system applications and held various roles including programmer, customer liaison and technical manager. She earned a master's degree in computer science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, a master's degree in executive management from Ashland University, and a bachelor's degree in computer science and engineering from The Ohio State University.

Dr. Scott Ebbrecht has been with Franklin University since 2019. Drawing on his extensive background in educational leadership and public-school administration, his teaching style is engaging and supportive. Scott approaches teaching as a coach and mentor, fostering active participation, collaborative learning and critical thinking. By integrating real-world experiences and practical applications, he helps students connect theoretical concepts to practical scenarios. Dr. Ebbrecht’s career in public education spans roles that include sixth-grade teacher, principal and suburban school administrator, as well as 34 years of board or executive leadership of nonprofit organizations. He received his doctorate in organizational leadership from Nova Southeastern University, a master's in educational administration from The Ohio State University, and a bachelor’s in elementary education and reading from Capital University.