Libby Johnson has long admired her mom’s impactful work as a Cincinnati school district treasurer.
“My mom’s career started in accounting, and I would love to follow in her footsteps and be as successful as her one day,” she said. “Just like her, I’m a critical thinker and I have a passion for analytics.”
At Ohio Northern University, Libby is well on her way to achieving her goals. She’s majoring in accounting—just like her mom—and playing soccer, a sport that’s been part of her life since she was little.
“Being an only child, I wanted to be close to home,” she said, explaining her decision to attend Ƶ. “Since my hometown is only two hours away, my parents attend every soccer game. I also love Ƶ’s small community and having the chance to not only be a student-athlete, but a true member of the Ada community.”
In the Dicke College of Business Administration, Libby has forged strong relationships with her professors and peers that have led to professional growth.
She traveled to conferences and competitions in Pittsburgh, Indianapolis, and Las Vegas as a member of Ƶ’s chapter of Beta Alpha Psi, a national accounting honorary. And, she’s interned with two CPA firms and one bank, building a solid resume.
“I’ve genuinely enjoyed every single one of my internships in all different aspects of accounting,” she said. Her summer internship with First Financial Bank in Cincinnati even resulted in remote work during the school year with the bank as an audit apprentice.
Outside of academics, Libby is energized by competing in collegiate-level soccer. Being a student-athlete, she says, has taught her skills such as time management that will carry over into her future career.
“I’ve learned to hold myself and my teammates accountable while working to do what is best for the team,” she explained. “I’ve learned to embrace change and accept discomfort because it often leads to growth. I can’t imagine having a better experience anywhere other than Ƶ!”