Esther Ogbuokiri ‘16CC
Major: Neuroscience and Behavior
Hometown: Riverdale, MD
Did you know? The students that work in the Columbia Call Center play a significant role in Columbia’s fundraising initiatives. We had a chat with Esther, one of the Call Center’s “star students.”
- What is one thing you’ve learned from working at the Columbia Call Center?
Talking to strangers is easier than it sounds! Most of the alumni, to whom I speak, are willing to share their experience, and even ask about my aspirations and interests! - What is something you’ve learned through talking to Columbia alumni, parents, and friends?
Columbia has a strong network of supportive alumni, who are more than willing to open doors of opportunities for current students aside from the donations we request from them. - How has working at the Columbia Call Center affected your personal relationship to Columbia?
My time here has definitely allowed me to put a “face” to the individuals who were once in my shoes and who contributed to the legacy of Columbia that my classmates strive to enhance.
FY’15 By The Numbers
- 18 schools and programs called
- 13,000 hours of calls
- 39,000 alumni, parents, and friends contacted
- 15,000+ commitments
- $2.4 million total pledged dollars