Fifty Under 50 Stories
Fifty Under 50 is a new initiative recognizing emerging leaders in philanthropy. Members are graduates of the class of 1989 or later and have made gifts and pledges exceeding $50,000 to the campaign.
November 22, 2024
Josh Wnuk ’03
Through his giving and service to Whitman, Josh Wnuk ’03 supports the Upward Together campaign’s commitment to Academic Excellence; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; and Access and Affordability.
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November 15, 2024
Drew Shoals ’05
Trustee Drew Shoals ’05 is helping create a more vibrant, inclusive and accessible Whitman through his many years of giving.
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September 17, 2024
Alexis Hoopes ’01
Alexis Hoopes ’01 supports Upward Together by providing scholarships and aid to students from all backgrounds.
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September 10, 2024
Matt Dittrich ’12
Matt Dittrich ’12 has been giving to Whitman since he became a Whittie—supporting scholarships, greatest need and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
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September 4, 2024
Jason Douangpanya ’98 and Heather Riesen Douangpanya ’98
Jason Douangpanya ’98 and Heather Riesen Douangpanya ’98 pay it forward through Whitman’s one-to-one scholarship match initiative.
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August 12, 2024
Kirsten Adams Gable ’01
Kirsten Adams Gable ’01 has supported Whitman through volunteerism and philanthropy, including 25 years of consecutive giving.
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July 30, 2024
Matt Osborne ’93
A proud Whittie and member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity, Matt Osborne ’93 gives back to Whitman in honor of his late father, George Osborne ’67.
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June 27, 2024
Jason Copeland ’94
In supporting fraternity housing and the Career and Community Engagement Center, Jason Copeland ’94 honors his family tradition of giving back to Whitman.
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June 25, 2024
Rob Hinnen ’91
Through gifts, Rob Hinnen ’91 has shown his dedication to uplift current students with his support for the junior-senior residential village and by providing opportunities for access and affordability.
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June 19, 2024
Rebecca Zumeta Edmonds ’01 and Nat Edmonds
For Rebecca Zumeta Edmonds ’01, providing access and affordability for first-generation students is at the forefront of why she gives back to Whitman.
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April 2, 2024
Michelle Mathieu ’92
Michelle Mathieu has been a consistent supporter of Whitman—helping students thrive and flourish through unrestricted giving.
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March 28, 2024
Kimberly Starr ’90
Inspired by the loss of her son, Kimberly Starr gives back to Whitman through the advancement of mental health and suicide prevention resources.
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