Upward Pathways
Our alumni’s diverse student experiences and career paths showcase the transformative power of a Whitman education. Explore how your gifts shape lives and empower Whitties to excel and make a difference in the world.
December 5, 2024
Laura Sanchez ’07: Creating Impact Through Research
As a Whitman undergraduate, Laura Sanchez ’07 found a passion for chemistry that was nurtured through hands-on research experience and one-on-one interactions with faculty. Today, she runs her own research lab at UC Santa Cruz.
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October 22, 2024
Sueli Gwiazdowski ’24: A Strong Voice for Equity & Peace
Sueli Gwiazdowski ’24 was a relentless resource for uplifting diversity, equity and inclusion across campus during her time at Whtiman. Now, she says peacebuilding is her life’s work and she’s committed to building a better world through the law and advocacy.
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September 19, 2024
Matthias Argenyi ’18: Financing Social Change
As a child of immigrants, Matthias Argenyi ’18 always knew he wanted to positively impact people in need. The Economics-Mathematics major channeled his passion at Whitman to launch a career in finance—focusing on social change. After years in the nonprofit sector, he is now pursuing an MBA at Harvard Business School.
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March 22, 2024
Aisha “Adyiam” Kimbrough ’19: A Voice for Others in the World
Aisha "Adyiam" Kimbrough ’19 found her place working in policy and global studies while at Whitman. Now, at YouthPrise and Minnesota Seeds of Justice, she advocates for others daily in her work.
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January 8, 2024
Anna Allgeyer ’22: A Confident Changemaker
Anna Allgeyer ’22 was passionate about climate causes during her four years at Whitman. As a fellow with the Environmental Protection Agency, she gets to pursue that work daily.
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November 2, 2023
Klaudia Kyjovska ’22: Finding a Future in Finance
Klaudia Kyjovska ’22 started at Whitman with an interest in economics. Now, at Trilogy Search Partners, she works every day with other Whitties to advance people’s dreams.
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October 11, 2023
Grace Fashanu ’22: An Advocate for Thriving Communities
At Whitman, Grace Fashanu was a student-leader building communities grounded in justice for all. Now at the FDIC, she works daily to apply that value in the banking industry.
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October 10, 2023
Cameron Conner ’20: A Catalyst for a Better World
Cameron Conner ’20 was a student leader passionate about making a difference. As a Watson Fellow, Conner examines how communities come together to meet their needs.
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October 9, 2023
Salma Anguiano ’22: A Leader Beyond Borders
Serving as a advocate in her community and at Whitman, Salma Anguaino ’22 is still learning about how to help others near and far.
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October 8, 2023
Juan Pablo Liendo ’21: A Learner Across Boundaries
At Whitman, Juan Pablo Liendo ’21 was a student-leader curious about making impactful change. Now, at the Seattle Foundation he works daily to foster that change.
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October 7, 2023
Arthur Shemitz ’17: A Path to Policymaking
Inspired by policymaking while he was a student, Arthur Shemitz ’17 goes the extra mile to reimagine government at the Centre for Public Impact.
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October 6, 2023
Heather Lovelace ’15: A World-Class Healer
Called to medicine since she stepped foot on campus, Heather Lovelace ’15 works every day toward getting others healthy and moving again.
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