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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.

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Alexis Hoopes ’01
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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Matt Dittrich ’12
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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Jason Douangpanya and Heather Riesen Douangpanya
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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Kirsten Adams Gable ’01
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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Matt Osborne ’93
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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Jason Copeland ’94
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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Rob Hinnen
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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Rebecca Zumeta Edmonds ’01 and Nat Edmonds
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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Michelle Mathieu ’92
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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Kimberly Starr ’90
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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Deborah Grubb Moskovitz ’91
March 27, 2024

Deborah Grubb Moskovitz ’91

Deborah Moskovitz is passionate about supporting regional geology field trips, like the ones that inspired her career, as well as need-based aid scholarships.
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Ahn Lee Horn ’91
January 8, 2024

Ahn Lee Horn ’91

In honor of her father, Ahn Lee Horn ’91 established an endowed scholarship for current students. The David Lee Styris Scholarship will help make Whitman College more accessible for exceptional students.
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