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.

 Don Amsbaugh & Kim Amsbaugh

Don Amsbaugh ’91 & Kim Amsbaugh ’90

Don Amsbaugh ’91 and Kim Amsbaugh ’90 met at Whitman College and know what it means to make lifelong connections and memories here. Because of this, they proudly support Whitman through the Upward Together campaign.

December 12, 2024

Josh Wnuk ’03

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.

November 22, 2024

Drew Shoals ’05

Drew Shoals ’05

Trustee Drew Shoals ’05 is helping create a more vibrant, inclusive and accessible Whitman through his many years of giving.

November 15, 2024

Alexis Hoopes ’01

Alexis Hoopes ’01

Alexis Hoopes ’01 supports Upward Together by providing scholarships and aid to students from all backgrounds.

September 17, 2024

Matt Dittrich ’12

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.

September 10, 2024

Jason Douangpanya and Heather Riesen Douangpanya

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.

September 04, 2024

Kirsten Adams Gable ’01

Kirsten Adams Gable ’01

Kirsten Adams Gable ’01 has supported Whitman through volunteerism and philanthropy, including 25 years of consecutive giving.

August 12, 2024

Matt Osborne ’93

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.

July 30, 2024

Jason Copeland ’94

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.

June 27, 2024