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.
Mary Kampa ’19: Helping People on the Road to Recovery
Mary Kampa ’19 transformed her passion for outdoor adventure, neuroscience and leadership into a career in chiropractic care. At Whitman College, she built a foundation of skills she uses today to help her patients get back to the activities they love.
January 09, 2026
Chloe Young ’22: A Global Legal Scholar & Difference Maker
Whitman gave Chloe Young ’22 a close network of friends and mentors, as well as a lasting commitment to service that continues to guide her as she has pursued multiple master’s degrees in international law and now attends law school in Seattle.
December 10, 2025
Annie Means ’22: A Confident Storyteller
At Whitman College, Annie Means ’22 found opportunities to explore her intersecting interests in journalism, filmmaking and the environment—and took the first steps toward a career as a multimedia journalist.
November 12, 2025
Mwamba Muntanga ’25: Opening Unexpected Doors
Through eye-opening internships, life-changing nonprofit work and an academic environment that encouraged exploration, Mwamba Muntanga ’25 found his way from Whitman College to exciting opportunities in the finance industry.
October 08, 2025
Katie Jose ’23: Merging Tradition With Modern Medicine
Whitman College empowered Katie Jose ’23 to pursue her dream of a career in medicine—with impactful experiences like designing her own Global Health major, interning at a nonprofit health clinic, and pursuing a Watson Fellowship to study traditional and Indigenous medicine around the world.
September 15, 2025
Joseph Bornstein ’08: Creating Innovative Social Solutions
From founding a student service organization at Whitman to launching a global fundraising platform, Joseph Bornstein ’08 has built a career turning big ideas into lasting impact and helping nonprofits around the world do the same.
August 14, 2025
Ashley Joe ’22: Hitting Her Stride in the Sportswear Industry
From the pool to the classroom to the community, Ashley Joe ’22 sought out opportunities to learn, advocate and explore at Whitman College. Today, she uses those experiences to lead a team at the North American headquarters of Adidas.
July 18, 2025
Peter Osseward ’12: Making Breakthroughs in Neuroscience Research
From the Ultimate field to the research lab, Peter Osseward ’12 transformed his Whitman experience into a launching pad for a groundbreaking career in neuroscience at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies.
June 06, 2025
Meredith Hyslop ’05: Traveling the World of Wine
At Whitman, Meredith Hyslop ’05 took the first steps toward a globe-trotting career in the wine industry. Today, she travels the world as a wine ambassadrice and founder of her own wine import and marketing company.
April 23, 2025