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.

Professional portrait of Kylin Brown

Kylin Brown ’20: Advancing Environmental & Indigenous Justice

At Whitman College, Kylin Brown ’20 transformed her passion for environmental justice and Indigenous rights into action through research, leadership and advocacy. Today, as a law student at the University of Washington, she continues that work, specializing in Indigenous Rights and Environmental Law.

May 04, 2026

Marlyne Nitunga outside Reid Campus Center

Marlyne Nitunga ’25: Keeping an Eye on Global Financial Markets

Marlyne Nitunga ’25 used the transformative access, guidance and encouragement she found at Whitman College to launch a competitive career in the finance industry after graduation. And she’s already finding ways to open doors for other students with big dreams.

April 08, 2026

Fraser Moore in a dark parka standing by a body of water

Fraser Moore ’23: Working Toward Equitable, Sustainable Conservation

At Whitman College, Fraser Moore ’23 developed a nuanced understanding of the relationships between human and natural systems—and gained hands-on experience that prepared him for an impactful conservation career.

March 11, 2026

Natalie Price standing against a brick wall

Natalie Price ’25: Reaching for the Stars

The sky was no limit for Astronomy major Natalie Price ’25, who pursued a rich variety of interests at Whitman College while building a set of science and communication skills that have prepared her for a master’s program in Astronomy at Wesleyan University.

February 11, 2026

Portrait of Mary Kampa outdoors smiling

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 stands outdoors in front of a lawn, trees and a building

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 standing in front of a brick wall

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 standing indoors

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

Potrait of Katie Jose

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