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.
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 ’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 ’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 ’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
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