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.
Justin Daigneault ’09: Uplifting Youth Mental Health
Justin Daigneault ’09 has been seeking out opportunities to listen, help and build community since first stepping foot on campus at Whitman College. Now, he’s grateful for the opportunity to make a living doing something he’s passionate about: providing behavioral health services to underrepresented children and youth.
February 03, 2025
Brenna Yellowthunder ’17: A Leader for Change & Justice
Leaving a lasting legacy at Whitman, Brenna (Two Bears) Yellowthunder ’17 founded the Indigenous Peoples Education and Culture Club (IPECC) and organized impactful rallies. Their studies, work and internships on and off campus helped pave the way for a career as Lead Organizer for the Indigenous Environmental Network.
January 08, 2025
Laura Sanchez ’07: Creating Impact Through Research
As a Whitman undergraduate, Laura Sanchez ’07 found a passion for chemistry that was nurtured through hands-on research experience and one-on-one interactions with faculty. Today, she runs her own research lab at UC Santa Cruz.
December 05, 2024
Sueli Gwiazdowski ’24: A Strong Voice for Equity & Peace
Sueli Gwiazdowski ’24 was a relentless resource for uplifting diversity, equity and inclusion across campus during her time at Whtiman. Now, she says peacebuilding is her life’s work and she’s committed to building a better world through the law and advocacy.
October 22, 2024
Matthias Argenyi ’18: Financing Social Change
As a child of immigrants, Matthias Argenyi ’18 always knew he wanted to positively impact people in need. The Economics-Mathematics major channeled his passion at Whitman to launch a career in finance—focusing on social change. After years in the nonprofit sector, he is now pursuing an MBA at Harvard Business School.
September 19, 2024
Aisha “Adyiam” Kimbrough ’19: A Voice for Others in the World
Aisha "Adyiam" Kimbrough ’19 found her place working in policy and global studies while at Whitman. Now, at YouthPrise and Minnesota Seeds of Justice, she advocates for others daily in her work.
March 22, 2024
Anna Allgeyer ’22: A Confident Changemaker
Anna Allgeyer ’22 was passionate about climate causes during her four years at Whitman. As a fellow with the Environmental Protection Agency, she gets to pursue that work daily.
January 08, 2024
Klaudia Kyjovska ’22: Finding a Future in Finance
Klaudia Kyjovska ’22 started at Whitman with an interest in economics. Now, at Trilogy Search Partners, she works every day with other Whitties to advance people’s dreams.
November 02, 2023
Grace Fashanu ’22: An Advocate for Thriving Communities
At Whitman, Grace Fashanu was a student-leader building communities grounded in justice for all. Now at the FDIC, she works daily to apply that value in the banking industry.
October 11, 2023