University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown

Pitt-Johnstown Student Ambassadors

Pitt-Johnstown's Student Ambassador Program is a great leadership opportunity. Student Ambassadors are responsible for representing Pitt-Johnstown - its history, opportunities, attributes, benefits, and services when hosting or welcoming visitors to campus. Acting as a representative for the university, Student Ambassadors are expected to warmly welcome all campus visitors, mainly serving prospective students and parents, while working to establish a quality first impression.

 

MEET OUR STUDENT AMBASSADORS

  TAYLOR MILLER

  Hometown: Stoystown, PA
  High School: North Star High School 
  Year: Senior 
  Major: Psychology, Pre-Occupational Therapy 
  Why you chose Pitt-Johnstown: I chose Pitt-Johnstown
  because of how small the community is. Everyone knows
  everyone and the professors also get to  know their students. 

 

 

                            
 

  MALLORY JACKSON

  Hometown: Johnstown, PA
  High School: Westmont Hilltop High School
  Year: Junior
  Major: Civil Engineering
  Why you chose Pitt-Johnstown: I chose Pitt-Johnstown
  because of it was close to home. The Engineering Department's
  reputation is another reason why I chose Pitt-Johnstown.  

 

 

 

 

  MADDY ANKENY

  Hometown: Davidsville, PA
  High School: Conemaugh Township High School 
  Year: Sophomore
  Major: Marketing Major, Communication Minor
  Why you chose Pitt-Johnstown: I chose Pitt-Johnstown
  because of campus size and wanted to explore a new environment.
  

 

              

 

 

  KAYLA MCBETH

  Hometown: Greensburg, PA
  High School: Hempfield Area Senior HS
  Year: Junior
  Major: Nursing
  Why you chose Pitt-Johnstown: I chose Pitt-Johnstown
  because their academic programs have an incredible reputation.

 

 

 

 

  OLIVIER PETROSKY

  Hometown: Johnstown, PA
  High School: Westmont Hilltop High School
  Year: Freshman
  Major: English Literature
  Why you chose Pitt-Johnstown: I chose Pitt-Johnstown 
  because of the scenic atmosphere and proximity to home. 

 

 

 

 

 NATALIE KOPERA

  Hometown: Hastings, PA
  High School: Cambria Heights High School
  Year: Senior
  Major: English Literature
  Why you chose Pitt-Johnstown: I chose Pitt-Johnstown 
  because of the class sizes and scenic views. After my first
  semester, I knew I made the right choice!

 

 

 

 

 

  HEATHER KINLAN 

  Hometown: Bethel Park, PA
  High School: Bethel Park High School 
  Year: Junior
  Major: Early Childhood Education
  Why you chose Pitt-Johnstown: I chose Pitt-Johnstown 
  because of the it was exactly what I was looking for in a school.
  I was looking for a small, personal school and after touring campus 
  I fell in love with Pitt-Johnstown. Between talking with education 
  faculty and hearing about different school activities, I knew this was
  the place for me. 

 

 

  DAVID BINLEY

  Hometown: North Hills, PA
  High School: Avonworth High School
  Year: Senior
  Major: Economics
  Why you chose Pitt-Johnstown: I chose Pitt-Johnstown 
  because of the feel the campus gave me. I also loved the size 
  of the campus and knew this was the school for me. 


  

 

  GRANT BAURLE

  Hometown: Imperial, PA
  High School: West Allegheny High School 
  Year: Sophomore
  Major: Civil Engineering 
  Why you chose Pitt-Johnstown: I chose Pitt-Johnstown 
  because I knew I wanted to pursue a degree in Engineering
  with Pitt's Engineering Program. I also fell in love with the 
  scenery of campus and new this was home away from home.

 

 

  HALEY FALKINBURG

  Hometown: Media, PA
  High School: Penncrest High School
  Year: Freshman
  Major: Biology/Biochemistry 
  Why you chose Pitt-Johnstown: I chose Pitt-Johnstown 
  because I absolutely fell in love with every aspect of campus.
  I knew a more intimate class setting,  I could have more
  one-on-one opportunities with my professors. 

 

 

 

  LYNDSEY KITCHEN

  Hometown: Carrolltown, PA
  High School: Cambria Heights High School
  Year: Freshmen
  Major: Secondary English Education
  Why you chose Pitt-Johnstown: I chose Pitt-Johnstown 
  because of the reputation of the Education Program. 
  When I toured campus for the first time, my tour guide
  had amazing things to say about the program and about
  Pitt-Johnstown itself. I love the amount of clubs and 
  organizations you can be apart of especially ones that
  are designed help gain experience for my major. 

  LILY ADKINS

  Hometown: Ashburn, VA
  High School: Broad Run High School
  Year: Sophomore
  Major: Nursing 
  Why you chose Pitt-Johnstown: I chose Pitt-Johnstown 
  because of the amazing Nursing Program reputation. The
  program is one of the top programs in the U.S which made
  my decision very easy! Also love the small class sizes. 

 

 

  MADISON BLOUGH

  Hometown: Windber, PA
  High School: Windber High School
  Year: Senior
  Major: Early Childhood Education
  Why you chose Pitt-Johnstown: I chose Pitt-Johnstown 
  because of opportunities that are offered here. They
  are the same as the Oakland Campus but closer to
  home. I also get to know my professors and fellow
  classmates better with it being a smaller and family
  community campus. 

 

 

  ALEXIS DITOSTI

  Hometown: Lilly, PA
  High School: Bishop Carroll Catholic High School
  Year: Sophomore
  Major: Pre-Pharmacy
  Why you chose Pitt-Johnstown: I chose Pitt-Johnstown 
  because of the perfect distance from home. I wanted
  to go somewhere that was close enough to home but
  far enough away to be on my own. I also love the
  beauty of campus and the family community it has.