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
THOMAS DEASY
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
High School: Bishop Canevin High School
Year: Junior
Major: Early Childhood Education and Special Education
Why you chose Pitt-Johnstown: I wanted to go to a Pitt
campus that also included smaller class sizes where I
could connect with my professors.
KATIE WOCKLEY
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
High School: Peters Township High School
Year: Senior
Major: Biology major with a mathematics minor
Why you chose Pitt-Johnstown: I chose Pitt-Johstown
because of the small class sizes. I also love how you
experience all four seasons during the Academic Year.
REBECCA WILLIAMSON
Hometown: Johnstown, PA
High School: Forest Hills High School
Year: Junior
Major: Biology/ Pre-Vet
Why you chose Pitt-Johnstown: I love having one-on-one
relationships with my professors as well as small class sizes
and Pitt-Johnstown gave me both. I love how many different
clubs and activities there are, and I can still be involved in a lot
even if they are not related to my major.
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.
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!
CAITLYN MAHER
Hometown: Altoona, PA
High School: Altoona Area High School
Year: Senior
Major: Psychology with Political Science Minor
Why you chose Pitt-Johnstown: I chose Pitt-Johnstown
because of it truly felt like home when I came to campus
for the first time. When you know, you know!
CRYSTAL WASHINGTON
Hometown: San Antonio, TX
High School: Roosevelt High School
Year: Senior
Major: Psychology
Why you chose Pitt-Johnstown: I chose Pitt-Johnstown
because of the size of the campus and wanted to explore
a new environment!
SOPHIA HALIKIOPOULOS
Hometown: Telford, PA
High School: Souderton Area High School
Year: Junior
Major: Secondary Education and Political Science
Why you chose Pitt-Johnstown: I chose Pitt-Johnstown
because of the beautiful atmosphere and outdoor activities
I could do with my friends. Such as hiking and stargazing.
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.
DASUANI BOWMAN
Hometown: West Mifflin, PA
High School: West Mifflin High School
Year: Senior
Major: Biology
Why you chose Pitt-Johnstown: I chose Pitt-Johnstown
because of the beautiful atmosphere. I also loved
that it was a completely different environment where I live.
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.
RYLIE PLETCHER
Hometown: Latrobe, PA
High School: Latrobe High School
Year: Junior
Major: Marketing, Communication Minor
Why you chose Pitt-Johnstown: I chose Pitt-Johnstown
because of the real world learning experience. I also loved the size
of the campus and the community aspect.
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.
KATELYN RUDY
Hometown: Tamaqua, PA
High School: Tamaqua High School
Year: Junior
Major: Marketing
Why you chose Pitt-Johnstown: I chose Pitt-Johnstown
because college town atmosphere it has. I also knew that
I wanted to continue my soccer career at the collegiate level
and Pitt-Johnstown was the perfect fit for me.
LYDIA HANNA
Hometown: Egypt, currently Bethlehem, PA
High School: Al Manar International School, Qatar
Year: Senior
Major: Biology, Psychology Minor
Why you chose Pitt-Johnstown: I chose Pitt-Johnstown
because of how beautiful the campus is. I also love how
you can have a awesome connection with your professors
and classmates due to the small class sizes.