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

 

   MALLORY JACKSON                

  Hometown: Johnstown, PA
  High School: Westmont Hilltop High School
  Year: Senior
  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: Junior
  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.
  

 

              

 

 

  HEATHER KINLAN 

  Hometown: Bethel Park, PA
  High School: Bethel Park High School 
  Year: Senior 
  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. 

 

 

  GRANT BAURLE

  Hometown: Imperial, PA
  High School: West Allegheny High School 
  Year: Junior
  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: Sophomore
  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: Sophomore 
  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. 

  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. 

 

 

  SAL CERILLI

  Hometown: North Huntington, PA
  High School: Norwin High School
  Year: Junior 
  Major: Marketing with Communication and Management Minors
  Why you chose Pitt-Johnstown: I chose Pitt-Johnstown 
  because of the close knit family vibe. I wanted a school
  that I did not have to worry about not being "just 
  a number" in a class. The class sizes here are 
  the perfect size and easy to focus on your academics. 

 

 

  ALLI SEAGER

  Hometown: Bedford, PA
  High School: Bedford High School
  Year: Junior 
  Major: Early Childhood 
  Why you chose Pitt-Johnstown: I chose Pitt-Johnstown 
  because of the small, family community vibe. 
  I also loved the clubs and organizations to choose
  from here. So many ways to be involved! 
  

 

 

  ALIJIAH GIBSON 

  Hometown: Johnstown, PA
  High School: Greater Johnstown High School
  Year: Freshman
  Major: Marketing with Communication and Management Minors
  Why you chose Pitt-Johnstown: I chose Pitt-Johnstown 
  because I wanted to be at a smaller campus so I can
  know my professors and my peers. Also, Pitt-Johnstown 
  is the best! It's a great place to be. 
  

 

 

 

  NICK TRAINOR 

  Hometown: Pleasant Hills, PA
  High School: Thomas Jefferson High School
  Year: Junior 
  Major: Information Systems
  Why you chose Pitt-Johnstown: I chose Pitt-Johnstown 
  because of the family community it has. Everyone knows
  everyone and you feel like part of a family and not just
  a student. Knowing your peers and professors with
  the up close and person learning experience is great!

 

 

  KATIE GASKEY

  Hometown: Ligonier, PA
  High School: Ligonier Valley High School
  Year: Junior 
  Major: Marketing
  Why you chose Pitt-Johnstown: I chose Pitt-Johnstown 
  because of it was the perfect distance from home. It is 
  far enough away to feel that I have that college experience
  but close enough to home. Pitt-Johnstown is my home
  home away from home and I love it. 

 

 

  KOURNTEE DUVAL 

  Hometown: McKeesport, PA
  High School: South Allegheny High School
  Year: Junior 
  Major: Early Childhood
  Why you chose Pitt-Johnstown: I chose Pitt-Johnstown 
  because of the welcoming campus and personal
  environment it offers. I value asking questions in class,
  as well getting to know my professors and my peers.
  Having small classes gives me this experience!

 

 

 TAYLOR WILLIAMS 

  Hometown: Apollo, PA
  High School: Kiski Area High School
  Year: Senior
  Major: Biology and Psychology 
  Why you chose Pitt-Johnstown: I chose Pitt-Johnstown 
  because of the size was perfect! I was able to find a great
  group of friends without drowning in the seas of students.
  All professors make it a point to know their students and
  to make it their goal to have you succeed. That sold me. 

 

 

  JENNA WILLIAMS 

  Hometown: Wellsville, PA
  High School: Northern York High School
  Year: Junior 
  Major: Healthcare Management
  Why you chose Pitt-Johnstown: I chose Pitt-Johnstown 
  because of the reputation of my original major. 
  However, I changed my major after my first year
  and I am just as impressed with the reputation of my 
  current major. The professors are truly inspiring.  

 

  JENNA TALLMAN

  Hometown: Latrobe, PA 
  High School: Greater Latrobe High School 
  Year: Sophomore
  Major: Energy and Earth Resources (Geology) 
  Why you chose Pitt-Johnstown: I chose Pitt-Johnstown 
  because the program is the same at the Pittsburgh Campus.
  The only difference is the size and setting of the campus itself. 
  I also love the cozy feel the campus has and well as the scenic
  walking pathways near the athletic fields.