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.