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