Ask Lisa Whitenack what she studies, and you’ll get an answer that’s part biology, part detective work, and just a little daring. Whitenack built her career around a deceptively simple question: What can a bite tell us about the shark that made it?
Liana Leja ’17 never imagined that her research skills and entrepreneurial drive at Allegheny College would culminate in a healthcare career — today she serves as a nurse practitioner at the Paley Orthopedic and Spine Institute.
If you’ve spent any time in Oakmont, Pa. lately, chances are you’ve heard the buzz. There’s a new hangout on Allegheny Avenue that’s serving lagers, stouts, and stories in equal measure.
Victoria Bajek’ 21 graduated with a Bachelor of Science in environmental science and sustainability, and took what she learned to make a global impact as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Northern Region of Ghana.
Samantha Cooper ’20 is dedicated to supporting individuals beyond their diagnoses— empowering them to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives — as a resident intern at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). She says that Allegheny was instrumental in preparing her for a career in medicine.
Isabella James ’24 is dedicated to having patients seen and heard on their journey towards healing. After studying neuroscience with minors in theatre and biology, James took a gap year to prepare for applying to medical school and accepted a position as a medical assistant at a dermatology practice.
Roy Phitayakorn ’98 is dedicated to helping patients at Massachusetts General Hospital as a surgeon and educating the next generation of leaders at Harvard Medical School.
While many people spend hours in the spring and summer on their hands and knees eradicating dandelions and ground ivy from their suburban lawns, Katherine Hoehl ’25 can be found in the kitchen turning those plants and other “weeds” into tasty, nutritious meals.
Dr. Jennifer Houtz has had a passion for ornithology since she started college, and it is taking flight now as her research makes its way into national publications, including the New York Times, Newsweek, and Nature Research Highlights.
Becky Dawson ‘00 PhD, MPH an epidemiologist and associate professor of Biology and Global Health Studies at Allegheny College, has been recognized by City & State PA with a 2025 Above & Beyond: Women award for her commitment to preventive healthcare in Pennsylvania.
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