Gator2Gator Alumni Network
It’s simple: one Gator helping another Gator. With over 80% of professional opportunities filled through personal connections, Allegheny College students never have to navigate their career paths alone. Our network connects current and prospective students directly with 24,000+ alumni eager to open doors to high-impact careers.
How to Build Your Connections
We make networking personal and approachable. Here are three direct pathways to start real conversations:
A private, member-only space where Gators are ready to reply to your message, answer industry questions, and offer advice.
Meet 1-on-1 with our Center for Career & Professional Development team, who will personally connect you with alumni in your field of interest.
Build your network face-to-face at alumni panels, networking mixers, and career fairs throughout the year.
Real People. Real Paths. Real Support.
One of the greatest benefits of the Gator2Gator Alumni Network is discovering paths you might never have imagined. These featured alumni represent just a fraction of our supportive community — spanning diverse industries, class years, and locations.
Mentor for Men’s Basketball Team
Academics: Psychology major
Student Activity: Men’s Basketball
Employment: Non-Commercial Sales Director (Retired), General Mills
Classroom Speaker
Academics: Biology major and German studies minor
Student Activities: Fencing, Alpha Delta Pi, Choir, Wind Symphony, Creek Connections
Employment: Assistant Professor of Epidemiology, Uniformed Services University
Blue & Gold Weekend Volunteer and Internship Connection
Academics: Environmental science and geology double major
Student Activities: Softball, Volleyball, Intramural Sports, WARC
Employment: Assistant State Geologist, Geologic Resources Division, Pennsylvania Geological Survey
Internship Connection
Academics: Economics major and Black studies and communication arts minors
Student Activities: Football
Employment: Football Business Strategy & Innovation, National Football League
Public Humanities Program Volunteer
Academics: History major and economics minor
Student Activities: College Chorus
Employment: Executive Director, The Frick Pittsburgh Museums and Gardens
Computer and Information Science Department Volunteer
Academics: Computer science major and German minor
Student Activities: Allegheny Assn Computing Machinery, Delta Tau Delta, Wind Symphony, College Chorus, Jazz Ensemble
Employment: Vice President, Information Technology, Belden, Inc.
Dr. Katie Ketcham Warren ’03
Pre-Health Volunteer
Academics: Neuroscience major and Spanish minor
Student Activities: Orchesis, Tour Guide
Employment: Neurologist, Meadville Medical Center
Career Fair Representative and Mentor
Academics: Psychology major and religious studies minor
Student Activities: Women’s Basketball, Global Learning Seminar in South Africa
Employment: HR Strategy and Programs Manager, Erie Insurance
Blue & Gold Weekend Volunteer and Classroom Speaker
Academics: Physics major and history minor
Student Activities: Track, Cross Country
Employment: Manufacturing and Project Engineer, Optical Filters
Stronger Together: Our Networks and Chapters
Beyond individual connections, the Gator2Gator Alumni Network is anchored by dedicated leadership councils, academic advisory boards, and regional networks around the country. Learn more about these alumni communities that ensure you have a strong support system wherever your journey leads.
Board of VisitorsSupporting the Bruce R Thompson Center for Business and Economics
Technical Advisory BoardSupporting the Computer & Information Science Department
Alumni CouncilGoverning body of the College’s alumni association
Regional ChaptersBuilding inclusive alumni communities nationwide
Get Involved: Ways Alumni Can Give Back
Offer Internships & Career Opportunities
Bring Allegheny talent to your workplace. Reach out directly to Lucia Conti ’00, Director of Employer & Corporate Relations, to discuss posting internships, entry-level jobs, or experiential learning opportunities at your business or organization.
Volunteer for Programs & Events
We’re always looking to grow our network of alumni volunteers for career fairs, networking events, classroom visits, virtual panels, mentorship, and more. While specific roles depend on upcoming programming and student interests, completing our volunteer interest form ensures you’ll be our first stop as relevant opportunities arise.
Podcast: Gators on Purpose
At Allegheny, being a Gator on Purpose means shaping your own extraordinary path — where unusual major and minor combinations lead to meaningful careers and lives grounded in purpose.
Are you an Allegheny alum interested in participating in this podcast? If so, Professor Lewis would love to learn more! Complete the questionnaire to give us an idea of your story.
Featured News
Allegheny College Trustee Dusty Elias Kirk ’75 Named Distinguished Daughter of Pennsylvania
Dusty Elias Kirk ’75, Esq., partner at the law firm Reed Smith LLP and long-standing civic leader, was named a Distinguished Daughter of Pennsylvania on Wednesday, Oct. 7.
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