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She’s a Chatham Alum, a Professor, and President of the PA OT Association
Chrissy Daeschner, PPOTD ’22, found a passion for geriatric occupational therapy after working in home healthcare. “It truly is a space where you see a person really at their most vulnerable.”
Alum Electra Janis Ushers in a New Generation of Leadership in Washington County
Electra Janis ’17, MAP ’19, once considered running for office “crazy talk.” She was sworn in as a Washington County commissioner in January.
Alumni Profile: Kelly Cruz, MABS ’23
Kelly Cruz already had a career, but when the COVID-19 pandemic happened, she knew she needed to make a change.
Steering the Commonwealth Through Crisis— Keara McKenna Klinepeter ’11
After advising Pennsylvania’s secretary of health throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Chatham alum Keara Klinepeter ’11 ascended to the agency’s top spot on the eve of the Omicron surge.
Three Ways Chatham Can Prepare You for Medical School
Getting into medical school can be tough. Chatham’s pre-med advisors are here to help with every step.
Chatham Alums Help Spread PT Knowledge to Therapists in Kenya
A trip to Nairobi led to an inspiring educational exchange for a small group of Chatham University faculty and alumni.
Alumni Profile: Christine Stroud, MFACW ’13
Learning the business of publishing at Chatham was “the beginning of my career, basically,” Christine Stroud said.
Alumni Profile: Sarah Huth, MFAID ’19
The Chatham University alumna has made a name for herself as a graphic designer whose work is often immersive and playful.