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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.
Alumni Profile: Laura J. Roberts, MFACW ’16
Laura Roberts’ MFA helped launch her career of candid and humorous writing about life in West Virginia.
At Home in the Arctic with Chelsea Kovalcsik ’16
Chelsea Kovalcsik ’16, Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, reflects on her burgeoning environmental awareness and career
Miracle Moments with Brian Muni, OTD ’22
Earning his Doctorate in Occupational Therapy helped Brian Muni, OTD ’22 translate his love of music into a rewarding career helping children
Playing in Intersections with Cory Van Horn, MAFS ’12
Cory Van Horn, Master of Food Studies ’12, on how his time at Chatham prepared him for the delicious challenges of his position as Chief Strategy Officer for Visit Montgomery, Maryland.