Alumni Stories
Bucknellians are all over the world, pursuing their passions and creating change in countless different ways, but they can all trace their steps back here. Learn about the trails they've blazed and how Bucknell has helped them throughout their journey.
![Chrissy Haney Scheimreif ’16 wears a white shirt and jeans and stands in her home office/studio while smiling.](/sites/default/files/styles/2_1_l/public/libris/C00001GOQFVeT0YE/G0000Szz5oTniLSw/24chrissyhaneyscheimreif018.jpg?h=56d0ca2e)
Alumni Story
Chrissy Haney Scheimreif '16, Political Science and Sociology
Chrissy Haney Scheimreif '16, owner of an interior design firm in Lewisburg, found career fulfillment by following her passions and confidently embracing new opportunities.
![Jaylen Amaker wears a navy blue pinstripe suit with a white shirt and gray tie and glasses and smiles.](/sites/default/files/styles/2_1_l/public/2024-03/jaylen_amaker_headshot_1.jpg?h=386649b0)
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Jaylen Amaker '15, Political Science and Economics
Jaylen Amaker '15 broadens his horizons by always seeking to learn from those around him.
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Bonnie Limmer '02, Classics and English — Literary Studies
Bonnie Limmer '02 works to identify and share information about cyber threats and vulnerabilities so organizations can safeguard themselves.
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Kellen Haile '18, Mechanical Engineering
Kellen Haile '18 builds smarter robots and stronger communities.
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Mike Molinet '07, Mechanical Engineering
As the 2023 Walling Lecturer for the Freeman College of Management, Mike Molinet '07 offered advice on playing the long game.
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Lindsay Garfinkel '19, Markets, Innovation & Design
Lindsay Garfinkel '19 credits her MIDE major and the holistic Bucknell experience for helping her find professional success.
![Portrait of Anushka Mehrotra ’16](/sites/default/files/styles/2_1_l/public/2023-02/anushka01.jpg?h=2fed7faf)
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Anushka Mehrotra '16, English – Creative Writing
Anushka Mehrotra '16 wrote the script for an award-winning dramatic web series that depicts one of the most significant events in Mumbai's recent history.
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Matt Kandler '10, Mechanical Engineering
Like most entrepreneurs, Matt Kandler '10 didn't succeed on his first try — and his failure led to his success.
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Oompa Williams '14, English and Education
With a thriving presence in the Boston music scene, Oompa Williams '14 has used her art to become unbothered.
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Kelsey Herrmann '09, Mechanical Engineering
Kelsey Herrmann '09 is using the problem-solving skills she honed in Bucknell’s College of Engineering to orchestrate a critical mission for NASA's Artemis program — which launched a rocket to the moon in November 2022.
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Brian Pei ’13, Math and Economics
At Spotify, Brian Pei ’13 melds his affinity for data with his love of music.
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Suzanne Méjean Pinney '03, Art History
Suzanne Méjean Pinney '03 transformed her love of storytelling into two LA Emmys.
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Kendy Alvarez ’06, English
Following years of community engagement and leadership, Kendy Alvarez '06 became mayor of Lewisburg, Pa., in 2021.
![Portrait of Margaret Graham '09](/sites/default/files/styles/2_1_l/public/libris/C00001GOQFVeT0YE/G0000oPeEvSrPaqU/margaretgraham001.jpg?h=c0580b17)
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Margaret Graham ’09, Art History and Creative Writing
A series of art courses at Bucknell opened up a whole new world for Margaret Graham ’09. Now, the creative writing and art history double-major organizes artist interview workshops, public talks, educational programming and more — all to foster critical discussions in modern art conservation.
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Angelica Crisi ’01, Sociology
Angelica Crisi '01 uses the lessons she learned in Bucknell sociology courses and the corner office to help businesses enhance diversity, equity and inclusion.
![Portrait of Brian Stolarz '95](/sites/default/files/styles/2_1_l/public/2020-12/brianstolarz01.jpg?h=9bd16e1c)
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Brian Stolarz ’95, Political Science and English
Brian Stolarz '95's decade-long journey to exonerate a death-row inmate is one of the remarkable true stories featured in a Netflix docuseries on criminal justice.
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Rachel Gibson ’15, Accounting & Financial Management
Rachel Gibson '15's experience in Bucknell's Student Managed Investment Fund course led her to become the first female CEO of Darden Capital Management at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business.
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Michael Tonge ’12, Sociology
Michael Tonge '12 champions Black art and creativity as the founder of The Culture LP.
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Audra Wilson ’94, International Relations and Spanish
Audra Wilson '94, who majored in international relations and Spanish, is president and CEO of the Shriver Center on Poverty Law.
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Leanne Archer ’16, Markets, Innovation & Design
When Leanne Archer '16 began a new job managing the launch of Dove’s moisturizing hand sanitizer mid-pandemic, she tapped into skills honed at Bucknell to keep the brand soaring.