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.
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.
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.
Gissell Botero Rodriguez ’19, Neuroscience
With tenacious research skills, natural curiosity and tireless compassion, Gissell Botero Rodriguez '19 helps develop the best treatment plan for cancer patients with the most complicated cases.
Laura Cook ’10, M’11, Chemical Engineering
Laura Cook ’11 has her foot on the accelerator to help glass manufacturer Corning meet a global demand for more than 1 billion vaccine vials.
Estie Pyper ’16, Theatre and Literary Studies
Estie Pyper '16 parlayed her writing and live theatre experience at Bucknell into a job as an associate producer for MSNBC's Morning Joe.
Brianna Clarke-Schwelm ’11, Religious Studies
A study abroad experience during her junior year inspired Brianna Clarke-Schwelm's work to advance public health, global development and women's empowerment.
Passion Artis ’14, Accounting
At Netflix, accounting major Passion Artis ’14 lives by the numbers.
Christina Sfedu ’12, Electrical Engineering
Christina Sfedu ’12 helps aerospace companies navigate new frontiers.
Rachel Sherbill ’09, Theatre and Economics
One of the hundreds of creative humans behind Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, Rachel Sherbill '09 sharpened her design and leadership skills at Bucknell.
Erin Bellissimo ’93, Management
Following a successful career in the investing industry, Erin Bellissimo '93 is working to increase female representation in finance by drawing on her Bucknell experience.
Jennifer Bower Dawson ’03, Mechanical Engineering
As her company deploys some of the first completely driverless vehicles to traverse American roadways, Jennifer Bower Dawson '03 is watching out for the public's safety.