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Community Engagement and Leadership Success Stories

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Bradley Potts '27
"Pursue something you are passionate about. Your education becomes much more meaningful when you can connect what you learn in the classroom to something you genuinely care about."
Pictured is Bradley Potts, a public administration major from Point Park University.
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Esrom Williams Jr. '27
A doctoral path for Williams Jr. allows him to pursue his leadership goals, fine-tuning his skills in listening to his community and connecting them with resources to thrive.
Pictured is Esrom Williams Jr., a doctoral candidate at Point Park University.
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Rev. LaWana Butler '19
Lending a helping hand to those looking to change their life, the work that LaWana Butler, Ph.D., does each day is made possible through her experiences at Point Park University.
Pictured is LaWana Butler, a doctoral graduate from Point Park University.
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Bonner Leaders Program Connects Students with Nonprofits
“As someone who wants to go into urban planning, I wanted to be in the city. Now, I can’t imagine being at another school because I’m so ingrained in Downtown Pittsburgh.” Zane Atkins '27, Bonner Leader
Pictured is Zane Atkins
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John M. Storey Jr. '20
"Point Park University is education-driven, student-committed and focused on real-world experience. In addition to providing a top-notch education, it is my experience that Point Park's faculty are dedicated to the continued development of great people."
Pictured is John M. Storey Jr. Submitted photo.
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Vickye Ford '23
"I recommend Point Park's community engagement program to anyone who wants to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to working in and improving communities."
Pictured is Vickye Ford. Submitted photo.
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Frank Phillips '19
"Point Park provided the path I needed to be successful in my career. All I had to do was follow that path, even during the trying times of being a college student. This path provided the resources, tools and guidance from professors to ensure I left Point Park a better student. I believe I will always be a student, and I will never stop learning."
Pictured is Frank Phillips. Submitted photo.
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Benjamin Shopland '22
"I wanted to make sure I learned and developed leadership skills to complement my clinical experience. Point Park’s program has been a perfect fit because my current role is managing a staff of paramedics within a large health care system."
Pictured is Benjamin Shopland. Submitted photo.
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Gregory Porter '13 '20
"Point Park's urban campus setting is beautiful and full of opportunity. The classes are affordable and a great value. The online learning platforms are easy to use and follow. The professors are dedicated to seeing you succeed."
Pictured is Gregory Porter. Photo by Nicole Chynoweth
Alumni Q&A: Deborah Skillings-Phillips, Ph.D., and Karen Smoot, Ed.D.
Monday, October 4, 2021 Sisters Deborah Skillings-Phillips and Karen Smoot leaned on each other for support as they successfully defended their doctoral dissertations in September, earning a Ph.D. in Community Engagement and Ed.D. in Leadership and Administration, respectively.
Pictured from left are Deborah Skillings-Phillips, Ph.D., Mitchel Nickols, Ph.D., and Karen Smooth, Ed.D.
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Maria Montaro '20
Ph.D. in community engagement alumna named a 30 Under 30 honoree by the Pittsburgh Business Times.
Pictured is Maria Montaro. Submitted photo.
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Shannon Gregg '14, '20
Shannon J. Gregg, Ph.D. in community engagement student, MBA grad and a part-time instructor, was recognized as a top influential woman in technology.
Pictured is Shannon Gregg. Submitted photo.
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Brittany McDonald, Ph.D., '16 '19
Brittany McDonald, an MBA and Ph.D. in community engagement alumna of Point Park University, was named executive director of Uptown Partners of Pittsburgh.
Pictured is MBA and Ph.D. in community engagement alumna Brittany McDonald, Ph.D. Photo submitted by McDonald.
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Michael Harding '14 '20
Meet Michael Harding, MBA alumnus and Ph.D. in community engagement student who was recently promoted to director of business engagement at Carnegie Mellon University.
Pictured is MBA alumnus and Ph.D. student Michael Harding. Photo submitted by Harding.
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