Bryn Mawr College

Hedya Aryani '04
Associate, Pepper Hamilton, LLP
Philadelphia, PA

"I give back to Bryn Mawr because I haven't stopped taking from it -- I know my Bryn Mawr education has gotten me this far, and what better way to thank the institution that invested in me by contributing a portion of my success to its future students."

Millie Bond '05

Madison, WI

Peilin Chen '05
Diamond & Associates, Real Estate Development Consulting Firm in Philadelphia, PA.  Graduated from Penn with a Masters in City Planning in 2006
Philadelphia, PA

"I view my annual gift as an investment on my future. By giving a small amount every year, I impact the way other people view the college.  It's likely I will draw on this investment over the course of my life, probably every time I apply for a job. I believe that Bryn Mawr will retain its stellar reputation in part because of my annual donation, and the work and accomplishments of thousands of alums and this in turn, will increase my chances of job success. I give back because that is a really good return on my investment."

Amanda Chudnow '03
Courseware Manager and Educational Technology Librarian at University of Pennsylvania, M.S. in Library and Information Science '07 from Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

"Giving to Bryn Mawr is like investing in myself; the continued success and reputation of the College increases the value of my degree and enriches the supportive community of alumnae."

Kathryn Corbin '08
Washington, DC

Lauren Connolly '04
Adjunct Admissions Reader, Columbia University, New York, NY

" I was raised in an environment that valued giving back. Once I began college I decided to give to organizations based on direct impact on my life or projects that are close to my heart. To this day nothing has impacted me more or is closer to my heart than Bryn Mawr. I want to ensure that current and future students benefit from the best Bryn Mawr experience possible. I may not be able to give to the capacity of my heart but I know every gift makes a difference. "

Sarah Frayne '05
Avalere Health, LLC: an advisory company focused on healthcare business strategy and public policy
Washington, DC

"When I think about what I would like Bryn Mawr to be for me in my post-college years, I think of a strong academic institution that will always be a portal through which I can connect to the world of academia and scholarship, a beautiful campus that inspires reflection and creativity, and an ever growing community of independent and passionate women of which I am proud to be a member. There is no one else who has more responsibility than me, or you, to sustain this reality."

Georgia Griffin '05
Medical Student, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC

"I give to the annual fund in large part because I want to ensure that current and future students can enjoy an academic experience that was as rewarding as my own. I also give because my participation says loud and clear that I value the education I received at Bryn Mawr, and that improves the college's reputation. For young alumnae like me, who are applying for graduate schools or new jobs, the reputation of the college plays a significant role in our ability to acheive our goals."

Marissa Litman '05
Graduate Student at Fels Institute of Government at UPenn
Philadelphia, PA,

"I did a lot of growing up during my time at BMC. So much of this development was done in the company of amazing students, faculty, and staff of the College. For this I am incredibly grateful and my small monetary commitments are a little thank you to them all. I think it is important for myself and my fellow recent graduates to understand the very real connection between our participation with the College and the long term benefits of the Bryn Mawr community."

Paula Luxenberg '02
Operations Manager at Divine Chocolate
Washington DC

"I've been giving to Bryn Mawr every year since I graduated, first from my lowly non-profit salary and then while taking out massive student loans to attend graduate school. Some years I could only afford to give $10, but I always gave. Why? Because many college rankings (i.e. US News & World Report) give significant weight to the percentage of alumni that donate - not how much they donate, but whether they do. It seems silly to let Bryn Mawr's reputation slip over something as simple as that."

Olivia Meier '08
Marketing Assistant, Morgan Stanley Barney
Miami, FL

"I give back to Bryn Mawr because I want current and future students to be able to have an even more incredible experience than my own. Having worked for the Annual Fund as a student, I know how much each gift, however large or small, can help to make that a reality."

Cara Petonic '07
Equity Research Associate at Janney Montgomery Scott LLC
Philadelphia, PA

"I support the College by giving to the Annual Fund as a way to thank Bryn Mawr for the opportunities it has given me, and to help other young women accomplish their goals through helping to continue the availability of these opportunities."

Jackie Piltch '05
Student, Northwestern University School of Law
Chicago, IL

"Bryn Mawr was the first place where I found independent thought to be valued and encouraged. I give so that other young women can have the same opportunity to join the supportive and diverse Bryn Mawr community."

Meera Ratnesar '01

New York, NY

Erica Seaborne '09
Development Coordinator, Medical Students for Choice, Philadelphia, PA

"I give to the Annual Fund because it is a way to acknowledge all that Bryn Mawr has given to me. My four years at the College were filled with amazing opportunities, and through giving to the Annual Fund I can help ensure that future generations of bright women will benefit from the same opportunities."

Bayh Sullivan '06
Client Services & Project Manager, JK Generation
Brooklyn, NY

"I believe that by making a gift each year to the Bryn Mawr Annual Fund, I get to be a part of ensuring the day-to-day quality of the Bryn Mawr experience. I know my gift, even though it's modest, funds everything from financial aid to the electric bill, and I know that the Bryn Mawr women who came before me supported me in these same ways while I was a student."

Alyson Walkenstein '06
Blue Bell, PA

Kate Whitcomb '05
Graduate Student in Classics Program at Rutgers University
Philadelphia, PA

"I support the College through the Annual Fund because without alumnae giving I never would have had the chance to attend Bryn Mawr.  Most of my tuition was covered by Financial Aid grants which were made possible through alumnae giving. I want to help give another student the same opportunity."