A LinkedIn connection request pops up on your phone.
With increased technological advances, these notifications are ever-present. In an instant, we can video chat, call, text, and email from anywhere around the world.
Today, leveraging the Gettysburg Network can make all the difference, helping you land your next professional opportunity, from a job to graduate school.
“The Gettysburg Network is a vital resource,” said Pete Menzies ’11. “It nurtures a spirit of mentorship and innovation. Ultimately, it’s the sense of belonging and shared purpose cultivated at Gettysburg that enables alumni to make meaningful contributions to their industries and one another.”
These consequential connections are a testament to the power of the Gettysburg Network—32,000-plus alumni strong.
Alessia Buoso ’26, International and global studies and public policy double major, French and Italian studies double minor and Rachel Rutter, Africana studies, English, Spanish triple major
Rachel Rutter ’11 and Alessia Buoso ’26
“The Gettysburg Network is so important, having those connections and the trust established. To be able to trust a student that you met a month ago to do actual legal casework was so impactful.” – Alessia Buoso ’26
“Mentorship is something I really like to do because there were a lot of people who did that for me when I was at Gettysburg. When people need support or ask me for advice, I know that was valuable to me at that time in my life.” – Rachel Rutter ’11
Alessia Buoso ’26, who’s interested in immigration law, contacted Rachel Rutter ’11 about interning with Rutter’s nonprofit, Project Libertad, which empowers immigrant youth by providing legal and social services. Last summer, Buoso interned for Rutter, assisting with summer camps and cases, in addition to preparing affidavits and immigration forms. Buoso still volunteers for Rutter while gaining insights into immigration law and career development.
Tori Hickerson ’79 and Yashima Adhikari ’26
Tori Hickerson ’79, Mathemathical economics double major
“My connection with Yashima has been a very worthwhile endeavor for both of us. It was just fun and really rewarding to talk to somebody who is going to Gettysburg and shares as much love of the school as I have.” – Tori Hickerson ’79
Yashima Adhikari ’26, Mathematical economics major, data science minor
“My mentorship experience with Tori Hickerson ’79 has been incredibly insightful. It’s been transformative, and I feel fortunate to have such a strong connection with an alum who is so invested in helping me succeed.” – Yashima Adhikari ’26
Tori Beach Hickerson ’79 and Yashima Adhikari ’26 immediately bonded over their shared interest in finance. Hickerson had recently retired as a senior technology lead at Bank of America. In regular phone calls, Hickerson advises Adhikari on navigating the professional world, thinking strategically about her career goals, and approaching networking confidently, all of which Adhikari considers instrumental to her development.
Albertus Rowan ’12 Philosophy major and Pete Menzies ’11, Environmental studies major, French minor
Pete Menzies ’11 and Albertus Rowan ’12
“This Gettysburg connection has meant so much to me. It’s very hard to find someone who graduated around the same time as you and not have a connection somewhere or have some way to have a conversation.” – ALBERTUS ROWAN ’12
“Gettysburg College plays a crucial role in cultivating enduring relationships among its alumni. The shared experiences we gained create a powerful bond that transcends disciplines and graduation years.” – PETE MENZIES ’11
Albertus Rowan ’12 shifted careers during the COVID-19 pandemic and got a master’s in supply chain management. He later connected on LinkedIn with The Terminal Corporation President Pete Menzies ’11, who invited Rowan to tour his company. That tour led to an internship, during which Menzies shared insights about supply chain and port operations, and by the end of the internship, Rowan joined full-time.
From left to right: Kevin Kennedy '11, Rassoul Abakar Hachym '25, Jack Kern '09, Akim Joseph '25, and RJ Bennett '28
Kevin Kennedy ’11 and Rassoul Abakar Hachym ’25
“It all came together through Men’s Basketball Coach B.J. Dunne’s alumni mentorship program, Rassoul personally being confident enough to reach out, and the fact that Gettysburg has helped me personally.” – KEVIN KENNEDY ’11
“The connection was meant to happen, honestly. It all started with someone who was trying to give back to people who gave him something.” – RASSOUL ABAKAR HACHYM ’25
Kevin Kennedy ’11 met Rassoul Abakar Hachym ’25 through the Gettysburg Men’s Basketball Alumni Board Association. Hachym’s interest in urban planning intrigued Kennedy, a partner at supply chain consulting company RC Kennedy Consulting. After connecting an urban planner with Hachym, Hachym attended a National Town Builders Association conference, won the association’s scholarship, and interned with Seabrook Land Company in Washington.
Norhan Gomaa ’21, Health sciences major and Health sciences major ’14, Health sciences major, French minor
Dave Gilmore ’14 and Norhan Gomaa ’21
“When Dave returned to Gettysburg College to speak about the role of physician assistants, I knew that was the right career path for me. Since then, Dave has helped me through the application process, specifically editing my personal statement.” – NORHAN GOMAA ’21
“If I can help someone else, maybe voice some of the mistakes I made or have an easier time going through the interview process, that’s worthwhile. To have it be a Gettysburg connection on both ends is really cool.” – DAVE GILMORE ’14
Dave Gilmore ’14, a physician assistant (PA) at St. Luke’s Psychiatric Associates in Pennsylvania, met Norhan Gomaa ’21 when he came to Gettysburg to speak to the pre-health professions club. Gilmore later guided Gomaa through the PA school application process at Monmouth University. During her clinical rotations last year, Gomaa shadowed Gilmore at St. Luke’s, bringing their connection full circle.
Kelsey Markiewicz ’14 and Emma Hill ’19
Kelsey Markiewicz ’14, Sociology major
“I encourage people to offer themselves as a resource for career navigation. It can just take a 15-minute phone call to positively change the trajectory of someone’s life.” – Kelsey Markiewicz ’14
Emma Hill ’19, Sociology major
“Without Kelsey, our connection to Gettysburg, and the values that Gettysburg College has instilled in us about teamwork, kindness, and helping the next in line, I would not be at NBCU and would not be the person I am today.” – Emma Hill ’19
When fellow lacrosse player Emma Hill ’19 approached Kelsey Markiewicz ’14 for an informational interview about her role at NBCUniversal, Markiewicz—whose path to NBC started with an externship with Nick Johnson ’90 —helped her prepare for interviews. Hill landed a job at NBCUniversal after graduation, and the two have remained connected ever since.
