These alumni are strengthening their ties to the Lehigh network by being active in Affinity and Alliance programs that support their backgrounds, interests, and career paths.
Affinity and Alliance Programs
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Nikki Schneider Millman ’08
Accounting grad Nikki Millman ’08 opted not to pursue life as an accountant and found success working in the world of startups.
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Ralph Thomas
Lehigh helped Ralph Thomas ’76 ’77G ’16P blazed a trail in his career as a distinguished CPA and CEO of the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants.
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Deidre Martin ’06
An open mind has allowed Deidre Martin to find success in law, real estate, and as an active alumna.
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Zoe Beinhorn ’15
Zoe Beinhorn ’15 thrives in a career that leverages her passion for sustainability and problem solving that was forged at Lehigh.
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Nishika Vidanage-Lulejian ’07, ’09G
Nishika Vidanage-Lulejian talks about Lehigh's influence on her career and the positive experiences she has had to stay connected post-graduation.
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Brad Levin ’94
LASA member Brad Levin discusses the connections he made at Lehigh as well as his career changes and coming back to the industry after 15 years.
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Alex Bloom ’15
Lehigh Lawyers Association member Alex Bloom credits his success both in the professional world and his personal life to the opportunities and people he encountered at Lehigh.
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Jigar Patel ’17
LAAN member, Jigar Patel ’17, discusses his experiences with opportunities in leadership.
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Samantha Smith ’18 ’19G
LASA and Lehigh continue to help Samantha Smith grow in her career and passion for environmental initiatives.
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Nancy Liu ’83
LAAN member Nancy Liu’s Lehigh experience had “a foundational influence” on her life, and continues in her involvement today.
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Danielle Taitt ’16
BALANCE member, Danielle Taitt, learned to stand up for herself at Lehigh and has taken that lesson into her career.
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Anna Katz ’19 ’22G
Lehigh Healthcare Alliance member Anna Katz has used her personal and professional Lehigh connections to make her career goals happen.