The Pathmaker Project
For decades, Bucknell alumnae have forged paths of leadership and influence across the globe. They have built companies, shaped industry, strengthened communities, and helped chart the future in ways both visible and lasting.
Yet women’s leadership and philanthropy has remained under the radar at Bucknell. For today's students — especially young women — the presence of women’s names, narratives and lived experiences is profoundly meaningful.
To build this presence, Bucknell is launching the Pathmaker Project to engage Bucknell women to create lasting impact on our university community. Success will be achieved through women-led fundraising, volunteer opportunities, networks, alumni collaboration and philanthropy in support of Bucknell’s mission.
Philanthropic Opportunities
The Pathmaker Project advances Bucknell's strategic goals by harnessing the power of women's leadership and philanthropy. By building community through engagement activities, programs and annual giving goals, the project serves as a catalyst to the launch and acceleration of efforts that support strategic priorities that directly impact students.Through this project, Bucknell women mobilize to make a collective impact, leveraging their expertise and experiences, sharing their stories and illuminating what is possible for future generations.
Competitive awards strengthen Bucknell’s recruitment of top students while funding study abroad, research and internships that enrich the experiences of those already enrolled.
Scholarship
Pathmaker donors enhance the student experience by funding leadership development, civil discourse training and tech-focused professional skills that prepare Bucknell students to lead.
Student Experience
The Beacon Society recognizes high-achieving sophomores through an enriched residential experience with exclusive professional development, events and applied learning opportunities.
The Beacon Society
The Chella Scott Circle
In recognition of campaign commitments of $1 million or more, women will be welcomed in the Chella Scott Circle, named for Bucknell’s first female graduate.
Get Involved
Nominate a Speaker
Countless extraordinary Bucknell woman have plenty of insight to share. If you know an alumna whose ideas and accomplishments could help elevate others, nominate them to speak in Pathmaker Leadership Webinar
Offer a Mock Interview
<p>The Center for Career Advancement seeking alumni and parent volunteers to conduct virtual mock interviews, providing invaluable practice and guidance as students prepare for real-world interviews.</p>
Support the Pathmaker Project
Womens' philanthropy drives the progress of the Pathmaker Project. When you make a gift, you join a powerful collective of changemakers who are support Bucknell's most important priorities.
Pathmaker Leadership
Co-Chairs:
Harriet Edelman ’77, P’14, Former Trustee
Laurie Schmidt ’99, Board of Trustees
Members:
Ana Arsov P’28, Freeman CoM, Dean’s Advisory Board
Annie Drapeau ’88, Chair, Board of Trustees
Kristin Ehrgood ’92
Gay Huey Evans ’76, Former Trustee
Scott Perricelli ’94, P’25, Board of Trustees and Chair, Advancement Committee
Sue Gegnas Perricelli ’94, P’25, Parents Board
Garry Thaniel ’04, Board of Trustees
Wendy Trevisani ’92, P’26, Campaign Committee and Parents Board
Kimberly Wetty ’93, Former Member, Alumni Association
To learn how to have an even greater impact, contact:
Abby Gulden-Luthi ’05, Associate Director, Strategic Philanthropy Programs
Michelle Robertson, Director of Principal Gifts