b'Connecting, Supporting, and Giving Back to the CommunityHeights AlumniHeights alumni span from recent graduates to seasoned professionals, offering a valuable network of supportand opportunities for current students. They contribute as volunteers, mentors, Board members, and even staff.As former participants, they exemplify the success Heights students can achieve. The following alumni bring invaluable experience and knowledge, and continue to give back to the Heights community.Katrina (Kat) High Board Member and Alum Co-Founder, Artemis FactorGermantown Friends School, Class of 1997Wesleyan University, B.A. Chemistry/Biochemistry, Class of 2001 Lehigh University, M.S. Chemistry, Class of 2009 Villanova University, MBA, Class of 2016 Heights has been a transformative part of my lifes journey, profoundly shapingthe woman I am today. Its influence on me will extend to future generations as I workto break generational patterns within my family.Kali Avans, Ed.D. Heights Alumni Engagement Leadership Team Dean of Students, School Lane Charter School University City High School, Class of 2007 Dickinson College, B.A. in Womens and Gender Studies, Class of 2011 Cabrini University, Master of Education, Class of 2016 Cabrini University, Doctor of Education, Class of 2021 I look at where I was as a high school student and where I am now as a working professional.Everything that I did in Heights prepared me to be the person I am today. Giving back to Heightsin my volunteerism capacity is a living testament to what this organization means to me. Jennifer Somerville Director of Development, North10, PhiladelphiaFranklin Learning Center, Class of 2012 Bryn Mawr College, B.S. in Biology, Class of 2017 Volunteering with Heights has reminded me how ambitious of a student I once was!Heights has very bright and kind students, reminding me of how many good mentorsI had along the way in my educational and career journey. Jackie Bailey-Ross Moriniere Board Member and Alum Senior Associate Director of Employer Relations, University of Pennsylvania Episcopal Academy, Class of 2008Swarthmore College, B.A. in Russian Studies, Class of 2012 Drexel University, M.S. in Higher Education Administration, Class of 2016PennVet, M.S. in Animal Science and Behavior, Expected Graduation 2026 My experience with Heights has been and continues to be transformative. The organization has been an anchor throughout much of my life, and Im incredibly proud to see Heights12Alumni and Volunteers expand its services for greater impact. '