Life After Pitzer
Our alumni have used the skills they learned at Pitzer to break boundaries and make change all over the world. See where a Pitzer College liberal arts education can take you.
“I have nothing against someone wanting to learn a specific skillset in college, but I’ve found in my life that all the technical stuff is much easier to learn than the bigger issues. That requires a bigger exposure to all of human experience, the kind of thing I learned at Pitzer.”
John Landgraf '84
Head of FX Network
Anthropology major
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Recent Alumni NewsPitzer has helped countless graduates find their place in the world. We've been a top Fulbright producer for 16 years, and are the 2025 Princeton Review's number one school for making an impact. Joining the Pitzer community means we can help you make your mark, too.
A Community of Global Changemakers
Maia Stern ’07 went from making films as a media studies major to filming the world’s top artists as the lead producer for NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts.
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James Kang ’10 works as director of international scouting for the New York Mets — and he started his baseball career hitting home runs for the Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens.
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Kenneth Butler ’22 started his organizational studies coursework while incarcerated through Pitzer’s Inside-Out Program. After graduating, he traveled to Uganda on a Fulbright to study how that country’s prison system has worked to reintegrate the formerly incarcerated into their communities.
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Pitzer Voices
Dixinyao “Moonlight” Zhu ’17 credits her Pitzer education with helping her find the confidence to find and pursue her path — in academics and in life
“The confidence that I got from Pitzer College throughout my four years here will definitely go along with me in my future, not only in working but also living. My attitude toward life is the best gift that I got from Pitzer.”
Dixinyao “Moonlight” Zhu ’17
2025 Young Alumni Achievement Award Recipient
International Relations major
Full-Time Employment Outcomes
22%
Finance, Real Estate, Consulting
21%
Technology, Sustainability
13%
Health, Medicine, Research, Biotech
13%
Education
12%
Government, Law, Public Policy
8%
Entertainment, Arts, Marketing
11%
Other
First Career Destinations
Data for Full-Time Employment Outcomes and First Career Destinations is derived from the Pitzer Career Center's 2025 impact report and represents employment outcomes six months after graduation. This data is based on a 74.4% knowledge rate, which exceeds national standards.
The Other category represents students in part-time employment, internships, anticipated graduate school, seeking, and service/volunteer programs.
Breaking Barriers Across Careers
Preserving an Ecological Jewel
While at Pitzer, Sammy Basa ’25 surveyed the damage that a changing climate has caused to the coral reefs that surround his family's home island of Sibuyan, in the Philippines. He has now won a Fulbright fellowship to explore how educational access and sustainable behaviors might help preserve the island's diverse ecosystem.
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Elaine discovered life-changing truths about herself at Pitzer and went on to practice her commitment to community mobilization for disease prevention.
From Pitzer to the Peace Corps
Inspired by a course she took at Pitzer, Elaine Waldman ’90 enlisted in the Peace Corps, where her work in West Africa started her career in public health.
Becoming a Giant Panda Specialist
Jana Biedenweg ’20 used her organismal biology major to start working in wildlife care at the San Diego Zoo. Now she’s the caretaker for the first giant pandas to come to the U.S. in more than 20 years.
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Joel discusses how his Pitzer experience shaped his creative voice, the realities of working in Hollywood, and what inspires him as a storyteller.
The Intersection of Liberal Arts and the Entertainment Industry
Joel Fields ’85 forged a path from Pitzer College to a successful career in television.
Student & Alumni Resources
Career Services
Whether you're a current student or an alum, our Career Services office will help you find your postgraduate path through career advising, workshops, and funding for unpaid internships and summer research opportunities.
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Alumni Engagement
Pitzer's Office of Alumni Engagement provides opportunities for graduates to foster connections and be supported by a network of 14,000+ alumni.
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Alumni Benefits
As a Pitzer alum, you have access to a range of exclusive benefits, from financial wellness resources to free access to the Gold Student Center and the Claremont Colleges Library.
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Life After Pitzer: Alumni Panel
Future Sagehens: You’re about to join a community that opens doors to incredible opportunities—and we’d love to show you what that looks like! Join us for an exclusive online event.
Admitted Student Day
Admitted students: Join us on campus to get a closer look at living, learning, and preparing for your future at Pitzer.
Admitted Student Day
Admitted students: Join us on campus to get a closer look at living, learning, and preparing for your future at Pitzer.