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Alumni

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"Some people join a sorority. I joined TRIO"--Tia Blassingale.

 

After serving Pitt TRIO SSS students for 54 years, the program is proud to celebrate more than 4,000 alumni from around the globe representing a vast array of careers, from medicine, research, and engineering to film, communications, business, and beyond.

Alumni Features

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Sydney Repasky (JD '26) 
Marisa Williams headshot.
Marisa Williams (BA '05)

Sydney graduated from Pitt in 2023 with a BA in Political Science and Anthropology. She is the Associate Editor of the Journal of Law and Commerce, a Teaching Assistant for Legal Writing, in Pitt Law First Class, and the Pitt Law Women’s Association. In her free time, Sydney enjoys paddleboarding, reading fiction and Japanese folklore, and baking.

Marisa graduated from Pitt in 2005 with a BA in Communication. She is currently the Chief Executive Officer at Girl Scouts River Valleys – a local branch in Minnesota that actively works as an anti-racist organization to uplift and empower every girl to know their worth and become leaders. She is described by her peers as “forward-thinking, creative, strategic, and a results-driven leaders.”

Alumni Events & Involvement Spring 2026 Virtual Alumni Event

SSS alumni will connect with current SSS Scholars in this hour-long virtual experience to share advice, resources, and demonstrate the power of the TRIO community. Pictures if available! SSS Pit Stop #5: Alumni Ice Cream Social March 31, 2026 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Local alumni will be invited back to 1400 Posvar for a networking event with current SSS Scholars.

Please take the time to tell us about yourself so that we may share news of your success with the entire Dietrich School community.