Pat Tillman Foundation Announces 60 Tillman Scholars

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Jun 27, 2024, 08:45 ET

The 2024 Class Joins Nearly 900 Tillman Scholars Honoring 20 Years of Carrying
Pat Tillman's Legacy Forward.

CHICAGO, June 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pat Tillman Foundation (PTF) announces 60 new Tillman Scholars, comprised of active-duty military, veterans, and spouses. Selected from nearly 1,600 applications, these individuals are models of service, scholarship, humble leadership, and impact. The Tillman scholarships will fund their pursuit of higher education in impact areas such as healthcare, business, and STEM, allowing them to continue serving their communities.

Two Decades of Investing in Future Impact
Founded by Pat Tillman's family and friends, PTF honors his service by investing in future leaders. Over the past twenty years, PTF has raised $34 million, supporting over 900 Tillman Scholars at more than 150 universities.

"Reflecting on two decades of honoring Pat's legacy, I'm continually inspired by the dedication and service embodied in Tillman Scholars," said Marie Tillman Shenton, Board Chair and Co-Founder of PTF. "Their commitment to making a difference echoes Pat's spirit. We are honored to support them as they continue to create a ripple effect of positive impact."

A Legacy Carried by Leaders
In 2002, Pat Tillman proudly put his NFL career with the Arizona Cardinals on hold to serve his country. In 2004, Pat's family and friends started the Pat Tillman Foundation to carry forward that legacy. PTF provides academic scholarships and support to elite military service members, veterans, and spouses to help them reach their fullest potential as leaders—no matter how they choose to serve.

"With each new class of Tillman Scholars, the powerful impact of Pat's legacy is further realized as these scholars influence future generations of leaders; we have a long and sustainable runway to continue honoring Pat's path and legacy. ," said Katherine Steele, CEO and 2014 Tillman Scholar, "We unite and empower military veterans, active duty personnel, and spouses to become the next generation of public and private sector leaders for the next 20 years."

For more information on the Pat Tillman Foundation and the impact of the Tillman Scholars, visit https://PatTillmanFoundation.org.

University Partners
The Pat Tillman Foundation invites university partners based on their institution's strong support for military veterans, spouses, and Tillman Scholars on campus. Current University Partners include: American University's School of International Service, Arizona State University; Columbia University; Florida A&M University; Georgetown University; The George Washington University, Gonzaga University; Indiana University; The Ohio State University; Syracuse University, Texas A&M University; University of Arizona; University of California, Los Angeles; University of Maryland; University of Minnesota; University of Missouri System; University of Oklahoma and University of South Florida.

About the Pat Tillman Foundation
The Pat Tillman Foundation identifies remarkable veterans and military spouses as the next generation of leaders. It helps them scale their impact as they enter their next chapter of service beyond self through academic scholarships, lifelong leadership development, and a global community of peers and supporters. For more information on the Pat Tillman Foundation and the impact of the Tillman Scholars, visit pattillmanfoundation.org.

Class of 2024 Tillman Scholars

Tillman Scholar Name	Attending University	Hometown
Seth Sifuentes	University of Notre Dame	Mesa, AZ
John Schannep	Arizona State University	Tucson, AZ
Rico Pesce	Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai	Cloverdale, California
Galen Jones	Yale University	Palo Alto, California
James White	Duke University	Pasadena, California
Max Beerbaum	Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences	Petaluma, California
Xin Yi Tan	Columbia University	San Gabriel, California
Christopher Carvalho	UCLA	San Ramon, California
Adam Crabtree	The University of Nevada	San Rafael, California
Andrew Heiny	Dartmouth University	Denver, Colorado
Katrina Niestsch	Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai	New Canaan, Connecticut
Nicole Echols	Yale University	Tampa, Florida
Robert Villanueva	Northwestern University	Tampa, Florida
William Harris	Harvard University	Athens, Georgia
Karyna Bravo	Stanford University	Chicago, Illinois
Andrew Zahn	University of Cincinnati	Downers Grove, Illinois
Joshua O'Sullivan	Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine	Elizabeth, Illinois
Kelly Sauter	University of Connecticut	Park Forest, Illinois
Randip Singh	Stanford University	New Delhi, India
Samantha Little	Dell Medical School at UT Austin	Yokota Air Force Base, Japan
Ryan Gilfillan	The University Of San Diego	Louisville, Kentucky
Jacqueline Anton	University of California, Berkeley	Boston, Massachusetts
Max Sterling	Harvard University	Baltimore, Maryland
Nicole Fridling-Cook	University of Miami	Potomac, Maryland
Elizabeth Hood	Harvard University	Southborough, Massachusetts
Currie Tighe	Loyola University - Chicago	Midland, Michigan
Matthew Morris	Duke University	St. Louis, Missouri
Zahra Johnson	Syracuse University	Fayetteville, North Carolina
Ellery Hepburn Reason	Duke University	Apex, North Carolina
Amy Sexauer	Harvard University	Southern Pines, North Carolina
Robert Kugler	Academy of Art University, SF	Broken Bow/Underwood, Nebraska
Kayla Walsh	Harvard University	Elko, Nevada
Brendan Dunne	University of Maryland, College Park	Edison, New Jersey
Nicole Parkas	Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai	Hopatcong, New Jersey
Matt Bryan	Harvard University	Medford, New Jersey
Karim Ibrahim	Georgetown University	New York City, New York
Pierce Ferriter	Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai	New York City
Duilia Turner	Florida International University	Queens, New York
Benetta Dousuah	Syracuse University	Watertown, New York
Crystal Bettenhausen-Bubulka	University of Southern California	Wishek, North Dakota
Eric Sower	The Ohio State University	Columbus, Ohio
Matt Balint	University of California, Berkeley	Youngstown, Ohio
Daniele Anderson	University of Pennsylvania	Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Virginia Keller	Capella University	Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Michael Lemonick	Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Tobin Stauffer	Stanford University	Stewartstown, Pennsylvania
Maressa Guynn	Carnegie Mellon University	Uniontown, Pennsylvania
William Wolff	University of Virginia	Morristown, Tennessee
Bethany Russell	Harvard University	Bristol, Tennessee
Parrish Gaines	Vanderbilt University	Nashville, Tennessee
Clara Navarro	Columbia University	Austin, Texas
Jude Akpunku	Syracuse University	Dallas, Texas
Zachariah Cobb	Yale University	Dallas, Texas
Hillary Browning	Yale University	New Braunfels, Texas
Corinna Guerra	The Chicago School of Professional Psychology - Dallas, TX	San Antonio, Texas
Sarah Ingram	Texas A&M University	Pittsburg, Texas
Earl Brown	International Institute of Orthotics and Prosthetics	Roy, Utah
Genevieve Chase	Yale University	Alexandria, Virginia
Valentina Segovia	Johns Hopkins University	Spokane, Washington
Eric Wright	Texas A&M University	Green Bay, Wisconsin