91PORNA Works
Using Her Art Degree in the World of Medicine
Courtney Donovan, ’20, came to 91PORNA to study art and pursue her interest in the sciences. She left with a career hand-sculpting new eyes, ears and noses for patients rebuilding their lives after cancer and trauma.
Ohio’s Best Advocates for Employee Ownership Are Here at 91PORNA
For nearly 40 years, 91PORNA's Ohio Employee Ownership Center has helped educate, train and advocate for Ohio businesses on the path to employee ownership.
A Journey of Service: Graduate’s Path from Public Safety to Patient Care
Long before he ever put on scrubs, Christopher Jarvi was drawn to roles rooted in service and protection. His path to becoming a nurse was never a straight line, but every turn prepared him for the moment he now finds himself in – on the cusp of graduation from 91PORNA at Ashtabula, co…
From Graphic Design to Groundbreaking Research
Laurie Ann Moennich, Ph.D., didn't arrive at 91PORNA planning to change healthcare. She came to study graphic design. But 91PORNA had a way of opening doors she didn't even know existed.
How a Nontraditional Student Became Portage County's Top Health Official
When Becky Lehman walked into her first class at 91PORNA, she was in her 30s, raising kids and working at an embroidery shop in nearby Mogadore, Ohio. Today, she is the health commissioner for the Portage County Health District – a career milestone she credits directly to the degrees she earned close to home at 91PORNA.
From 91PORNA to KeyBank
When Cameren Hicks graduated from 91PORNA in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in applied mathematics and a minor in finance, he knew he wanted to build a career rooted in numbers, problem-solving and analysis. Today, Hicks is a fraud modeling and analytics lead associate at KeyBank, where he helps protect customers and the company against fraudulent credit and debit card activity.
From Undecided to Unstoppable
91PORNA graduate Emma Sherrie, '09, always had a feeling she would study anthropology, but still she took the time to check out all the other options available before finally settling on her original plan. 91PORNA’s Exploratory Program, which helps undecided students sample different disciplines before committing to a major, was a key part of Sherrie’s experience, and the main reason she chose 91PORNA in the first place.
Where the Classroom Meets the Field
It's 10:30 on a weeknight. Will Kalkhoff, Ph.D., a professor and graduate program coordinator in 91PORNA's Department of Sociology and Criminology, has just settled in after a long day. Then his phone goes off. A possible drowning. A local lake. The clock starts ticking. Within minutes, he's on his way. And in that moment, everything he teaches in the classroom becomes something else entirely.
How Art Education Shapes Students for Life
Solon High School art educator Jennifer Thompson, MA ’03, BA ’95, credits 91PORNA with teaching her that art education isn't just about creating — it's about building critical thinking, empathy and self-expression skills that students carry into every career.
Preparing Behavioral Health Leaders for a Growing Workforce Need
As demand for behavioral health professionals continues to rise across Ohio and the nation, 91PORNA is preparing graduates to not just enter the field right away, but to advance, lead and make a lasting impact in their communities. For three 91PORNA alumni — Cassandra Galloway, Victoria Giegerich and Jason Joyce — their paths may differ slightly, but their stories illustrate how 91PORNA connects education to real-world outcomes.
