Congratulations, Class of 2025!

Gateway Peer Advisors

Gateway Peer Advisors are career leaders on campus, conducting walk-in sessions for students and act as liaisons between Gateway staff and the Lafayette community. This hardworking group of students have demonstrated unique career successes and share in our passion for helping students on their paths. Learn more about the Gateway Peer Advisor program here.

Alana Kipnis

Gateway Peer Advisor

Class of 2026

Bachelor of Arts, Government & Law; Religious Studies minor

A bit about me: I’m a rising senior majoring in Government & Law with a minor in Religious Studies. On campus, I conduct research on international conflicts, work with GovLab, and volunteer weekly through the Landis Center. Long term, I plan to attend law school and pursue a career as a lawyer or public servant. My professional journey has taken me from interning at the Economic and Social Research Foundation in Tanzania to serving as a researcher for GovLab, and completing an externship with the lobbying firm, Winning Strategies Washington, in D.C. This summer, I’ll be interning with the City of Easton’s Department of Community and Economic Development. Gateway has played a central role in my Lafayette experience. Whether helping me navigate internship opportunities, strengthening my applications, or providing funding, it’s been key to my career development.

Advice: Try a little bit of everything. Exploring widely is the best way to discover what truly excites you!