Graduates gather around the Rock on Commencement day to signify the completion of their academic journey. The Rock is painted York College green and the graduates' markers are filled with white ink.

Elyse Kauffman '03/MBA '08

Photographer

Joy Ahead

 "York College offered me more opportunities than I could have ever imagined. Through three diverse internship opportunities I was able to utilize the skills and build relationships within my community before I had even graduated." 
 

Current City: York, PA

YCP Degree: BA in Public Relations; Master of Business Administration

Spartan Snapshots

  • Married her college sweetheart, Justin ‘03, and has two daughters, Charlotte Jane (7) and Vanessa Claire (4)
  • Endowed the Justin and Elyse Kauffman Scholarship Fund in 2011, which supports students studying abroad or engineering majors
  • Served as a professional fundraiser for 10 years, supporting families and their children, in her own community.  
  • Serves as a member of the York College Women’s Auxiliary dedicated to encouraging current students.  
  • Board member for the District Executive Committee of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Eastern PA District.  
  • Owns Joy Ahead, a photography studio specializing in family, maternity, infant, and senior sessions.

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