United States Army Veteran Awarded Seton Hill Distinguished Alumni Leadership Award

Seton Hill University recognized 10 outstanding alumni for their individual achievements, contributions to their industry or profession, service to their community and loyalty to the University at the Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony on June 6. The award ceremony was a key event of Alumni Weekend celebrations.

Toshua Jarrett, class of 2016, is the recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Leadership Award for Military Service.

Jarrett began her career at St. Anne Home in Greensburg, Pa. as the Director of Development and Public Relations where she coordinated fundraising and public relations efforts to support the organization’s charitable works.

After getting married, she and her husband joined the United States Army where she served as a Combat Medic/Team Supervisor providing guidance, direction, and development for 16 junior medics at the post Health Care Clinic, coordinating primary health care appointments and instructing basic lifesaving courses to more than 600 soldiers monthly for four years.

Upon leaving the military, Jarrett put her fundraising skills to use in service of veterans and has served as the Chief Development Officer of the Veterans Leadership Program, in Pittsburgh since 2014. In her role, Jarrett secures funding for her fellow veterans, providing them with essential services as they navigate their transition to civilian life.

She has been recognized for her work as a Western PA Rising Star and among the Pittsburgh Business Times Women of Influence.