Amanda Steffey '17, originally from Irwin, Pa. and Penn-Trafford High School, put together one of the more prolific offensive careers in the history of W&J field hockey. She currently ranks as the program's all-time assists leader with 28. She also ranks second in points (122) and third in goals (47) on the respective W&J leaderboards. Steffey scored nine game-winning goals and tallied three hat tricks during her collegiate career. She was a four-time All-Empire 8 selection, as she earned First Team laurels three times. Steffey twice earned All-Region honors from the Longstreth/National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) and was selected to participate in the NFHCA Division III Senior Game.

Name: Amanda Steffey

Class Year: 2017

Sport(s) Played at W&J: Field Hockey

Major at W&J: Psychology

Current Job Title & Employer: Manager International Sales Development at PM-International

Brief description of job duties/responsibilities: I am responsible for leading the team in opening business in new countries for the company. I am also responsible for traveling all 40 countries worldwide where we have existing offices to provide support and gather improvements for the office and also the headquarter. In short, I travel worldwide to ensure the growth of new and existing markets.

Career path following W&J: I moved to Luxembourg following graduation and first was the Sales Assistant to the Founder and CEO of PM-International for three years. Then I was promoted to the position I am currently in, running my own department.

Summarize your experience at W&J: I made great friends and memories throughout my four years at W&J. I learned so much between my major in Psychology, my minor in Business, and being part of the Pre-Health program. I also made a lot of memories through Kappa and being part of the field hockey team.

Favorite memory as a student-athlete: I loved game day! Whether it was a home or away game, we always had so much fun as team. We played intense and we did everything we could to win, but we also always stuck together no matter if we won or lost.

Notable athletic and academic accomplishments during college: E. Ronald Salvitti Senior Scholar Athlete Award Winner 2017, Graduated Cum Laude, President's List, Dean's List, Gamme Sigma Alpha National Greek Academic Honor Society, Team Captain for two seasons, First Team All-North Atlantic Region for two seasons, Three-time player of the week, Empire 8 offensive player of the week, Three-Time All-Empire 8 Honors, Two-Time All-Region, NFHCA National Academic Squad, Named to All-ECAC Team. W&J Record Book holder - 1st in career assists, 2nd in career goals, 2nd in career points.

Extra-curricular activities at W&J (outside of athletics): Kappa Kappa Gamma (Treasurer and Event Chairman), Washington Hospital Volunteer, Wilfred R Cameron Wellness Center Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Student, Special Olympics Volunteer, Bellmead Apartment Volunteer, Presidents without Borders Volunteer Chair, SAAC President

Athletic accomplishments since graduation: I play on a Coed Corporate field hockey league in Luxembourg

What went into your decision to attend W&J? Field Hockey was my main reason to go to W&J and knowing that there was such a huge athlete community at the college.

What advice would you give current W&J student-athletes? Live in the moment! Don't get too stressed out over every test, bad grade, lost game, etc.! Don't spend all of your free time driving yourself crazy studying for a test you already know all of the information for! Make sure you spend time with your friends and also make sure to take care of yourself!

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