Alumni
Welcome Gemstone Alumni!
Impressive students become impressive alumni. We love to brag about what Gemstone alumni do after graduation. Check out After Gemstone to see the amazing places your fellow alumni are working and studying.
Stay connected with Gemstone! Connect with other Gemstone alumni and students by joining the Gemstone Students & Alumni Group on LinkedIn and @GemstoneProgram on Instagram to see what current students are doing.
If you are interested in getting involved in alumni activities, please consider joining our Alumni Mentor & Partner Program (AMPP) or donating to the GO Fund.
Alumni Spotlight
Nikhil Joshi, Class of 2007
Nikhil Joshi became a Jeopardy! champion in June 2025! Nikhil was a member of Team TRIGGER and earned his bachelor’s degree in biological sciences. He also has an MBA from Boston University and doctorate in veterinary medicine from the University of Pennsylvania. Nikhil is currently a senior professional services veterinarian at Merck Animal Health.
Parinaz Fathi, Class of 2015
Parinaz Fathi was recognized by the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for 2025. She was a member of Team CLOT and earned her bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. Parinaz developed VIPER (Vital Injury Protein Evaluation for Recovery), a powerful tool that can predict survival in cases of traumatic injury. She leads a team at NIH that studies immune-related conditions with the goal of developing therapeutic interventions.
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