Conner Warlow

 

I am currently enrolled in Penn State’s electrical engineering program. I found an unexpected love for all things power distribution-related while serving, and I intend to further pursue a career in the field. I would like to work to increase our country’s nuclear power plant network and improve our green energy solutions for future generations.

 

I met my wonderful girlfriend Peighton while I was on active duty, and we just celebrated our first anniversary. She is the light of my life and is always finding new, exciting things to drag me along to. We hope to get married in a few years and continue our adventures together. 

I was diagnosed with CKD in 2024. I have FSGS caused by a rare genetic mutation. Both my father and aunt were also diagnosed with kidney disease and have received kidney transplants. I currently perform dialysis treatments at home every night for 9 hours. It’s an exhaustive process that leaves me feeling drained and often unable to get out and about throughout the day. It also limits my ability to travel far from home and visit family and friends around the country.

I love doing anything related to the outdoors, from hiking and camping to white water rafting. I am also a lifelong Boy Scout and currently serve as an assistant scoutmaster with my local troop. The kidney disease and dialysis have made it extremely difficult to engage in my hobbies on a regular basis. I am greatly looking forward to being able to get back to the things that I love after a transplant. I am excited to see where life takes me after receiving a transplant!