On Giving Day, Alumni Leadership Council to Support ‘New Leaders in Public Health’.
On Giving Day, Alumni Leadership Council to Support ‘New Leaders in Public Health’
On April 6, ALC members will support SPH initiatives that are meaningful to them, including research, advocacy projects, student practica, and more.
Each year, Giving Day provides an opportunity for alumni, faculty, students, and friends across Boston University to celebrate and support philanthropic funds at the School of Public Health. It’s a time to come together to advance SPH scholarship, research, and practice, and promote health and health equity on a local, national, and global scale.
On this year’s Giving Day, which takes place on April 6, this support is more important than ever. As the world continues to navigate an unprecedented global health crisis, the school remains committed to fulfilling its long-standing mission to create social justice by improving the conditions that make it possible for all people to live their healthiest lives. Donors’ gifts will directly help shape the future of public health during this pivotal time in the field.
On Giving Day, donors will be able to join their BUSPH peers by supporting a variety of initiatives and programs that are most meaningful to them, including professorships, strategic areas of research, student practica and scholarship, lifelong learning initiatives, advocacy and activism projects, and more.
SPH’s Alumni Leadership Council members provide year-round support to the school through mentorship, professional development, networking, student practica and jobs, and financial support, and Giving Day is no exception. Ahead of the April 6 event, several ALC members shared why they are looking forward to supporting SPH and its mission:
Kara Sweeney Guerriero (SPH’05):
“I had such a great experience while a student at SPH and gained so much value from my education. Supporting the school allows me to ‘pay it forward’ as well as stay connected with the innovation and excellence taking place in public health.
Heather Pierce (SPH’02):
“Giving to BUSPH helps ensure that the high-quality education, support, and connections that have helped me in my career are available to future students. I feel so fortunate to be part of the BUSPH community and to watch the exciting directions in which the school is moving. In a time when the importance of public health is being publicly-recognized, it is a critical moment to support the education and training of future professionals who can guide our response to the next public health emergency and build the infrastructure to improve health and address health disparities.”
Beth Sommers (SPH’89, ’10):
#PublicHealthHaiku
A chance to give back
BUSPH leaders
Think. Teach. Do. We can!
Sera Bonds (SPH’04) and Adam Rosenbloom (SPH’05):
“It’s important to our family to give on BUSPH giving day because the school is such a fundamental part of our family’s story. We met there, fell in love there, and found our individual professional callings there. We know that not everyone is as lucky as we were to have access to credit to get the education that has come to define who we both are, professionally, and we are proud to do what we can to offer support to those who need extra support.”
Rodney VanDerwarker (SPH’08):
“I give knowing there are many students out there for whom BUSPH would be out of reach due to the expense. Just like me, I hope they can benefit from scholarships that help ensure underrepresented people are able to attend.”
Scott Troppy (SPH’98):
“It is important to give to BUSPH on giving day because the school of BUSPH was there for me as I pursued my MPH while working full-time. The school trains and supports our future leaders through connections, mentorship programs and career services that are essential to students graduating and having employment opportunities available. This support benefits our local/national public health community but on a global effort as well!”
Barbara Buell (SPH ’94):
“When I give to BUSPH I know the funds will be well used. Public health is a global social justice concept; my contribution to BUSPH is an act of stewardship for my fellow human beings as I envision legions of public health mavens going forth from the School of Public Health to bring justice and fairness to the world.”
Mickey Aramati (SPH’86, MET’87):
BUSPH Giving Day is an opportunity for everyone associated with the school to remember all the excellent work the BUSPH dean, faculty, staff, alumni, and students are doing to make our community and the world a healthier, more equitable place for the future of public health. It would be great to give back to the school so that it continues its leadership through its “Think. Teach. Do.” purpose. Due to the pandemic, public health is now an urgent conversation that everyone is having. As such, BUSPH is prepared to support the new leaders of Public Health & the new challenges we continue to face. Now is the time to give back to our school.”
Sean Lunde (Questrom ’10, SPH’10):
“Macro trends in healthcare over the past 10 years have significantly increased consolidation and centralization in management. Often these management companies are led by business focused entities with little or no background in public health. As the trends continue, public health professionals are at risk of being shut out of participating in key decisions that drive equity in our communities. These abilities to adapt help reinvent what’s possible at SPH in preparing students for this new business reality. We need to continue to enable our alumni to flourish and support them as the next generation of healthcare leaders. Now is the time to support BUSPH’s 45 years of research, scholarship, and practice.”
Bryan Murphy Eustis (SPH’04):
“SPH is a school where you start learning and building your career in public health, and also is an institution where you create long-lasting impact in public health by giving, serving and both.”
James Chen (SPH’09):
“I give to BUSPH not just because I’ve received so much from the school but also because it’s a reflection of my own values that I see best represented by the school. I specifically give to the Community Scholars Program (CSP) because it’s a program focused on promoting equity in the opportunities afforded to young professionals seeking to build their capacity so that they might have a greater impact on their communities. Too often young talent are forced to choose between continuing to work in non-profit or community-focused organizations, earning enough money to further their education, or leaving the workforce altogether. The CSP helps to bridge that divide and prevent students each year from having to make that choice.”
On April 6, you can support initiatives and programs most meaningful to you, and your donation will be matched. Donors will have the opportunity to support practica and internship experiences, student scholarship, lifelong learning programs, and more!