Even as a young child, Kofi D. Essel, MD ’11, MPH ‘17, FAAP, was drawn to medicine. His interest in the sciences, a mom who was a nurse, and the need to manage his food allergies and asthma so he could excel in sports combined to put the young Dr. Essel on his career path. […]
Lydia Orth, MPH ’15, relocated more than 1,600 miles for the sole purpose of attending the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health. Although she was exuding excitement before moving to D.C., it was a tough transition. Having grown up in Denver, Colorado, she wasn’t use to the fast paced rhythm of the […]
GW Alumnus, Robert Steiner, MPH ’00, is a water expert, entrepreneur, and investor. When asked to describe himself, he says, “I’m a mixture of Forest Gump, Walter Mitty, and Teddy Roosevelt. When you make good things happen, good things happen to you in return.” His career has been transformative in the fields of water and […]
“Invest in new experiences that will not only provide you with enhanced skills but varying perspectives. Being able to look at an issue from multiple viewpoints will help you become a stronger advocate, leader, and contributor.”—Bhakthi Sahgal, MPH ’15 Health policy alumna shares insights into her journey through the Milken Institute SPH and how it […]
CEO and author Dr. Venessa Marie Perry, M.P.H. ’99, is the GW Alumni Association’s first African American president. Venessa Marie Perry, the first African American president of the George Washington Alumni Association, began her tenure at the annual GWAA meeting on June 8, taking over from Jeremy Gosbee, B.A. ’98, M.B.A. ‘02. Dr. Perry, M.P.H. […]
In celebration of 80 years of GW’s Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards, four past recipients reminisce on their time at GW and the opportunities that led to their future professional successes. Learn more about the awards at alumni.gwu.edu/alumni-awards.
While taking an EMT course as an undergrad at GW, Jessica Federer, GWSPH BS ’05, developed an incredible amount of respect for the doctors and nurses she observed working night after night in the Emergency Room, but she was frustrated that they could not change the health care system or public health environment to prevent […]
Remember our Class of ’08 spotlight about double alumnus and entrepreneur Ketan Patel? Patel is the founder of Dr. Interns, a non-profit that aids health care issues in developing countries by providing medical and healthcare internships abroad. Our friends at the Luther Rice Society recently caught up with Patel to learn more about Dr. Interns […]
Early this morning, GW Today announced that GW has received gifts from the Milken Institute, the Sumner M. Redstone Charitable Foundation, and the Milken Family Foundation: The George Washington University has received three gifts totaling $80 million that will address—in collaboration with other institutions—many of the world’s public health challenges, focusing on prevention of disease […]
Oct. 29 was not just any other Tuesday evening for GW alumni in New York City. A record number of attendees joined GW President Steven Knapp at the Waldorf Astoria for the panel discussion, “A Conversation on Public Health and National Prosperity.” The “Reception with President Knapp” is an annual event that offers alumni a […]
