2015 Alumni Election To my fellow alumni: You are part of a vibrant community of independent thinkers, people who aren’t afraid to stand up for what they believe and who cherish and nurture that quality in others. It is in this Brown spirit that I urge you today to choose among 15 candidates for alumni leadership roles. Their talent and dedication represent the very best of Brown, and we look to you to decide which of these talented Brunonians should represent you and your alma mater. what ’ s the purpose of these elections ? You will vote for two sets of alumni leaders: 1) alumni trustees of the Corporation, who help chart Brown’s future course; and 2) the presidentelect, secretary, and treasurer of the Brown Alumni Association (BAA), who—for the next two years—will make important decisions about services that sustain the alumni community. why should i vote ? • Y our voice will be heard. These are all terrific candidates, so we are relying on you to help determine those who will best serve Brown. • P ast elections have been decided by as few as 50 votes. Your vote will be decisive in determining which alumni will have a direct voice in important decisions about the University! voting is easy . Please take a few minutes to learn about the candidates’ professional backgrounds, volunteer service, and interest in serving you. Then make your choices and cast your vote! Thank you for helping to decide this important election. Sincerely, reston C. Tisdale ’73, P’10 ’10 ’12 P President-Elect, 2013–2015 President, 2015–2017 Brown Alumni Association For more information, please visit alumni.brown.edu/about/elections or call 401-863-3307. policy statement It is the long-standing policy of the Brown Alumni Association (BAA) that there will be no campaigning in the elections sponsored by the Alumni Association. voting procedures ▶Vote for no more than four candidates for alumni trustee. Cast only one vote each for the offices of Brown Alumni Association president-elect, treasurer, and secretary. ▶Return the enclosed ballot in the envelope provided, or vote online: go to https://www.esc-vote.com/brown and follow the instructions at the top of the enclosed ballot. ▶Your ballot will be valid even if you do not select a candidate for every office. ▶The order of the candidates’ names was determined by lot. Vote online! You’ll reduce carbon emissions and direct resources back to alumni programs. You can help the environment while helping the BAA direct more funds back to alumni programs by voting online in this election and ensuring that Brown has your current email address. See the easy voting instructions at the top of the enclosed ballot. Remember —your ballot must be received by 5:00 pm Eastern time on April 24, 2015 to be counted. candidates for alumni trustee vote for four Jennifer B. Moses P’18 San Francisco, CA AB ’83, History of Science MBA ’89, Harvard Business School Jennifer Moses is co-founder and COO of Caliber Schools, a charter school management organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for disadvantaged children. Caliber’s first school opened in Richmond, CA, in 2014. Jennifer is also a co-founder of ARK, one of the UK’s largest children’s charities; and King Solomon Academy, a London inner-city charter school that is one of the country’s top non-selective schools. She is passionate about equity in education. Jennifer’s career has combined finance and public policy in the United States and abroad. She was a managing director in Investment Banking at Goldman Sachs, CEO of the British policy think tank CentreForum, and a senior policy adviser to Prime Minister Gordon Brown, whom she helped restructure the British banking sector during the financial crisis of 2008–09. She also invests in educational technology start-ups. Jennifer has built close ties with Brown, co-chairing her 25th and 30th Reunion Gift Committees. She and her husband have supported President Paxson’s initiative to fund summer internships for students on financial aid. She has interviewed Brown applicants and served on the Creative Arts Advisory Board. She is married to a Brown classmate and her son is Class of 2018. interested in serving because : Brian A. Benjamin New York, NY AB ’98, Public Policy and American Institutions MBA ’03, Harvard Business School Brian Benjamin is a partner in Genesis Companies, a $220-million community-based real estate development firm that is transforming disadvantaged neighborhoods in New York and New Jersey by creating hundreds of units of high quality, environmentally sustainable, and affordable housing. Prior to Genesis, Brian worked as an investment banker at Morgan Stanley in New York City. Long active in politics, Brian was a 2012 delegate for President Barack Obama and serves on the President’s National Finance Committee. He is also a sought-after political commentator and appears regularly as a Democratic strategist on Fox News. Deeply involved in his community, in 2013 Brian launched a schoolbased mentoring initiative at an underserved public high school in Harlem. Brian has maintained an unwavering commitment to Brown. As a senior he was elected president of the Class of 1998, and upon graduating he joined the Brown Club of Rhode Island, where he served on the board from 1999 to 2001. In 2003 Brian chaired his class’s 5th Reunion. His ongoing contributions to the alumni community have included interviewing Brown applicants, returning to campus as a career panelist, and leadership roles with the Brown Annual Fund and the Boldly Brown campaign. Brown taught me to how to think—to analyze seemingly intractable problems, to build consensus, to question the status quo, and to dream that the world could be different. I want to support Brown’s plans for academic distinction, social justice, and diversity on campus. I would be honored to represent all alumni on the Brown Corporation. interested in serving because : Alumni Trustee Background The Brown Corporation is composed of 12 fellows and up to 42 trustees. Fourteen trustees are nominated through the BAA’s elections and elected by the Corporation. Trustees serve staggered six-year terms. n The Corporation is responsible for establishing broad policies for Brown’s operation, selecting a president, appointing administrative officers and faculty, and managing the funds and holding the real estate of the University. I was born and raised in the inner city, and Brown opened doors that I never knew existed. I found my world philosophy as well as my best friends at Brown, and it would be an honor to give back to the University that has given me so much. Sangeeta N. Bhatia Lexington, MA ScB ’90, Engineering MS ’93, MIT PhD ’97, MIT MD ’99, Harvard Medical School Sangeeta Bhatia is a cancer researcher, MIT professor, and biotech entrepreneur. Trained as both a physician and engineer, she has dedicated the last 25 years to leveraging technologies first developed in the computer industry and adapting them for medical innovation. Over the course of her career, Sangeeta has trained 175 researchers, and she and her students have launched 10 biotech companies to improve human health. In 2014 Sangeeta received the Lemelson-MIT Prize, known as the “Oscar for inventors,” for her groundbreaking inventions and dedication to the next generation of scientists. Sangeeta began advocating for technological workforce diversity at Brown, where she led the Society of Women Engineers. Her passion for making STEM education fun led her to co-found KEYs, an outreach program to spark middle school girls’ interest in science. Sangeeta’s efforts have earned her Harvard Medical School’s Diversity Award and the Harvard-MIT McMahon Mentoring Award. Currently a member of the advisory council to Brown’s School of Engineering, Sangeeta has returned to campus as a frequent speaker and was awarded the Brown Engineering Alumni Medal in 2011. She, her husband, and their two daughters live in Lexington, MA, where they are in the midst of a seven-year stint running the school science fair. interested in serving because : Brown shaped how I think, who I am, and what I do. It gave me a deepened appreciation for the role of creativity and the humanities in our technological society. It would be an honor to help influence Brown’s evolution, as it so powerfully influenced me. candidates for alumni trustee continued Anne MacMillan Pedrero San Francisco, CA AB ’91, International Relations MA ’94, American University MBA ’00, Stanford University Anne Pedrero serves on the board of directors of Cargill, a world leader in food, agricultural, and risk management products and services; and is a director of Waycrosse, which she chaired from 2006 to 2011. Previously she was a principal with Cargill Ventures, and a cofounder of Daylight Design, a print and online media company. Anne is active in Bay Area nonprofits devoted to youth. She served on the board of Juma Ventures, which provides jobs and mentoring to low-income teenagers, and currently is treasurer for Children of Shelters. Since 2010 she has been a trustee of the Hamlin School, where she now chairs the board. A committed supporter of Brown, Anne is secretary of the Board of Overseers for the Watson Institute for International Studies. She is also an active fundraiser and has been involved as a leader for her reunion gift committee for every reunion since her graduation. In addition, Anne has been an active participant in the Alumni Interviewing Program* for more than a decade. interested in serving because : Since first walking through the Van Wickle Gates, I have loved Brown. It nurtured in me a passion for learning, a global perspective, and the courage to take risks. It continues to energize me as an alumni volunteer, and my work with the Watson Institute—engaging with students, faculty, and alumni around the great issues facing the world today—reminds me what a special place Brown is. It would be an honor to apply my non-profit and business experience to help the University fulfill its mission of discovery, understanding, and inquiry. * formerly known as Brown Alumni Schools Committees (BASC) Jeffrey F. Hines Mableton, GA ScB ’83, Biology MD ’86, Brown University Carlos A. Lejnieks Hoboken, NJ AB ’00, International Relations MS ’04, London School of Economics Jeffrey (Jeff) Hines is the lead gynecologic oncologist with WellStar Health System in Atlanta. He began his career in the U.S. Army Medical Corps, deploying as a battalion surgeon during operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. He received a Meritorious Service Medal and the Southwest Asia Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars. Carlos Lejnieks is CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of New Jersey’s Essex, Hudson, and Union counties and chairman for BBBS of NJ. In four years the agency went from serving 116 youth to 1,100. As an undergrad and medical student, Jeff helped lead the Third World Center, was president of the Daniel Hale Williams Medical Society, and delivered the Medical School’s commencement address. In Atlanta he is vice-chairman of the Lovett School and serves on the regional education committee, the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, and Leadership Atlanta. For Brown, he has chaired the Alumni Interviewing Program* in Colorado, Texas, and Georgia. He served on the southeast regional committee for Boldly Brown and has raised funds for undergraduate scholarships, the IPC Endowed Scholarship, and the Alpert Medical School. Currently, Jeff is a Dean’s Circle member of the Brown Medical Alumni Association Board and founding chair of its Advancing Diversity committee. He served on the 25th Reunion Committee for the MD Class of 1986 and received Brown’s Leadership Award in 2003. Jeff is married to Sivan Suntharalingam ’84, ’87 MD. interested in serving because : The years I spent at Brown were incredibly rewarding. Brown instilled in me the importance, and privilege, of being a servant-leader. This spirit has never left me. As a trustee, I would support Brown’s development of visionary and meaningful practices and innovative thought that so significantly impact our local and global communities. Carlos was previously an administrator at North Star, a nationally recognized public charter school in Newark. He is co-founder of Democracy Prep, in Harlem, and a trustee for Jersey City Medical Center. He served on President Barack Obama’s regional finance committee and the transition teams for Governor Chris Christie and Mayor Cory Booker. An Aspen Institute Emerging Leader Fellow, Carlos received the NJ City University’s Presidential Medallion and the National Organization of African-American Administrators’ Education Leadership Award, and was named to the New Leaders Council’s National 40 under 40. In 2011 he spoke at the Newark Peace Summit headlined by the Dalai Lama. Saint Peter’s University awarded Carlos an honorary doctorate. A former Brown wrestler and member of the Undergraduate Council of Students, Carlos has remained involved by interviewing applicants, returning to campus for career panels, fundraising for Boldly Brown’s Alumni of Color Initiative, and serving as class co-president and on the boards of the Association of Class Leaders and the Brown Club of Northern NJ. interested in serving because : As the son of an Ecuadorian immigrant, I have never taken lightly the fact that Brown took a chance on me. Driven by a strong sense of duty to give back for all that it offered, I would be most honored to continue my service to Brown. n Alumni trustees participate as full members of the Corporation, serving on one or more standing committees. Trustees also support the University in other ways, including making Brown a philanthropic priority. candidates for president-elect vote for one Galen V. Henderson Taunton, MA BS ’89, Tougaloo College MD ’93, Brown University Galen Henderson is director of neurocritical care and the neuroscience intensive care unit at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. An assistant professor at Harvard Medical School, he directs the neurology clerkships for Harvard medical students rotating through the Brigham. He is founding deputy editor of Journal Watch Neurology, published by the New England Journal of Medicine. In addition, Galen is a charter member of the Academy at the Harvard Medical School, which comprises the school’s elite medical educators. The Secretary of Health and Human Services recognized Galen with an award for national leadership in hospital quality improvement. Galen is active on Brown’s advisory councils regarding the Brown-Tougaloo partnership and the division of biology and medicine. He sits on the board of the Brown Medical Alumni Association, of which he is past president. He has served as an alumni trustee and as a member of the Brown Corporation’s Emeriti Executive Committee. His service to the Brown Alumni Association has included both ex-officio and full board membership. He received the Brown Bear Award in 2014. i am interested in serving because : Brown is special and plays an extremely important role in the United States and in the world. It is a place where ideas are discussed and developed, and students are transformed into better critical thinkers and lifelong learners. I want to strengthen the relationship between the University and all of its graduates—from the undergraduate college to the graduate, medical, engineering, and public health schools. I want to help alumni to use the University as a lifelong resource. Brown Alumni Association (BAA) Officers The BAA’s elected officers lead its 25-member Board of Governors. With board committees and staff, they establish priorities, allocate resources, and oversee initiatives. Eric Egan Milan, Italy AB ’90, International Relations AA ’94, Parsons School of Design MBA ’04, SDA Bocconi Eric Egan is a Milan-based interior designer specializing in the restoration of historic hotels and residences throughout Europe, Latin America, and the United States. Completed projects include the Gritti Palace Venice, the St. Regis Florence, Milan’s Principe di Savoia Hotel, and the Grande Bretagne Hotel in Athens, as well as residences in Tuscany, London, New York, Mexico City, Buenos Aires, and Hong Kong. In his work Eric strives to achieve a relaxed and comfortable elegance that highlights the best of Italian craftsmanship. An active member of the Brown Alumni Association’s Board of Governors, Eric works with the Finance and Marketing Committee and chairs the Maddock Alumni Center Committee. He is the founder of the Brown Club of Italy and the regional director for Europe, Africa, and the Middle East for the Alumni Interviewing Program.* i am interested in serving because : Attending Brown opened up my world and set me on the path to an international life and career in Europe, Asia, and Latin America. The Alumni Interviewing Program allows me to share this with fascinating and exciting young people looking to attend Brown. My involvement with the Brown Alumni Association and the Brown Club of Italy have allowed me to continue to foster relationships with Brown graduates the world over. Working with the talented and professional team at the Brown Alumni Association has been a wonderful learning experience, and it would be my honor to continue to represent Brown on the Board of Governors during this important time of growth and development for the University. n The President-Elect serves two years in that role, followed by two years as president of the BAA. He or she assists the president in guiding the board and, in the event of a permanent vacancy in the presidency, serves out the vacant term. Renee Inomata Watertown, MA ScB ’87, Neural Science JD ’93, Boston University Renee Inomata is a partner practicing employment and intellectual property law in the Boston office of the law firm Burns & Levinson, LLP. She has risen through the ranks to chair the firm’s labor, employment, and employee benefits group, focusing on workplace law and executive engagements. Renee has served on the Boston Bar Association’s Council (its governing body), and its Diversity & Inclusion Committee, as well as the Women’s Bar Association’s Law Firm Advancement Committee and the board of the Asian American Lawyers Association of Massachusetts. She also chaired Governor Deval Patrick’s Asian American Commission and is active in promoting inclusion in the greater Boston area. Renee is currently a member of Brown’s Advisory Council on Diversity and an active member of the Brown Alumni Association’s Board of Governors, chairing its Brown Clubs Committee and serving on the Multicultural Alumni Committee. She has been a BRUnet volunteer since the program’s inception. In addition, Renee is a longtime volunteer for the Brown Club of Boston in roles including president, co-president, and board member. i am interested in serving because : My Brown undergraduate experience fueled my passion for understanding human nature and the benefits gained through human relationships. For many, Brown remains a foundation for lifelong journeys to better the world through their education and Brown experience. I welcome the opportunity not only to foster existing bonds inherent in the Brown community, but also to discover new ways to increase and strengthen the value of Brown for all members of the Brown community. At the time that the president’s term begins, he or she also begins a six-year term as an alumni trustee. * formerly known as Brown Alumni Schools Committees (BASC) candidates for treasurer vote for one Sara R. Gentile Boston, MA AB ’09, Public Policy and American Institutions Currently pursuing her MBA at Harvard Business School, Sara Gentile most recently held the position of program manager at Public Partnerships, LLC (PPL), a subsidiary of Public Consulting Group. At PPL she oversaw financial management services for Medicaid and other publicly-funded self-directed care programs in several states. She has extensive experience in project management, cross-functional team leadership, and new business development. Sara is an active member of the Brown Alumni Association (BAA) Board of Governors, serving on the Brown Clubs Committee and the Finance and Marketing Committee. She previously served as co-president of the Brown Club of Boston, where she led a 21-member board of directors. She also serves as an alumni interviewer and a BRUnet volunteer. In addition, Sara served on the steering committee for the successful 120 Years of Women at Brown conference in 2012. As a student at Brown, she was elected to the Undergraduate Finance Board and the Undergraduate Council of Students. interested in serving because : I am a passionate Brunonian and love giving back in ways that build our community. When I served on the Brown Club of Boston’s board of directors as co-president of the club, I was responsible for overseeing the work of our club treasurer. As a member of the Alumni Association’s Finance and Marketing Committee for the past year and a half, I have gained familiarity with the BAA’s finances. I would be honored to serve as your BAA treasurer. Brown Alumni Association (BAA) Officers The BAA’s four elected officers lead its 25-member Board of Governors. With board committees and staff, they establish priorities, allocate resources, and oversee initiatives. M. Rodney Robinson Evanston, IL AB ’90, American Civilization Rodney Robinson focuses on connecting the people of the world and has been a client partner at Facebook, Inc. for the past five years. Rodney began his marketing career after Brown at Leo Burnett Advertising and has worked in the publishing/Internet field by helping to start USATODAY.com and holding leadership positions at Yahoo and Google in addition to Facebook. As a guest lecturer at Northwestern University, Rodney has spoken about the influence of social media. He is an avid tennis player and a history buff. Rodney remains active with the Brown Alumni Association (BAA) by serving on its Marketing and Social Media committees, and he represents the BAA at University functions in Chicago. He has been instrumental in helping the University create alumni followers and identify more than 60,000 alumni on Facebook, where they can further their connection with Brown. interested in serving because : Brown has always served as an open environment that encourages problem solving and critical thinking. As we look to further build Brown’s connection to its alumni, we have a tremendous opportunity to create new, innovative solutions to drive Brown’s success for the next 250 years. As a member of the BAA board for the past three years, I would be honored to serve as treasurer and to identify new areas for growth, as well as to leverage our resources wisely to serve our alumni base. n The Treasurer serves for a two-year term. Responsibilities include managing the BAA’s funds as directed by the Board, preparing financial reports, and helping to shape the organization’s overall financial strategy. Daniel O’Keefe New Canaan, CT AB ’97, Organizational Behavior and Management; Business Economics MBA ’03, Harvard Business School Daniel (Dan) O’Keefe is a general partner of Technology Crossover Ventures, a venture capital firm. He has invested in or served on the board of more than a dozen public and private technology companies. Dan is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, a Fellow of the Foreign Policy Association, and a board member of the New York Venture Capital Association. He lives with his wife, Sarah; and their daughters, Elise and Emery, in New Canaan, CT. For Brown, Dan has served as co-president of his class and has chaired each reunion and its respective reunion gift campaign. He served two terms on the Brown Alumni Association (BAA) Board of Governors, serving throughout on its Finance and Strategy committees. While a student, Dan was president of Brown Student Agencies and Delta Phi, and was class representative to the Undergraduate Council of Students. He was honored with Brown’s Young Alumni Service Award in 2007. interested in serving because : As a third-generation Brunonian, I have benefited from a truly lifelong Brown experience, and have enjoyed volunteering in a variety of capacities, including serving on the BAA Board of Governors from 2007 to 2011. During that time, the BAA was not spared from the Great Recession, and as a member of its Finance Committee I worked to rebalance our investment portfolio toward a more diverse and stable strategy. If elected as your treasurer, I would leverage my experience to continue to support programming that enriches the lives and careers of our alumni, every day. candidates for secretary vote for one Robert M. Greenglass Boston, MA AB ’07, Public and Private Sector Organizations MBA ’14, Harvard Business School Elizabeth B. Cho New York, NY AB ’01, Organizational Behavior and Management AM ’02, Old World Archaeology and Art Robbie Greenglass is the founder of Waterline Ventures, a venture capital firm that invests in early stage healthcare technology companies. Robbie is also director of business development at Shields Pharmacy Services, which partners with hospitals to manage the care of patients requiring specialty pharmaceuticals. Previously Robbie was an investor at the venture firm Highland Capital Partners, where he focused on investments in healthcare technology. Prior to joining Highland in 2010, he was an associate at Oppenheimer and an analyst at CIBC World Markets. Elizabeth (Liz) Cho is founder and president of Poche Au Noir, a firm specializing in strategic communications, event planning, and fundraising for nonprofits. Transitioning from a career as an art dealer, she was director of communications and marketing for the New York Women’s Foundation. She is now developing a documentary called Love in Pyongyang. Since graduation, Robbie has been an active volunteer for Brown. He served on his 5th Reunion Gift Committee and was a member of the Brown Annual Fund Young Leaders Council from 2011 to 2014. He is currently in his second term on the Brown Alumni Association (BAA) Board of Governors, co-chairing the Social Networking and New Media Committee. He has also served on the BAA’s Resources Committee and its Synergy Committee. interested in serving because : A member of the Brown Alumni Association’s Board of Governors and of its Strategy and Multicultural Alumni Committees, Liz is also a board member and past treasurer of A4, Brown’s Asian/Asian American Alumni Alliance. She has been deeply involved in New York City’s alumni community, both as an interviewer and area chair for the Alumni Interviewing Program,* and as a board member, cultural events chair, and co-president of the Brown Club. She served on the Boldly Brown campaign’s Alumni of Color Initiative and has spoken on several alumni career panels. An international student, Liz enjoys meeting with local alumni clubs whenever she travels, most recently in Paris and Istanbul. I have a true passion for Brown. After my family and loved ones, Brown was the most transformational force in my life. I enjoy seeing those at Brown grow and succeed, which makes the whole institution an even more powerful place. I am excited to be a part of Brown’s growth in the future, and would be honored to serve as the secretary of the Alumni Association. interested in serving because : Brown Alumni Association (BAA) Officers The BAA’s four elected officers lead its 25-member Board of Governors. With board committees and staff, they establish priorities, allocate resources, and oversee initiatives. n The secretary keeps records of all proceedings of the BAA Board of Governors, serving a two-year term. Whether hiking in Machu Picchu or serving on the board of the Young Patrons of Lincoln Center in New York City, I’ve encountered Brown alumni who impress me with their intelligence and accomplishments. I’m inspired by the open-mindedness, warmth, and humor with which they engage the world. I am excited to continue to contribute to a community where intellectual curiosity, diversity, and social responsibility thrive. It is a privilege to call myself an alumna and an honor to serve you, hopefully as secretary of the BAA. Ellen C. Hunter Atlanta, GA AB ’04, Political Science MBA ’07, University of Pennsylvania Ellen Hunter is principal at Ellen C. Hunter and Company, a strategy and management consulting group serving for-profit and non-profit clients. Previously she was a principal at Boston Consulting Group, where, during her seven-year tenure, she focused on merger integrations and large scale transformations of corporations and non-profit and public sector organizations. Volunteering for Brown, Ellen is an alumni interviewer and past co-chair of the Alumni of Color Initiative’s young alumni gift committee. A past member of the Brown Alumni Association Board of Governors, she co-chaired the Multicultural Alumni Committee and was a member of the Maddock Alumni Center Committee. Since graduation she has also served as treasurer of the Inman Page Black Alumni Council, as a Women’s Launch Pad mentor, and as a BRUnet volunteer. interested in serving because : I am proud to be a part of the Brown alumni community. I appreciate every opportunity to give back to Brown and engage with Brown students, faculty, staff, and alumni. I hope that by serving I will have some small role in preserving and enhancing the values that distinguish Brown as an institution. For me, these include our emphasis on undergraduate teaching quality and values such as intellectual curiosity, diversity, and our sense of global citizenship and responsibility. * formerly known as Brown Alumni Schools Committees (BASC)
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