Named Deanships, Directorships, and Professorships
Endowed positions have a personal and lasting impact.
Natalia Trayanova, Biomedical Engineering
Dr. Trayanova’s research centers around understanding the normal and pathological electrophysiological and electromechanical behavior of the heart. She is the Murray B. Sachs Professor.
Arturo Casadevall, Bloomberg School of Public Health
Dr. Casadevall’s groundbreaking work on infectious diseases is widely known. He has received several of the highest honors in medicine and health, and holds the Alfred and Jill Sommer Professorship and Chairmanship.
Dr. Chung, the inaugural Charles D. Miller Professor, joined the Hopkins faculty in the Department of Political Science in 2004, where she teaches courses in comparative politics and East Asian politics.
Professor Wang, the R. Clayton Emory Chair in Real Estate and Infrastructure, joined the Carey Business School in 2014 and leads the Edward St. John Real Estate Program.
Ashani T. Weeraratna, Bloomberg School of Public Health and School of Medicine
Ashani T. Weeraratna, Ph.D., is the E.V. McCollum Chair of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the Bloomberg School of Public Health, a Bloomberg Distinguished Professor, and co-leader of the Cancer Invasion and Metastasis Program at the Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Lloyd B. Minor, M.D. Vestibular and Skull Base Sciences Center Directorship in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
LLOYD B. MINOR, MD, is a scientist, surgeon, and academic leader. He is the Carl and Elizabeth Naumann Dean of the School of Medicine and Vice President for Medical Affairs at Stanford University. Dr. Minor is also a professor of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and a professor of Bioengineering and…
KAREN PEETZ served as Chief Administrative Officer of Citigroup from 2020 to 2023. Karen was responsible for the bank’s Transformation, Data, Controls, and Regulatory Engagement globally. Prior to that, Karen spent almost 20 years at The Bank of New York (BNY), ultimately becoming President of the firm. During her tenure…
The Jonathan S. Lewin, M.D. Professorship in Radiology
JONATHAN S. LEWIN, M.D., is Professor of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, and Neurosurgery in the Emory University School of Medicine and Professor of Health Policy and Management in the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory. Until September 2022, he also served as the Executive Vice President for…
BERNARD T. FERRARI is dean emeritus of the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School. He served as the second dean of the Carey Business School from July 2012 until his retirement in July 2019. Under his leadership, Carey's full-time enrollment grew by more than 400%, the number of full-time faculty members…
The John G. Griffith, M.D. Associate Professorship in Gynecology
The John G. Griffith, M.D. Associate Professorship in Gynecology was established in 2020 by JOHN G. GRIFFITH's parents, Dr. LAWRENCE S.C. and ANNE Y. GRIFFITH, in memory and recognition of John's leadership as Director of the Fibroid Center, his dedication to his patients within the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics,…
Mrs. INA DREW is an independent consultant. She retired from JPMorgan Chase in 2012 after a thirty-year career with the firm and its predecessor banks. She was Chief Investment Officer and a member of the Operating Committee from 2005-2012. Ina serves as Trustee and Board Member of Barnard College, is…
The Leona B. Carpenter Chair in Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health
The E. RHODES AND LEONA B. CARPENTER FOUNDATION was formed in 1975 as the E. Rhodes Carpenter Foundation by E. Rhodes Carpenter, founder of the Richmond, Virginia-based company now known as Carpenter Co. Following Mr. Carpenter’s wishes, the Foundation received significant funding following his death in 1980. His wife, Leona…
The Jennison Family Rising Professorship in Neurosurgery
PETER JENNISON is a senior partner and portfolio manager at Edgewood Management in Greenwich, Connecticut and a member of Edgewood’s Investment Committee. Prior to joining Edgewood in 2006, Peter was at W.P. Stewart & Co. for 16 years where he was a senior member of the US equity research and…
Taylor A. Hanex Professorship in Music for New Media
TAYLOR HANEX began her musical journey at the Peabody Preparatory before earning both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in piano from the Peabody Conservatory. After initially aspiring to become a music professor, she shifted her career path upon graduation, entering the financial sector. She began her finance career with roles…
Born in Sicily, Italy, MARC VON MAY pursued his education in Switzerland and France, earning both a French law degree and a doctorate in French business law, common law, and international management. His career began at Nestlé and Citibank before transitioning into tax consulting. In 1993, he moved to New York…
