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.
BENJAMIN LEON, JR. is the embodiment of the American Dream. He arrived in the United States from his native Cuba in 1961 at the age of 16, without his family and only five dollars to his name. Through hard work and perseverance, Mr. Leon has become an internationally respected businessman…
Read MoreThe Blanket Fort Foundation was established in 1997 by Traci and Mark Lerner. The foundation’s name reflects the family’s values and is a reference to the comfort, security and safety that every child deserves.
Read MoreThe Rembrandt Foundation, now known as the Constellation Energy Foundation, has a strong track record of powering communities by making an impact across a range of fronts in the communities we serve and where our employees live and work. This professorship was made possible through The Rembrandt Foundation by a trustee…
Read MoreJohn Congdon grew up in Richmond, VA and graduated from the University of Richmond with a business degree. The Congdon family founded Old Dominion Freight Line, an LTL trucking company, in 1933 and in the 1960’s Old Dominion Truck Leasing was created. After college, John joined the family’s truck leasing…
Read MoreLLOYD B. MINOR, M.D., 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…
Read MoreZIYA L. GOKASLAN, MD, FAANS, FACS, is the Julius Stoll, MD Professor and Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. He serves as the Neurosurgeon-in-Chief at Rhode Island Hospital and The Miriam Hospital. Dr. Gokaslan is also the Clinical Director of the…
Read MoreKAREN 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…
Read MoreJONATHAN 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…
Read MoreBERNARD 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…
Read MoreThe 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,…
Read MoreMrs. 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
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