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Hopkins at Home
Baltimore, NA HopkinsatHome November 12, November 12, Thursdayhopkins at home, jhaa, alumni association, award, alumni awards, sesquicentennial, 150, 150th, virtual• Celebrating Johns Hopkins' Sesquicentennial; presented by Hopkins at Home and the Johns Hopkins University Alumni Association• Featuring C. Nicholas Cuneo, MD (Med ’15), Mary Cwik, PhD (A&S ’99, Med ’07), Nancy Glass, PhD, MPH, RN (Nurs ’94, ’96), and Karen Schneider, MD (BSPH ’08); moderated by Judy Keen, MS, PhD (A&S '98, BSPH '02, Med '04)What inspires people to dedicate their careers to improving the lives of others? How can knowledge, compassion, and sustained commitment create meaningful change for communities facing profound challenges?Join us for an inspiring conversation with four Johns Hopkins alumni whose work demonstrates the power of advancing a common cause. Across medicine, public health, research, advocacy, and humanitarian service, these leaders have devoted their careers to expanding access to care, strengthening communities, and improving health and well-being for people around the world.From supporting refugees and asylum seekers and preventing youth suicide in Indigenous communities to addressing violence against women and delivering medical care in underserved regions across the globe, our panelists show how leadership rooted in service can take many forms. They will reflect on the experiences that drew them to this work, the relationships and communities that have shaped their approach, and the challenges and rewards of turning expertise into lasting impact.Featured panelists include:C. Nicholas Cuneo, MD (Med ’15), co-founder and Medical Director of Maryland’s first pro bono asylum clinic, supporting immigrant survivors of trauma through the HEAL Refugee Health and Asylum Collaborative; recipient of the 2023 Community Champion AwardMary Cwik, PhD (A&S ’99, Med ’07), Senior Scientist at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Associate Director at the Center for Indigenous Health, leading public health efforts to prevent youth suicide in American Indian and Alaska Native communities; recipient of the 2024 Distinguished Alumna AwardNancy Glass, PhD, MPH, RN (Nurs ’94, ’96), global public health leader whose work addresses violence against women and girls, intimate partner violence, economic empowerment, and health equity in communities around the world; recipient of the 2017 Distinguished Alumna AwardKaren Schneider, MD (BSPH ’08), Sister of Mercy and pediatric emergency physician who has led more than 80 medical missions serving underserved communities in Haiti, Guyana, Nigeria, Kenya, and beyond; recipient of the 2021 Global Achievement AwardOur conversation will be moderated by Judy Keen, MS, PhD (A&S '98, BSPH '02, Med '04), President of the Johns Hopkins Alumni Council and Chief Executive Officer of The American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR). Johns Hopkins’ Sesquicentennial will celebrate where we have been, where we are today, and where we are going — always looking toward the future. It is a journey shaped by resilience, driven by vision and innovation, and fueled by the unyielding belief that progress is always possible. This is not just a reflection, but a roadmap — one that honors the past, embraces the present, and reaches boldly toward the discoveries of tomorrow. For 150 years, Johns Hopkins has been a pioneer in innovation and discovery – pushing boundaries, advancing knowledge. Now, it’s time to celebrate that inspiring legacy! Disclaimer: The perspectives and opinions expressed by the speaker(s) during this program are those of the speaker(s) and not, necessarily, those of Johns Hopkins University and the scheduling of any speaker at an alumni event or program does not constitute the University’s endorsement of the speaker’s perspectives and opinions.JHAA Event Cancellation and Refund Policy hah-26-awardscommoncause-v
Nov 12, 2026
12:00 PM EST
Johns Hopkins Alumni Association Awards Series: Advancing a Common Cause
