Contributor: Heather Aspras, WG’08
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By the time this is published, we will be nearing graduation, class reunions, and the changing of the guard in the healthcare alumni association.
It has been such a privilege to serve this community for the past 6 years. During that time, we’ve experienced many changes and challenges together. I chaired our Events committee in pre-COVID times, served as Vice President during the height of the pandemic, and led the Board as President for the past two years as we’ve transitioned back to a more normal state.
It has been wonderful being able to speak with the students in person at pre-term and graduation and to reunite with so many alums at our conference last fall. Through it all, the Board has maintained their steadfast dedication to the program, the students, and their fellow alums. I will miss working with all of you dearly!
When I step down from the Board on June 30, I’ll be leaving you in very capable hands as Katherine Clark Godiksen, WG'15 steps into the role of President.
Z. Colette Edwards, MD'85, WG'84 has been the Managing Editor of the Wharton Healthcare Quarterly since 2012. On top of her already impressive accomplishment of publishing four editions each year, in the last year she envisioned and pulled together an impressive array of speakers and events to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the magazine. Colette – thank you for all of the time and energy you have dedicated to the WHCMAA over the years and throughout my term.
My farewell message would not be complete without paying homage to the inimitable June Kinney. June - you mean the world to all of us, and it has been a privilege to be part of this vibrant community you have created.
This may mark the end of my official service to our HCM community, but I’m not planning to go far. I look forward to continuing to stay in touch with all of you, continuing to get to know the students each year, and continuing to be an active part of the best group of people I’ve ever met. Please stay in touch.
Kind regards,
Heather Aspras, WG’08
President, Wharton Health Care Management Alumni Association
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