Alumnae
AWARDS 202 0 AWARD R ECIPIENTS
DR. CASEY MEANS ’05
Young Alumna Achievement Award
CHAMPIONING FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE Casey Means attended Stanford University for both undergraduate, where she received a degree in Human Biology, and medical school. During her medical training, she was involved in extensive biomedical research, published peer-reviewed scientific articles, and spoke at research conferences. She also trained at Stanford and the National Outdoor Leadership School in Wilderness Medicine. After gaining experience in hospital wards and operating rooms, Casey decided to pivot to Functional Medicine, which aims to understand the underlying causes and triggers of dysfunction in the human body, addressing them before they lead to disease. In 2018, she left the surgery world and began training with the Institute for Functional Medicine, merging her conventional medical training with an expanded toolbox of diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. Casey is a Functional Medicine and Wellness practitioner, residing in Portland, OR. She recently held a Facebook Live session where she shared a delicious and nutritious recipe to boost immunity during the pandemic.
DEDICATED TO MADEIRA THROUGH THE YEARS Cathy Harris Shraga exemplifies what it means to be a Madeira volunteer. As the class secretary for many years, she viewed her role as not only gathering and sharing news between classmates but sharing important school news with them. Cathy served as president of Madeira’s Alumnae Council before joining Madeira’s Board of Trustees, soon becoming its Chair from 2015–2018. She continues to partner with Madeira on a multitude of projects, such as the All the Difference campaign, mentoring young alumnae, and hosting regional events. Cathy is always just a phone call away and ready to roll up her sleeves to assist her alma mater.
CATHY HARRIS SHRAGA ’70
MADEIRA TODAY SUMMER 2021
The Louise Wheelock Willson ’48 Outstanding Volunteer Award
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DR. KUMEA SHORTER-GOODEN ’70
Alumna Achievement Award
A LEADER AND PIONEER Kumea Shorter-Gooden has been among the “firsts” in many ways. She was awarded a full scholarship to Madeira and was one of two black students to integrate the School. After Madeira, Kumea attended Princeton University, earning her bachelor’s degree magna cum laude as a member of Princeton’s first class of women, and went on to receive her Ph.D. in Clinical/Community Psychology from the University of Maryland. With a career spanning several universities, Dr. Shorter-Gooden has proven to be an influential thought leader with respect to equity, diversity, and inclusion. She has worked in teaching, counseling, and administration, eventually serving as the first Chief Diversity Officer and Associate Vice President at the University of Maryland. Now Principal/Owner of Shorter-Gooden Consulting in Washington, DC, Kumea helps create pathways that cultivate learning and catalyze equity and inclusion. Madeira is fortunate to have Kumea as a member of the Board of Trustees and Chair of the Diversity Committee.
