By Adrienne Egolf
PURPOSEFUL PASSION
To look at the lives and careers of the 2020 Rollins Alumni Award winners is to see what it means to be a Rollins graduate: a lifelong pursuit of knowledge, a commitment to philanthropy, engaged scholarship, and global leadership. “At Rollins I learned to be a world citizen, to be sure I remained curious and creative,” says Anthony DiResta ’77, who is recognized this year for his exceptional leadership to Rollins and service to his community. Curiosity and creativity are defining characteristics of all the 2020 Alumni Award recipients, who were nominated by faculty, staff, alumni, and community members for both their professional accomplishments and their legacies that go beyond their own achievements. In everything from advising on international law to mentoring Rollins students, the following alumni have made extraordinary contributions to society through their meaningful lives and productive careers.
Jon Darrah ’64
Country Director (retired) U.S. Peace Corps Fred Rogers Global Citizenship Award A new award this year honoring beloved alumnus, Fred Rogers ’51 ’74H, recognizes prominent alumni who exemplify the Rollins mission of global citizenship and responsible leadership through their extraordinary achievements and impact on society
Meet the 2020 Alumni Award winners, whose range of experience and impact speaks directly to the power of a Rollins education.
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It’s hard to think of anyone who could exemplify the Rollins values of global citizenship and responsible leadership better than Jon Darrah ’64, whose
