Public Health Heroes

REMEMBERING PUBLIC HEALTH HEROES

ADELL Y. SMITH

Adell Y. Smith, an executive assistant at the Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS), was inspired by the appointment of the first female CEO at HANYS, and wanted to help underrepresented students, particularly Black female students, to reach for executive levels in healthcare management. She established an endowed scholarship at the School, also supported by HANYS, that is transforming the lives of MPH students by making higher education more accessible. Those who have received the Adell Y. Smith HANYS Healthcare Leadership Scholarship note that Smith was an inspiration to them and that in the future, they hope to give back by supporting public health students, too— all thanks to Smith and her dedication to healthcare and empowering others. Pictured above: Adell with two Adell Y. Smith HANYS Healthcare Leadership Scholarship recipients.

PHIL NASCA

Phil Nasca became Dean of the School in 2007 and had a profound impact on the University. He will be especially remembered for his creation and support of the Center for Global Health and for the many worldwide partnerships that were established and have thrived since early in his tenure as Dean. Nasca traveled extensively to partner public health schools and agencies and encouraged students to study and to undertake internships abroad. He is deeply missed by all at the School of Public Health and the larger public health community, but we are reminded daily of his vision as we continue to promote and expand international collaborations and global learning.