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Volunteer Shout-Outs - February 2024

Volunteer Shout-Outs - June 2025

The Office of Development and Alumni Relations relies on a team of dedicated Blue Hen volunteers to strengthen the connections between alumni, students and the University through a variety of programs and events. Volunteers' many contributions include planning and helping to lead regional, affinity and reunion events, offering mentorship and professional development opportunities to students and serving as proud ambassadors of UD.

Here, we regularly spotlight volunteers that enhance the UD experience for students and alumni.

June 2025 Spotlight:  Franklin Iheanacho, AS18, Kristen Marra, AS97, David Haley, AS87, Pam Piersante, AS10

Pictured center: Dr. David Haley, AS87, Chief of the ChristianaCare Podiatric Surgical Section, with students from MMSC 462.

This spring, UD alumni in the medical field volunteered their time and expertise to speak with students in MMSC 462: Interdisciplinary Healthcare Perspectives, a course taught by Heather Walters and designed for seniors preparing for careers in healthcare, including medical school, physician assistant programs, and other graduate-level paths.

Four outstanding alumni visited campus to share their professional journeys and offer real-world insights into healthcare practice. Guest speakers included:

  • Franklin Iheanacho, AS18 – Medical Student/Resident
  • Kristen Marra, AS97 – Physician Assistant
  • David Haley, AS87 – Podiatrist
  • Pam Piersante, AS10 – Physical Therapist

 

We are grateful to these alumni for their time, mentorship, and dedication to supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals!

 

 


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