Key volunteer board chairs bring diverse expertise to the School, leading efforts to drive impactful public health changes through education and leadership.
Public health relies on broad expertise.
Katie Kaney, DrPH, MBA, FACHE
Founder, Whole Person Index; Author: Both/And: Medicine and Public Health Together; Public Health Foundation Chair
Kaney, a former C-suite health care leader, has more than 25 years of experience enhancing care and promoting health. Founder of the Whole Person Index, she is chief executive officer of LovEvolve and an advisor to several health companies. Kaney holds a Doctor of Public Health degree from the Gillings School. “As members of the Foundation Board, we are sponsors of this great school – advocating for its mission through education, connection and fundraising – to ensure it continues to be the best and lead globally, resulting in better health for all.”
LeVelton R. Thomas, MHA
Clinical AI Strategy Executive, Microsoft; Alumni Association Advisory Board Chair
Thomas is an accomplished health care and technology executive who holds a bachelor’s and Master of Healthcare Administration degree in health policy and management from the Gillings School. He has extensive experience in public health, health care administration, technology and advisory roles. “Serving as chair of the UNC Gillings Alumni Association Advisory Board is a profound honor. It allows me to give back to the community that shaped my career, foster connections among alumni and support the next generation of public health leaders. Together, we can drive impactful change in public health.”
Donald A. Holzworth, MS
Entrepreneur in Residence; Advisory Council Chair
Holzworth is a serial entrepreneur who has founded and led multiple successful health and biotech companies. He chairs Couplet Care and serves on various boards, including the Southern Environmental Law Center, and holds degrees in systems analysis and environmental science, with advanced biostatistics training. “My role on the Advisory Council is to help recruit members, prepare faculty members or students who have been chosen to speak at meetings and to guide stimulating conversations so that members learn about the School’s impactful work and the dean can gain valuable feedback/advice on areas of critical importance.”
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UNC Gillings School graduate honored with 2024 Distinguished Alumnus Award
Gary White, MS ‘94 (Environmental Sciences and Engineering) has devoted his life to creating sustainable solutions to provide access to safe drinking water and sanitation to millions of people throughout the world. He is a humanitarian, social entrepreneur and innovator who leads Water.org and WaterEquity, two nonprofits he co-founded with actor Matt Damon to end the global water crisis. During the University Day celebration on Oct. 11, White received one of four Distinguished Alumni Awards.
