Why I give

As a graduate of the Gillings School of Global Public Health, I have immensely valued the education I received from the nutrition department. While I was a student, I received financial support multiple times and promised once I was in the position to give back, I would. My current nutrition counseling business is doing well, and I owe much of its success to the education and support I received at Gillings."

– Julie Kennedy, MPH ’18 (nutrition)

Founder, Julie Kennedy Nutrition

I have supported the Gillings School for years and intend to continue doing so because my degree, and my subsequent career, cemented my values and charted my course, including laying the perfect foundation for elected office later in life. I will always be grateful. I am hopeful that every alum will agree and feel compelled to give in acknowledgment of the skills, values and commitment to service and inquiry learned at their alma mater.

– Jackie Sergent, MPH ’82 (nutrition)

Former mayor, Oxford, NC

I believe in giving back! My time at the Gillings School prepared me for an international career journey that I could never have imagined. Now it’s my turn to assist others to realize their dreams.

– Erma Manoncourt, PhD ’86 (health behavior and education), MSW

President, M&D Consulting

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