Three Pandemics, Three Conversations
Public Policy in a Triple Pandemic
Wednesday, March 3 • 5 - 6:30 p.m.
A Virtual Community Event
UMBC alumni, faculty, and staff are at the forefront of scientific, social, and policy responses to the grand challenges facing Maryland and the nation. We invite you to listen in as leading Retrievers talk about their work and what this moment requires of each of us. Topics and invited speakers include:
Welcome & Public Policy in a Triple Pandemic
Brian Frazee ‘11, M.P.P. ‘12, President, UMBC Alumni Association, and Vice President, Government Affairs, Maryland Hospital Association, emcee
The Honorable Adrienne Jones ‘76, Speaker, Maryland House of Delegates
Rebuilding Trust in Science
A discussion with UMBC community members responding to the coronavirus pandemic and developing the vaccine.
Freeman and Jackie Hrabowski, UMBC President and First Lady
Dr. Kate Tracy, M.A. ’01, Ph.D. ’03, Special Advisor to the Senior Vice Chancellor, University System of Maryland
Featuring comments from Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett ‘08, Senior Research Fellow, NIAID's Viral Pathogenesis Laboratory
One Virus, Different Experiences
A conversation about the structural inequities exacerbated by the pandemic and the response efforts, specifically how UMBC community members are working to resource minority communities in Baltimore City.
Dr. Letitia Dzirasa ‘03, Baltimore City Health Commissioner
Josh Michael ‘10, Director, Baltimore School Partnerships, Sherman STEM Teacher Scholars Programs
Diane Bell-McKoy ‘73, CEO, Associated Black Charities
Redefining Public Safety
A dialogue on the national movement for criminal justice reform and how UMBC community members are leading the way in Maryland.
The Honorable John Olszewski, Ph.D.‘17, Baltimore County Executive
William Joyner ‘11 , Equity Officer, Baltimore City Police Department
Eric Ford, Director, The Choice Program at UMBC
Questions? Please email Marie Lily, Director, Community Engagement, atmlilly@umbc.edu.
Posted: February 16, 2021, 4:51 PM
