Alumni Fellows Conversations with OSU Influencers
Since 1988, the Oregon State University Alumni Association has recognized caring, passionate and talented members of Beaver Nation who have distinguished themselves in their professions and their communities. This year, we took a special look at the amazing ways alumni are making a positive change in the Portland Metro area – including our neighbors in southwest Washington.
Get to know each one of our 2023 Alumni Fellows better through four small group conversations.
ALUMNI FELLOWS ONLINE CELEBRATION
View our celebration where we honored all 12 alumni and explored how they are ensuring that OSU's economic footprint and innovative spirit are positively felt in Portland communities and beyond, and how OSU prepared them for this work. This program was originally recorded on April 11, 2023.
Keith Dempsey, ’93, M.S. ’96, Ph.D. ’10
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Alumni Legacy Award
With more than 20 years of experience in the fields of counseling, therapy and health care advocacy for African Americans, Keith Dempsey leads his own counseling and consulting practice in the Portland area. He is a founding member and chair of the OSU Black Alumni and Friends Network and has served on the Oregon State University Alumni Association Board of Directors, the OSU Alumni Council and the OSU Alumni Undergraduate Scholarship Committee.
Kim Fritz-Ogren, M.S. ’12, Ph.D. ’15
Nominated by the Graduate School
Lori Gibson, DVM ’99
Nominated by the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine
Bob Grover, ’83
Matt Morton, Ed.M. ’98
Bill Nicholson, ’80
Olivia Quiroz, ’05
Joth Ricci, ’91
Julia Rosen, Ph.D. ’14
Mary Deits Rousseau, ’71
David Vernier, M.S. ’76
Anita Winn, ’79
After earning a degree in clothing textiles and related arts, Anita Winn embarked on an extensive career in merchandising. She managed stores, gained experience as a regional merchandiser and clothing buyer, and, in 2016, retired as business planning director of North America Nike Factory Stores. She is a founding and executive member of the College of Business Merchandising Management Advisory Council and has been a member of the OSU Design Network since 2014, serving as its chair for two years. This group of Portland-area alumni and friends working in design and merchandising management offers networking connections and career advice to OSU students.
Preparing Diverse Teachers for Diverse Learners with 2020 Alumni Fellow Betty Hutchinson Flad
Oct 23, 2020
As classrooms become increasingly diverse, we must recruit and prepare diverse teachers.
Diversity and inclusion in higher education with 2020 Alumni Fellow Rebecca Hernandez
Oct 23, 2020
Effectively educating first generation Latino students requires organizational leaders to examine curriculum, structure, policy and process changes.
The disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on Latino communities with 2020 Alumni Fellow Dr. Eva Galvez
Oct 23, 2020
A talk about the social determinants of health, their role in shaping health, and how to begin to address these factors to achieve health equity for all Oregonians.
From OSU to CEO with 2020 Alumni Fellow Ric Campo
Oct 23, 2020
Ric speaks about how Camden has gone from good to great and why companies need to put their employees, customers and communities before earnings.
Leading during a crisis: From Hurricane Harvey to COVID-19 with Alumni Fellow Dr. SreyRam Kuy
Oct 22, 2020
A conversation about leading through health crises ranging from hurricane devastation and the opioid epidemic to COVID-19.
Building a team to transform OSU Food Science & Tech. with OSU Alumni Fellow Julianne Wood-Rethwill
Oct 22, 2020
The Department of Food Science & Technology is leading in strong, science-based education, research and outreach in sustainable food systems.
A record of climate change: Integrating Indigenous knowledge with Alumni Fellow Margaret Hiza Redsteer
Oct 22, 2020
Broadening our understanding of climate-induced ecosystem change and provides a compelling glimpse at the interconnectivity of humans with the natural world.
Indigenous peoples' social justice in academia OSU Alumni Fellow Cristina Eisenberg
Oct 21, 2020
Drawing from her work as a community ecologist, Dr. Eisenberg presents pathways to advance social justice for Indigenous peoples and persons of color globally.
The importance of mentoring developing leaders with OSU Alumni Fellow Scott Williams
Oct 21, 2020
It is important to lead by example and take the time to invest in others and mentor them to become leaders for tomorrow.
Caring about science, nature and each other with OSU Alumni Fellow Christopher Johns
Oct 21, 2020
Johns leads a conversation about telling vital stories through photography and his decisions on what to feature in the magazine.