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"Think Bigger and Bolder"

Making a difference in the pandemic

February 9, 2021 by Kristina Khodai

Bears have big hearts and big minds. And they have put them to good use during the COVID-19 pandemic. From fundraising to helping direct patient care, these COB graduates have made a difference. Here are their stories. 

This Bear was part of CoxHealth’s COVID response team
Christina Lehr
Master of Health Administration, 2020

With a heart for service, alumnus works on vaccine distribution
Carter Allen
Bachelor’s in International Business and minor in Spanish, 2008

Alumna liaises between Hospital Association, U.S. Government
Kristina Weger
Bachelor’s in international management and geography with a minor in French

This COB alumna is CFO of a company that creates UVC disinfection products to help stop the spread of COVID
Brooke Meier
Master of Accountancy and forensic certification, 2011

Business president establishes fund for food-service workers
Bernie Fechtel
Bachelor’s in finance and general business, 1980

Fashion design alumna in NYC provides masks to health care workers
Abbigail Dansby
Bachelor’s in fashion design and product development, 2018

 

Learn more about MSU’s COVID-19 response

Filed Under: Alumni Spotlight, COB Connection Tagged With: Abbigail Dansby, Bernie Fechtel, Brooke Meier, Carter Allen, Christina Lehr, Kristina Weger

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