PiAf 2014 Gala and Photos

On Thursday, October 23, 2014, Princeton in Africa celebrated 15 years of Fellows at its 2014 Annual Gala. We presented the first-ever Princeton in Africa Founders’ Medal to the Co-Founders of Princeton in Africa (Jim Floyd, George Hritz and Frank Strasburger), and the Princeton in Africa Medal to the Tierney Family. Thank you to everyone who supported our event and thanks to all who joined us – you helped make the evening a great success!

You can see more photos of the event here.

In honor of the co-founders, Emmy Award-winning videographer James Blue (Princeton Class of ’91) produced a video in which the co-founders and Emily Holland (one of PiAf’s first two Fellows) discussed the history of PiAf as an organization. To watch the video, click here.

 

Princeton in Africa Annual Gala

Tierney Family and Fred Swaniker at 2014 GalaCo-Founders and Jim Robinson at 2014 Gala

Thursday, October 23, 2014
A private club in Manhattan
New York, NY

6 p.m. cocktail reception and silent auction
7 p.m. dinner, program, and live auction

 

Princeton in Africa will be hosting its annual gala on Thursday, October 23, 2014 in New York City to honor the Tierney Family and the Princeton in Africa Co-Founders – Jim Floyd, George Hritz and Frank Strasburger. For more details, keep reading or check out our press release for the event (available here)!

You are cordially invited to the presentation of

The Princeton in Africa Medal to

The Tierney Family

Tierney Family photo

 

 

 

 

 

 

In recognition of their volunteer and philanthropic work across the African continent and their work to bring funding and much-needed attention to companies and communities in sub-Saharan Africa

and, in honor of 15 years of sending Fellows to Africa,

The Princeton in Africa Founders’ Medal to

Jim Floyd, George Hritz & Frank Strasburger

Jim Floyd photo 1

George Hritz cropped photo from 2011 benefitFrank Strasburger photo

 

 

 

 

 

 

In recognition of their initiative in establishing an organization committed to service and their commitment to the advancement of Africa

Thursday, October 23, 2014
6 p.m. cocktail reception and silent auction
7 p.m. dinner, program, and live auction
Business attire required

Please RSVP by October 3, 2014

Tickets to our annual gala are now sold out.

Princeton in Africa’s annual gala provides us with a significant portion of our program and operating funds each year, and we are extremely grateful for all contributions and support. Thank you for making our remarkable fellowship program possible!

www.princetoninafrica.org / piaf@princetoninafrica.org / 609.258.7215

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Our History

In 1999, a group of Princeton alumni, faculty, and staff launched Princeton in Africa as an independent affiliate of Princeton University inspired by the University’s informal motto, “Princeton in the Nation’s Service and in the Service of All Nations.” In 2010, the program opened up to include graduates of any US accredited university in order to meet the growing demand from host organizations and allow more young professionals access to the unique opportunities afforded by PiAf. During the past 20 years, we have placed over 600 Fellows with more than 100 organizations in 36 countries, while developing more strategic partnerships across Africa and creating more opportunities for our alumni community to engage with the continent and with one another.

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Testimonials

The International Rescue Committee has been so fortunate to have had a longstanding relationship with Princeton in Africa since our very first Fellows landed in Rwanda in 1999.  Whether it was Emily or Renee in 1999 or the 110 Fellows across 14 IRC countries over the years, we have been blessed by the relationship, the quality of the Fellows and the impact on what IRC does on the ground every single day.

Brian Johnson
Chief Human Resources Officer
International Rescue Committee

My fellowship has been the most impactful personal and professional development opportunity of my life. I wanted a post-college experience that would push my limits, expand my comfort zone, and help me discern the next steps in my career journey. And this has been the case.

Ryan Elliott
2014-15 Fellow
Baylor Pediatric AIDS Initiative in Lesotho

I can honestly say that this year has changed my life and my view of what’s possible for the future. Princeton in Africa isn’t just a one-year fellowship, it’s an introduction to a particular way of life and a new way of thinking about the world. I feel like so many doors are open now that I never would have considered before.

Katie Fackler
2010-11 Fellow
UN World Food Programme

My Princeton in Africa fellowship was everything I could have hoped for and much more. The myriad of experiences makes my head swim, and it has strengthened my desire to help underserved populations worldwide.

David Bartels
2006-2007 Fellow
Baylor Pediatric AIDS Initiative

Princeton in Africa was an invaluable experience for me. I learned an infinite amount through my work and through living in Uganda. I also realized that I want to continue working on African issues as long as I can.

Alexis Okeowo
2006-2007 Fellow
The New Vision

The International Rescue Committee’s experience with Princeton in Africa has been exceptional. Each Fellow brings excellent writing and analytical skills as well as unique interests and passions that enrich the program and the field office environment. We were so pleased we expanded the program to more field offices.

Susan Riehl
Human Resources, IRC

The Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation has been working in Africa for over 11 years through its Secure the Future program.  One common theme in all aspects of program implementation is having passionate, energetic individuals on the ground who can think outside the box and then transfer the skills for sustainability.  The Princeton In Africa Fellows have been a huge asset in this regard and our programs and patients have been better for it.

John Damonti
President, Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation