The Stony Brook School of Health Professions commemorated its 2025 Outstanding Alumni Awards on March 26. This event was a gathering of faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends, intended to showcase alumni who have made notable contributions to their fields.
Dean Stacy Jaffee Gropack described the evening as "a joyous occasion that brought together our entire community — faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends." She noted that it was "an evening filled with pride and inspiration as we celebrated the remarkable achievements of our alumni who are making significant impacts in their respective fields." The event not only recognized individual honors but also strengthened "a strong sense of community spirit and connection among all attendees."
In her remarks, Dean Gropack emphasized that the occasion "truly showcased the power of our alumni network and the positive influence they have on the world."
The Outstanding Alumni Award honorees were as follows:
- Nesheta Akhter ’14, Applied Health Informatics
- Christopher Caravella ’09, Health Science
- Nina DePaola ’87, Physical Therapy
- Leah Holbrook ’07, Health Care Policy Management
- Tazia Shaw-Harrison ’08, Clinical Laboratory Sciences
- Brian Mitra ’01, Health Science
- Sasha Russ ’12, Respiratory Care
- Christopher Stoebe ’05, Physician Assistant
- Luke Schiele ’20, Occupational Therapy
- Claudine Weiner ’93, Athletic Training
Photos from the event are available for public viewing.