Class of 1990
Ann Kurth, PhD leads in health and higher education, with a passion for health equity. As 10th Dean of YSN, she had the honor of working with faculty, alumnae, students, staff and colleagues across Yale, to advance YSN’s mission. During her 7 years as dean she helped lead YSN to its highest ranking (4th in US/7th globally); doubled operating budgets, tuition revenue, and endowment; increased student and faculty representativeness; created the first philanthropy board and largest gifts from living donors ($44 million raised plus $50m Yale match underway). Dr. Kurth co-led Yale’s sustainability Initiative; contributed to its strategy for diversity and inclusion; and co-founded the Yale Institute for Global Health. Currently Dr. Kurth serves as President of the New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM), the first nurse and epidemiologist leader in its 176-year history of advancing healthier lifespans for all. She sits on the Board of Yale New Haven Hospital.
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