Student Conversation with Dr. Rajiv Shah, President of The Rockefeller Foundation

Join Dr. Rajiv Shah, President of the Rockefeller Foundation for a conversation exclusively for students in Lancaster Lounge from 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 11, 2025.  Moderated by Director of Health Professions Advising, Valerie Bennett.

Dr. Rajiv Shah has been a tireless and dedicated leader, committed to advancing the missions of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the United States Department of Agriculture. Serving alongside some of the most innovative leaders in the world, navigating major natural disasters and man-made crises, Shah has successfully delivered results and lived up to USAID’s goal of partnering to end extreme poverty and to promote resilient, democratic societies while advancing security and prosperity. From developing infrastructure to igniting power in Africa to empowering people around the world with skills and opportunities, he has reshaped and re-envisioned a government agency to tackle even the most intractable challenges.

Currently, Shah leads cutting-edge work as president of The Rockefeller Foundation, a global leader of innovative philanthropy at the forefront of providing solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. Previously, he served as under secretary of agriculture for research, education, and economics and was chief scientist at the United States Department of Agriculture. He also spent eight years at the Gates Foundation at its inception, where he led efforts in global health, agriculture, and financial services. 

Following the student conversation, a keynote lecture by Dr. Shah will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Mills Hall Event Space. More information can be found here: https://cglink.me/2dK/r1952984

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Co-hosted with: Student Activities , Career Exploration and Development, McKeen Center for the Common Good, Health Professions Advising

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