Each year, your Alumni Association honors volunteer leaders who are making a difference in their communities. This year, the Volunteer Leadership Conference Awards on Sept. 5 recognized six ways volunteers are spreading Terp pride and alumni excellence. Whether by hosting Do Good Service events, or serving to bridge students and alums, these leaders are helping alums across the nation Stay Fearless.

Hayley Pinkowitz '25 serves as the president of the Student Alumni Leadership Council. She represents the student voice with leadership groups like the Alumni Association Board of Governors, gives presentations across campus and heads the executive council, a team of student leaders within the SALC.

During her time with the council, she launched SALC’s first ever Professional Clothing Drive Swap, an event that gave students the opportunity to pick out professional clothing for their next interview or job.

Prior to her role as President, Pinkowitz served as the 2024 Vice President of Campus Programming as well as the M Book Chair on SALC. She has also made significant contributions to the campus community as the Alumni Engagement Member Chair for Omicron Delta Kappa Honors Society and as a Family Weekend Ambassador. Her legacy and impact have grown well beyond the Alumni Association and have been recognized campus-wide.

The College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences (CMNS) Alumni Network hosted not only a successful event, but also an incredible partnership.

The event featured a partnership with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Attendees learned from their CBF representative about the importance of oysters, working to purify the waters of our local estuary.

Terps spent the morning in gloves, scrubbing the cages to help the oysters thrive, so they can continue filtering the Bay, improving water quality, and supporting marine life.

Hosted by the University of Maryland Black Alumni Network (UMBA), “When Black Women Lead: Challenges, Purpose and Change” highlighting the voices and experiences of Black women in leadership. This program brought together accomplished leaders from across industries to candidly explore the realities of leadership at the highest levels, the resilience required to remain true to their purpose, and the ways they are driving positive change for the Black community. 

The event was co-sponsored with the UMD office of Multicultural Involvement and Community Advocacy and provided attendees — which included alums, students, and community members — with both inspiration and practical tools for leadership.

When Krista Scanlan '13 joined the Prince George’s County Alumni Network Board in June 2024, her commitment was clear. With no prior board experience, she was quickly asked to serve as President—and immediately helped refresh and energize the network with a full calendar of activities.

A standout example of her leadership was the “ICE at National Harbor” program, where she secured group rates to make the experience accessible for alumni and families. The result: the network’s best-attended event of the year.

Just as notable is her ability to unite a diverse board—from recent graduates to retirees—fostering collaboration and encouraging others to step into leadership roles, ensuring the network’s long-term success.

Over the past three years, Zachary Rabovsky '09 transformed the School of Public Health’s Student & Alumni Mentor Program. What began as a fully virtual, pandemic-era model grew under his leadership into a flexible hybrid program, with both in-person and virtual opportunities that continue to keep mentors returning year after year.

Rabovsky also organized a speed-networking event to help students build professional connections, and a workshop with the Dean’s Student Advisory Council focused on interview tips. These thoughtful initiatives have helped students not only gain valuable skills, but also feel supported as they enter the public health field in an uncertain time.

Beyond the Mentor Program, Rabovsky is a deeply engaged volunteer. He consistently steps forward to speak on panels, review award nominations, support committee work, and represent the SPH community. Each spring, he and his family can be found cheering on the Gymkana Home Show—a small but telling example of his loyalty and enthusiasm. His leadership on the SPH Alumni Network board has been invaluable, and his impact is felt throughout the broader alumni and school communities.

Over the past two years, the Baltimore Terps Alumni Network has made an extraordinary impact. The board has grown stronger, not just in numbers, but in retention, collaboration, and shared participation. Their teamwork has led to thoughtful engagement with local alums, and a growing social media presence amplifies every event. The network celebrates Terps before and after each program, sharing gratitude with attendees and spreading the excitement to those who couldn’t make it.

From social gatherings like the Summer Kickoff Happy Hour and the Holiday Pizza Party, to professional networking events such as Cheers to Careers hosted at Terp-owned breweries, to educational experiences like an evening at the National Aquarium, this board has offered something for everyone. Their programs are inclusive of all ages, with initiatives like Tipping Our Hats to Recent Grads that celebrate and engage the newest members of our alumni community.

Your Alumni Association supports alums coming together, wherever they are in the world. Whether by region, school/college or affinity, Terps together stay fearless forever.