Michael L. Anderson, BS, LeBow College of Business, 1989

Mr. Anderson was the first Drexel basketball player to make the roster of an NBA team. At Drexel, he led the Dragons to their first-ever NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship appearance in 1986. A year later, he led the Dragons to an upset over a stellar U.S. Navy team in the Palestra, one of the biggest wins in school history. Mr. Anderson is in the top ten all-time in career NCAA steals with 341 and tied for first all-time in career triple doubles. He was recognized in 2008 by the Colonial Athletic Association as a Men's Basketball Legend.
April 2015

Maria Mascioli Charlton, MBA, LeBow College of Business, 1982

Ms. Charlton is the chief financial officer of Edmar Abrasive Company, a family owned manufacturer and distributor of abrasive and diamond products used primarily in the construction industry. Ms. Charlton has been one of Drexel's most dedicated volunteers in several capacities, including serving as chair of the Drexel University Alumni Association Board of Governors from 2007 to 2009 and as a member of the Board of Trustees. She currently serves on the President's Leadership Council and the LeBow Dean's Advisory Council.
April 2015

Paul Citron, BS College of Engineering, 1969; Honorary Degree, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, 2013. Former Vice President of Technology Policy and Academic Relations at Medtronic

Mr. Citron retired in 2003 after a 32-year career with Medtronic, Inc., the world's largest medical device company. In 1980, he was given Medtronic's "Inventor of Distinction" award for his role as co-inventor of the tined pacing lead, a technology that markedly improved the reliability, ease of implant, and effectiveness of cardiac pacing. This design quickly became the lead of choice among physicians and continues to be prescribed 40+ years after its invention, having been used in millions of patients. In addition, he has several other medical device-related patents. Mr. Citron has worked as an advisor to leading biomedical engineering institutions including Johns Hopkins University, MIT, University of Minnesota, Georgia Tech, Drexel, City College of New York, and Case Western Reserve. He currently serves on UCSD's Bioengineering Board of Trustees, University of Washington's Center for Dialysis Innovation scientific advisory board, and the Salk Institute of Biological Studies' Council. Mr. Citron was elected Founding Fellow of the American Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) and to the National Academy of Engineering.
June 2017

Angela Dowd-Burton, BS, LeBow College of Business, 1974 / MBA, LeBow College of Business, 1979

Ms. Dowd-Burton is executive director for the City of Philadelphia's Office of Economic Opportunity. She was appointed by Mayor Michael Nutter to her role in 2010 and is responsible for leveraging regional business services to expand the capacity of minority and women-owned businesses and their ability to successfully compete in the public, private and non-profit sectors. Ms. Dowd-Burton has received numerous awards including the U.S. Small Business Administration 2012 Minority Business Champion of the Year Award.
April 2015

Moshe M. Kam, MS, College of Engineering, 1985 / PhD, College of Engineering, 1987

Dr. Kam is the dean of the Newark College of Engineering at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Previously, he was the department head of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Drexel University. Dr. Kam is a former president and CEO of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the world's largest professional technical association.
April 2015

Gary M. Mignogna, BS, College of Engineering, 1980; MS, College of Engineering, 1981. President and CEO, AREVA Inc.

Mr. Mignogna is the President and Chief Executive Officer of AREVA Inc., the U.S. based subsidiary of global energy company AREVA Group. His career with the company began when he was a student working through Drexel University's engineering co-op program. As he demonstrated and honed his technical, management, and leadership skills over the years, he advanced to executive positions and was selected to lead AREVA Inc. in June 2014.
Mr. Mignogna is currently a member of the Nuclear Energy Institute's Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Nuclear Strategic Initiative Advisory Committee, and Audit Committee; and he is currently the Chairman of the Institute of Nuclear Power Operation's Supplier Participant Advisory Committee. He has demonstrated a strong commitment to operational excellence by launching a number of initiatives including the AREVA Voyager program to develop up-and-coming leaders in engineering and the AREVA Engineering Training & Qualification Program to facilitate knowledge transfer specific to the nuclear industry. He is a strong supporter of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education outreach. He has held numerous positions on community non-profit and university engineering advisory boards.
In addition to his two degrees from Drexel, Mr. Mignogna received a Master of Business Administration from Lynchburg College. In 2015, he was inducted into the Drexel 100, and in 2016, he received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Lynchburg College.
June 2017

Roberta Scheller, BS, Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, 1980. Philanthropist and Civic Leader

Ms. Scheller is a leading philanthropist and civic leader. She is a trustee of The Roberta and Ernest Scheller, Jr. Family Foundation, which is a notable funder of charitable organizations and higher education, among other causes. Ms. Scheller has served as the corporate secretary for Silberline Manufacturing, and before enrolling in Drexel for her degree, she attended Parsons School of Design in New York City. Upon graduation, she worked as an editor for Conde Nast Publishing in Greenwich, Connecticut.
June 2017

Ira M. Taffer, BS, College of Arts and Sciences, 1979; PhD, College of Arts and Sciences, 1983. Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

Dr. Taffer is a scientist, entrepreneur and currently Associate Dean in the College of Arts and Sciences. He was previously Interim Department Head of the Department of Chemistry (2013-2015) and Interim Head of the Department of English and Philosophy (2015-2017) at Drexel University. In 1983, he co-founded BIOMOL International, a producer of research products for the basic medical research market that was sold to Enzo Biochem, Inc. in 2008. Dr. Taffer is also a dedicated volunteer in several capacities at Drexel University, having served as the chair of the Alumni Association Board of Governors and as a member of the Board of Trustees. In addition, he has been a member of the College of Arts and Sciences Advisory Board since 1996.
June 2017

Rear Adm. Scott A. Weikert (ret.), BS, College of Engineering, 1981

Now retired after an exemplary 39 year career with the U.S. Navy, Rear Adm. Weikert served as Rear Admiral, Civil Engineer Corps; Deputy Commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command; and Deputy Chief of Civil Engineers, U.S. Navy. His military awards include the Legion of Merit (2 awards); Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal (2 awards); Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (3 awards); Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2 awards); and various other service decorations.
April 2015

Mark L. Boxer, MS, College of Computing and Informatics, 2001

Dr. Boxer is global chief information officer and executive vice president for Cigna Corporation. He has been honored as a "Premier 100 IT Leader" by Computerworld and as an "Elite Eight" technology executive by Insurance and Technology magazine. Dr. Boxer is a business advocate and champion for advancing the employment of the disabled, receiving the "Anthony Coelho ADA Award" and sharing the American Association of People with Disabilities "Justice for All" Award with two U.S Congressman. Dr. Boxer earned a doctorate in global public health from Arizona's School of Health Sciences.
April 2015

K. Blair Christie, BS, LeBow College of Business, 1994 / MBA, LeBow College of Business, 1999

Ms. Christie is senior vice president and chief marketing officer at Cisco, a worldwide leader in networking. She has responsibility for the company's global marketing, corporate communications and government affairs groups. A frequent speaker on communications and women's issues, Ms. Christie has received numerous awards and honors including PR Week magazine's "Power List" 2012 and 2013, Forbes Magazine's 2012 "Top 20 Most Social CMO's in the Fortune 100" and B to B Magazine's 2012 "Top Marketers." She was also named a Henry Crown Fellow in 2015.
April 2015

Richard J. Cohen, PhD, Medical College of Pennsylvania, 1978

Since 1980, Dr. Cohen has served as president and chief executive officer of the Public Health Management Corporation, a non-profit public health institute in Philadelphia that builds healthier communities through partnerships with government, foundations, businesses and community-based organizations. Dr. Cohen leads close to 1,400 employees, more than 250 public health programs and approximately ten subsidiary organizations. Regionally and nationally, Dr. Cohen is sought not only for his depth of experience in public health delivery and management, but also for his insight into the underlying issues.
April 2015

Dorothea R. Johnson, MD, Woman's Medical College, 1956 / Honorary Degree, Medical College of Pennsylvania, 1986

Dr. Johnson served as vice president for Health Affairs at AT&T until her retirement after 38 years in 1995. As one of the first women to break the glass ceiling in a large firm, Dr. Johnson initiated the first culture-based health promotion program in the corporate world. She founded Total Life Concept (TLC), a process that extended the notion of risk factors to include the norms and values of the worksite. The work she initiated at AT&T is seen as a landmark step in the creation of a healthy work environment. In addition, in 1985, she became the first woman president of the American Occupational Medical Association.
April 2015

Robert Lifshin, BS, Goodwin College of Professional Studies, 1958

A dedicated supporter of students at Drexel University, Mr. Lifshin was an engineering officer at VA hospitals in upstate New York, and Pittsburgh, PA. He left the VA as chief engineering officer of the Hospital in Coral Gables, FL for a career at the HUD regional office in Philadelphia, PA, his home town. Mr. Lifshin was born in South Philadelphia and worked as draftsman in his early years. He was inspired by his wife, Genevieve, to pursue an engineering education at Drexel University. He became chief of the maintenance engineering section in the five state regions and became involved in promoting and monitoring the Central office public housing programs. Bob credits his educational and professional achievements to his beloved Genny and views his support of Drexel students as "paying back" the many advantages he received through his Drexel education.
Jun 2015

Arye Rosen, PhD, College of Engineering, 1993

Dr. Rosen is a visiting professor and associate vice president for Biomedical Research Partnerships at Rowan University. Previously, he was an academy professor at Drexel's School of Biomedical Engineering, Science & Health Systems and Electrical & Computer Engineering. He also served as the associate vice provost for strategic initiatives at Drexel. Dr. Rosen has been involved in research and development of microwave/millimeter-wave devices and circuits, microwave optical interaction, high-power semiconductor lasers and the use of energies for application in therapeutic medicine. He also co-founded the Medical Technology Center for Infants and Children at St. Peter's University Hospital.
April 2015

Sandra Sheller, ATR-BC, LPC, MCAT, College of Nursing and Health Professions, 2004; CE, College of Nursing and Health Professions, 2005. Art & Family Therapist and President, The Sheller Family Foundation

Ms. Sheller is an active civic leader, philanthropist, Licensed Professional Counselor, Board Certified Art Therapist, and Family Therapist. Working many years for The Salvation Army, she was recognized for her extraordinary influence in improving the lives of families experiencing homelessness. Significant to this was her involvement in the transformation of The Salvation Army Social Service Programs towards more trauma-informed practices and services in the Greater Philadelphia Area. Her sphere of influence captured the attention of the city of Philadelphia's Office of Homeless Services and the Deputy Mayor of Health and Opportunity who went on to support two pivotal projects of hers. The creation of a trauma-informed network group for social service employees and constituent agencies serving the homeless throughout Philadelphia - and a train-the-trainer trauma-informed parenting model which was cited in the 2014 National Report Card for Child Homelessness as one of three promising parenting programs.
She has presented as an expert panel member on homelessness for the US Department of Health and Human Services, and is a published author. At Drexel, she served on the College of Nursing and Health Professions Dean's Advisory Board, as a fellow at the Center for Non-Violence and Social Justice at the Dana and David Dornsife School of Public Health, and is a past Assistant Clinical Professor in the Hahnemann Creative Arts in Therapy Graduate Program. She presently serves as a Board member for The Salvation Army of Greater Philadelphia and Women Against Abuse. Most recently, she served on Mayor Kenney's transition committee, aiding in the selection of candidates for The City of Philadelphia's leadership positions.
Ms. Sheller and her husband have established The Stephen and Sandra Sheller Center for Social Justice at Temple University Beasley School of Law, The Stephen and Sandra Sheller Scholarship Fund for the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Foundation, and The Stephen and Sandra Sheller Commons of the South Philadelphia Free Library. At Drexel, The Stephen and Sandra Sheller 11th Street Family Health Services Center, named in their honor, has been designated as a model for the country for health-care delivery to underserved populations by The National Institute of Health.
Other distinguished honors include: The Salvation Army's highest citizen's award, The Other's Award, in 2007; the National Philanthropy Day Award in 2009; Drexel University's Service to Profession Alumni of the Year Award in 2012; Temple University's highest award to non-alumni, The Russel H. Conwell Award, in 2014; Women Against Abuse's Woman of the Year Award in 2015; and The National Liberty Museum's Heroes of Liberty Award in 2017.
May 2017

John "Jack" V. Wall, BS, College of Engineering, 1986

Ms. Sheller is an active civic leader, philanthropist, Licensed Professional Counselor, Board Certified Art Therapist, and Family Therapist. Working many years for The Salvation Army, she was recognized for her extraordinary influence in improving the lives of families experiencing homelessness. Significant to this was her involvement in the transformation of The Salvation Army Social Service Programs towards more trauma-informed practices and services in the Greater Philadelphia Area. Her sphere of influence captured the attention of the city of Philadelphia's Office of Homeless Services and the Deputy Mayor of Health and Opportunity who went on to support two pivotal projects of hers. The creation of a trauma-informed network group for social service employees and constituent agencies serving the homeless throughout Philadelphia – and a train-the-trainer trauma-informed parenting model which was cited in the 2014 National Report Card for Child Homelessness as one of three promising parenting programs. She has presented as an expert panel member on homelessness for the US Department of Health and Human Services, and is a published author. At Drexel she served on the College of Nursing and Health Professions Dean's Advisory Board, as a fellow at the Center for Non-Violence and Social Justice at the Dana and David Dornsife School of Public Health, and is a past Assistant Clinical Professor in the Hahnemann Creative Arts in Therapy Graduate Program. She presently serves as a Board member for The Salvation Army of Greater Philadelphia and Women Against Abuse. Most recently, she served on Mayor Kenney's transition committee, aiding in the selection of candidates for The City of Philadelphia's leadership positions. Ms. Sheller and her husband have established The Stephen and Sandra Sheller Center for Social Justice at Temple University Beasley School of Law, The Stephen and Sandra Sheller Scholarship Fund for the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Foundation, and The Stephen and Sandra Sheller Commons of the South Philadelphia Free Library. At Drexel, The Stephen and Sandra Sheller 11th Street Family Health Services Center; named in their honor, has been designated as a model for the country for health-care delivery to underserved populations by The National Institute of Health. Other distinguished honors include: in 2007 The Salvation Army's highest citizen's award, The Other's Award; in 2009, The National Philanthropy Day Award; in 2012, Drexel University's Service to Profession Alumni of the Year Award; in 2014, Temple University's highest award to a non-alumni, The Russell H. Conwell Award; in 2015, Women Against Abuse's Woman of the Year Award; and in 2017, The National Liberty Museum's Heroes of Liberty Award.
AMay 2017