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The certified Project Management Professional views her accomplishments as the result of her willingness to grasp opportunities and to try new things. She acknowledges that her experiences as an immigrant American taught her to be resilient and challenged her to remain authentic. Her Caribbean upbringing prepared her to be adaptable and to be sensitive to the needs and challenges of those working on issues of development in under-resourced settings. “Every day, I endeavour to be a good steward of the opportunities that come my way and the efforts for which I am responsible,” Dr. Rogers said. S he is also very thankful to her leadership at the U.S. Peace Corps —an agency dedicated to world peace and friendship—and to the amazing team of Guyanese locals and U.S. staff at Peace Corps in Guyana, who she commended for their willingness to be led by her. Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. Peace Corps , Carol Spahn offered congratulations by letter to Dr. Rogers: “This award is a testament to your many years of tireless and successful work in the fields of global health and education and the meaningful impact you have been able to make on the world. I am so pleased Johns Hopkins is recognising you with this award, and I am grateful for your leadership of the Peace Corps - Guyana team.” The Global Achievement Award is one of six categories of awards to honour outstanding alumni, faculty, and friends of Johns Hopkins. Presented every year, the award honours alumni who exemplify the Johns Hopkins tradition of excellence and have brought credit to the university and their profession in the international arena through their professional achievements or humanitarian service. l
Scholarship recipient Dr. Anja Greaves receives cheque from Chairman of the Cato Burton Foundation, Professor Sir Errol Walrond and President of the COB Board of Directors, Dr. Lynette Holder.
Dr. Anja Greaves is the latest recipient of the Cato Burton Foundation/City of Bridgetown Credit Union scholarship. The Master of Public Health (MPH) student currently works as Senior Registrar and the Chief Resident in the Department of Paediatrics at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital . The health practitioner said while she has a vested interest in women’s health, she has developed a love for paediatrics and intends to become a public health advocate to help bridge the gap between primary and tertiary care. Dr. Greaves was officially honoured during a presentation ceremony held on 15 February 2023. Chairman of the foundation, Professor Sir Errol Walrond and President of the Board of Directors of the City of Bridgetown (COB) Credit Union, Dr. Lynette Holder were among those in attendance. “Several people questioned my decision to have yet another degree with UWI, but I am a firm believer that UWI graduates are exceptionally trained and can represent themselves on any platform around the world,” said the awardee. “I want to work with women primarily of reproductive age to give guidance on birth control, STIs [sexually transmitted infections] and the importance of antenatal care. Finally, I want to take part in research endeavours to help put Barbados and the region on the map, to ensure that our medical students understand the
importance of practising evidence-based medicine, and to ensure that they are not disadvantaged when placed against a colleague of similar standing from a developed country.” Head of the Department of Preclinical and Health Sciences in the Faculty of Medical Sciences at the Cave Hill Campus Dr. Damian Cohall said the MPH programme was developed primarily to provide the region with a well-trained and agile public health workforce. He said the pandemic has spurred renewed interest in the MPH programme that continues to attract students from diverse backgrounds and nationalities. “We are proud to see our students and graduates in Barbados and across the region making active and meaningful contributions not only to the management of COVID-19 but to other health emergencies such as the volcanic ash fall, as well as providing clinical and technical support and in conducting health services research for decision making.” The Cato Burton Foundation was founded in memory of St. Vincent and the Grenadines-born Sir Arnott Cato who gave over 60 years of service in the areas of medicine and politics to Barbados. The Cato Burton Foundation/City of Bridgetown Credit Union scholarship began in 2010 and is awarded annually. l
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