The UW School of Public Health recognizes our alumni of impact who have demonstrated a record of distinguished service and achievement across public health disciplines and settings. These recognized alumni are leaders, trailblazers, educators, innovators, influencers and health equity heroes that represent just a slice of the School’s community of more than 11,000 alumni worldwide.
Around the globe, our alumni are collaborating across sectors to expand access to health care, improve maternal and child health, and strengthen health systems. They’re tackling complex health related issues due to climate change, injury prevention and houselessness. Some are creating new research methodologies and building the statistical foundation needed to make advances and breakthroughs in public health and medicine. Not matter what our alumni are up to, they continue to share their wisdom and knowledge with the next generation of public health professionals.
2025 Alumni of Impact Award
Jeanne Marrazzo named 2025 Alumni of Impact Awardee for the UW School of Public Health
Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo, a renowned national public health leader, has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Alumni of Impact Award.
Given annually by the University of Washington School of Public Health (UW SPH), this prestigious award recognizes an SPH alum who has demonstrated outstanding achievements in the field of public health and has made significant contributions to their communities.
Dr. Marrazzo has most recently served as the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) where she oversees research to advance the understanding, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases.