HHS 2017 Award Recipients
Distinguished Service Award
This award honors alumni with demonstrated leadership ability in the community through the development of/or significant contributions to private or public programs that improve or enhance the quality of life for individuals, families, and/or communities.
Lee Ann De Reus
Associate Professor, Human Development & Family Studies; Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Pennsylvania State University - Altoona
Co-founder/Chair of the Board
Panzi Foundation USA
Hollidaysburg, PA
EDUCATION
PhD '97, Human Development and Family Studies, Purdue University
MS ’92, Human Development and Family Studies, Purdue University
BS '86, Political Science, Iowa State University
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS |
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2010-Present |
Co-founder/Chair of the Board, Panzi Foundation USA |
1997-Present | Associate Professor, Human Development & Family Studies; Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Pennsylvania State University - Altoona |
2015 | Distinguished Donahue Scholar, Lasell College, Newton, MA |
2013 | TEDxPSU Selected Speaker, Pennsylvania State University |
2013 | Distinguished Honors Faculty, Pennsylvania State University - Altoona |
2009 | Carl Wilkens Fellow, Genocide Intervention Network, Washington, DC |
Distinguished Alumni Award
This award honors alumni who have significantly advanced their careers and have demonstrated noteworthy professional accomplishments that reflect favorably on their profession, Purdue and society.
Jo Ann Brooks, PhD, RN, FAAN, FCCP
System Vice President, Quality & Safety
Indiana University Health
Indianapolis, IN
EDUCATION
PhD '90, Nursing, Indiana University, Indianapolis
MS ’79, Nursing, University of Arizona, Tucson
BS ’77, Nursing, Indiana University, Indianapolis
AAS ’74, Nursing, Purdue University
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS |
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2005-Present | System Vice President, Quality and Safety, Indiana University Health |
2005-Present |
Assistant Adjunct Professor, Indiana University School of Nursing, Indianapolis, IN |
2002-2005 |
Assistant Clinical Professor Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, Department of Surgery - Thoracic Surgery Division |
1998-Present |
American College of Chest Physicians |
1996-Present |
American Academy of Nursing |
1977-Present |
American Association of Critical Care Nurses |
T. Pepper Burruss
Director of Sports Medicine Administration
Green Bay Packers
De Pere, WI
EDUCATION
BS ’77, Physical Therapy, Northwestern University Medical School
BA ’76, Health and Kinesiology, Purdue University
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS |
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2015-Present | Director of Sports Medicine Administration, Green Bay Packers |
1993-2015 |
Head Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapist, Green Bay Packers |
1987-1993 |
Founder and Co-owner, Pro Sports Physical Therapy |
1977-1993 |
Assistant Athletic Trainer, New York Jets |
Professor Marilyn A. Nippold
Professor, Communication Disorders and Sciences Program, College of Education
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
EDUCATION
PhD ’82, Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, Purdue University
MA ’76, Communicative Disorders, California State University Long Beach
BA '72, Philosophy, University of California Los Angeles
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS |
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1997-Present |
Professor, Communication Disorders and Sciences Program, College of Education, University of Oregon |
2003-2008 |
HEDCO Endowed Professorship (5-year rotating award) |
2002-2004 |
Area Head/Department Head, Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, College of Education, University of Oregon |
2000 |
Visiting Erskine Fellow, Department of Speech and Language Therapy, University of Canterbury Christchurch, New Zealand |
1996-1999 |
Program Chair and Director of Graduate Studies, Communication Disorders and Sciences Program, College of Education, University of Oregon |
1988-1997 |
Associate Professor, Communication Disorders and Sciences, College of Education, University of Oregon |
Pete Sears
Executive Vice President and Group President - Americas
Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Chicago, IL
EDUCATION
BS ’86, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Purdue University
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS |
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2014-Present |
Executive Vice President and Group President – Americas Hyatt Hotels Corporation |
2014-Present |
Senior Vice President Operations, Asia Pacific, Hyatt Hotels Corporation |
2009-Present |
Senior Vice President, Operations, North America, Hyatt Hotels Corporation |
2006-2009 |
Senior Vice President, Field Operations, Hyatt Hotels Corporation |
2005-2006 |
General Manager, Hyatt Regency San Francisco |
Jamie S. Street, M.D.
Former Senior Director, Field Medical Physician, Neurosciences
External Medical Relations, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
Indianapolis, IN
EDUCATION
MD '74, School of Medicine, Indiana University
BS ’68, Home Economics, Purdue University
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS |
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2016-Present |
Chair, Public Health Graduate Program External Advisory Committee, Purdue University |
2015-Present |
Member, School of Nursing External Advisory Committee, Purdue University |
2001-2012 |
Senior Director and Field Medical Physician, Neurosciences, External Medical Relations, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, Wilmington, DE |
1989-2001 |
Clinical Research Physician, Neuroscience Division, Lilly Research Laboratories, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, Indiana |
1978-1989 |
Private Practice in Neurology, Indianapolis, Indiana |