Jump into how Eric Dawson founded PBHA’s Peace Games and how he transformed the program from a simple celebration of community into a year-long conflict-resolution curriculum implemented nationally.

Peruse the story of how Lindsey Hyde began Strong Women Strong Girls at PBHA and its continued impact today.

Explore how Christi Tran’s extensive engagement with PBHA as a volunteer and officer transformed into a lifelong career in nonprofit expertise.

Discover how Kwame Owusu-Kesse’s journey from CYEP volunteer to CEO of Harlem Children’s Zone is helping transform the fight against poverty.

Many of our alumni carry the lessons and values they learned through PBHA into their careers in healthcare—whether in medical academia and research, clinical practice, nursing, or healthcare innovation. In this series, we spotlight a diverse group of PBHA alumni who have dedicated their careers to advancing the wellbeing of others, making a lasting impact in communities around the world. Their stories highlight the power of combining compassion, innovation, and service, demonstrating how PBHA’s commitment to social justice and community service continues to shape leaders in the healthcare field.

Read about how Aja Jovanovski Bean’s SUP experience continues to shape her career in pediatrics.

Discover how Jennifer Leaning’s PBHA experience across the world shaped her extensive journey in public health research and advocacy.

Read about the lessons and practices Tina Shih carries from her time mentoring in Chinatown into her work as a clinical professor at UCSF.

Explore how James Nelson’s groundbreaking medical career and innovative contributions to healthcare were shaped by his early experiences with the PBHA’s Mental Health Committee

Discover how Ben Hsu’s experience with PBHA’s CHAD inspired shaped his career in biopharmaceutical development, where he works to address unmet medical needs.

Dive into how Malcolm Mitchell continues to be affected by PBHA’s values in his career as a physician…over 50 years after graduating.

Look into how Amy Schneider dedicates her work in family medicine to communities all over the world using values and perspectives she gathered from PBHA.

Read about how Steph Gunderson’s experience with HSHS shaped her path to becoming a compassionate cancer nurse and a strong advocate for her patients.

Jump into Anna Rowe Dennis’s inspiring journey from volunteering at PBHA’s Harvard Square Homeless Shelter to NPMF to becoming nurse and midwife, a journey reflecting her advocacy for marginalized groups.

Dive into Dr. Jeff Schweitzer’s journey from volunteering with PBHA’s Chinatown Afterschool Program to becoming a leading neurosurgeon, and learn how his early experiences shaped his commitment to serving diverse and underserved communities.

Explore how Dr. Debra Stulberg’s leadership at PBHA inspired her career in family medicine and shaped her commitment to advocating for structural change in health care and beyond.

Read about Dr. Sae Takada's journey from PBHA to UCLA, where she combines health services research, primary care, and a deep commitment to social justice to improve the lives of underserved communities.

The arts have thrived within the PBHA community, manifesting in various ways—from volunteers who stumble into theatrical programming to help participants express themselves, to talented artists leading regular after-school initiatives, and creatives exploring their craft both within and beyond PBHA. In this series, we share stories that highlight experiences in artistic programming and shine a spotlight on PBHA alumni who have gone on to achieve remarkable careers in the arts as actors, writers, musicians, and more.

Check out this heart-felt tribute to PBHA, Lee Smith, and Yo-Yo Ma, by Doug Schmidt.

Dive into Clifford Greene’s story, where he shares a pivotal experience in his life, marked by theater, community, and love.