2022 Fall/Winter Highlights of Hope
This is the 2022 Fall/Winter edition of Van Andel Institute's Highlights of Hope donor publication.
This is the 2022 Fall/Winter edition of Van Andel Institute's Highlights of Hope donor publication.
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PHILANTHROPY<br />
Powering the future <strong>of</strong> science<br />
through a network <strong>of</strong> young<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essionals — JBoard Ambassadors<br />
Van Andel Institute was built on a foundation <strong>of</strong> collaboration,<br />
innovation and inspiration — a place where scientists, educators<br />
and staff share a passion to improve health and enhance the<br />
lives <strong>of</strong> current and future generations. Our work is part <strong>of</strong> a<br />
network that extends far beyond West Michigan, connecting<br />
donors, business partners, supporters, volunteers and community<br />
members across the globe, all in the name <strong>of</strong> supporting cancer<br />
and Parkinson’s disease research.<br />
VAI’s JBoard Ambassadors are young pr<strong>of</strong>essionals who play a<br />
key role in this network, bringing modern perspectives and an<br />
ardent drive to improve the world around them. Ambassadors<br />
have a unique desire to stay current with the Institute’s work<br />
while also attending events and designing ways to empower VAI’s<br />
future. JBoard members receive firsthand updates on world-class<br />
research and education innovations, learning directly from those<br />
who are making it happen.<br />
JBoard Ambassadors receive the following perks:<br />
• Connect with a diverse network <strong>of</strong> West Michigan young<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essionals<br />
• Learn more about groundbreaking biomedical research from<br />
Institute scientists, allowing a sneak peek into the future<br />
• Meet the next generation <strong>of</strong> scientists at VAI Graduate School<br />
• Experience the future <strong>of</strong> K–12 education through VAI<br />
for Education<br />
• Receive exclusive invitations to health-science forums, luncheons<br />
and events<br />
• Earn recognition on the Institute’s website and annual report<br />
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