Alumni in Action

Adamik is part of Moderna's DNA manufacturing department, which develops DNA used in the biotechnology company's mRNA vaccines. That DNA helped speed the breakthrough mRNA-1273 COVID vaccine now in wide distribution across America.

The recent graduate worked through COVID-19 and the Texas winter storm to generate funds for Austin Pets Alive!, a no-kill animal shelter in Austin.

The Elon alumna works as a life enrichment associate at a senior living community in Durham where she makes meaningful connections with residents during a time of increased isolation.

Mathea Jacobs '04 manages KidZone TV, a state-of-the-art, interactive production and internal broadcast studio within the Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital. In this role, Mathea gives patients an opportunity to have interactive, educational and fun experiences during difficult times.

To shed light during a dark time, Alli decided to combat the negative news cycle by sharing stories of hope.

Thompson, along with two others, produced an online book, “Westerwood in Quarantine,” featuring photographs and stories from fellow residents of the Westerwood neighborhood near downtown Greensboro.

Hannah McHugh ’13 G’17 PT, DPT, CCS discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected her work in physical therapy.

Emily McLaughlin ’12 felt the power of community and the Elon alumni network when she launched her new business, Kindred Bread Co., right before COVID-19 took hold of the nation.

What began as a simple way to stay in business for the Subway restaurant owner has turned into a larger movement bringing his community together and helping in more ways than one.

Like the scales of justice, courts have had to strike a balance between upholding their responsibilities and maintaining the safety of their constituents during the COVID-19 pandemic.