Alumni in Action

With some fabric and a sewing machine, this Elon alumna found a way to make a difference in her community.

The owner and COO of Free Tours by Foot discusses the impact COVID-19 has had on the travel and tourism industry.

Sarah Alger '17 discusses how she and her team pivoted to offer support and resources for communities around the world as COVID-19 impacted the implementation of their global health projects.

The generous journalist finds a way to lift up her community and local businesses when they need it most.

The high school teacher discusses the shift to remote learning and its impact on himself and his students in his first year of teaching.

Burlington's youngest mayor talks about managing a city through a time of crisis with shifting priorities, limited resources and how challenges can present opportunities for long-term solutions.

The Washington, D.C. registered nurse discusses caring for patients amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

The EMT worked in Atlanta running 9-1-1 calls since January of this year, but heeded the call to leave her home to go to the Big Apple and work through FEMA to help where she was needed most.

The local minister formed a community partnership with Elon’s Assistant Professor of Philosophy Lauren Guilmette and the Alamance Resiliency Coalition to provide resources to help the older populations of East Burlington during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cedric Pulliam has worked for national and international health agencies since graduation to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS. Now a public health advisor for the CDC, he will work the the nation's top officials in pandemic response.