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The Time, Talent & Treasure Award was established in 2001 to honor and recognize an alumnus/a or friend
who has contributed time, talent & treasure to the University.
This year we honor Virginia “Ginny” Barakat M’95, business leader and philanthropist, for her service to the University and her commitment to others.
Please click on the image below to download a printer-friendly copy of the invitation. Completed registration may be mailed to the address at the bottom of this page.
Chairperson:
Drew Morrisroe ’96, M’99, University’s Board of Trustees, CTN Solutions, Inc.
Committee Members:
David Brookstein, Philadelphia University
Stuart Borowsky, Philadelphia University
Andrew Cherry ’87, KPMG LLP
Wayne Gregory
M’99, General Building Contractors Association
Clara Henry,
Philadelphia University
Edward Keidat, Philadelphia University
Sean Killion ’98, Temple University
Jamie Bell LaScala ’96, Delaware Capital Management
Andrew LaFond, Philadelphia University
Elizabeth Mariotz, Philadelphia University
Marcella McCoy, Philadelphia University
Patricia Pellicore,
Independence Blue Cross
Michael “Rocky” Rackover, Philadelphia University
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1995 MBA graduate Virginia (Ginny) P. Barakat is the vice president of Human Resources for Independence Blue Cross (IBC), the Philadelphia region's largest health insurer with more than 3.4 million members and nearly 9,500 employees. She is responsible for all facets of HR management, including compensation, performance, talent acquisition, training and development, organizational effectiveness and internal communications. Her affiliation with Philadelphia University continues today. Ginny is currently a member the Executive Committee of the School of Business Administration Advisory Board. In this position, she frequently mentors students, consults with business school faculty, and serves as keynote speaker to leadership classes. Featured in Philadelphia University’s MBA advertising campaign, Ginny volunteered to appear in ads in regional newspapers and on the university’s website as an example of a busy executive, wife, and mother who succeeded in achieving an advanced degree. Ginny also serves on Philadelphia University’s Alumni Leadership Council (and former Alumni Board), where she helped to create and develop the Time, Talent & Treasure Award of which, ironically, she is the 2008 recipient. Through her corporate contacts, she has generously supported the past Time, Talent & Treasure Award events serving as event chair in 2002 and 2004. During Reunion & Homecoming weekend 2005, Ginny won the Dr. William H. Hughes ’33 Memorial award, for her commitment to the advancement of scholarship and human development at Philadelphia University. Click here to see Barakat's full bio. |
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Family and friends are welcome at this University event. Please contact us at (215) 951-2929 or alumni@PhilaU.edu for further information.
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