Meet Dr. Elizabeth Whalen, MD, MPH, DipABLM – 2025 Alumni Award for Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences – Sponsored by Medtronic As Commissioner of Health for Albany County, New York, Elizabeth has demonstrated exceptional leadership in public health — most notably during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her steadfast commitment to evidence-based policy, community wellbeing, and compassionate care continues to shape healthier futures across the region. A proud University of Galway graduate, Elizabeth’s lifelong dedication to medicine and public health is a powerful inspiration to healthcare professionals and alumni worldwide.