5:30 p.m., King Library
Please note this is a book discussion without the author present.
In Everything Is Tuberculosis, John Green tells the story Henry Reider, a young tuberculosis patient at Lakka Government Hospital in Sierra Leone, woven through with the scientific and social histories of how tuberculosis has shaped our world—and how our choices will shape the future of tuberculosis.
Facilitator: Dr. Diana Barrett
Biography: Diana Barrett has had a distinguished career at the intersection of business, public health, and social impact. She spent over 20 years as a faculty member at both the Harvard School of Public Health and Harvard Business School, specializing in health policy and management. Her work extended beyond academia, collaborating with the ministries of health in India, Colombia, and Mexico to develop and implement effective health strategies.
As the founder and president of The Fledgling Fund, Diana championed the power of storytelling to drive social change, supporting documentary films that bring attention to critical global issues. Her dedication to philanthropy and conservation is further reflected in her roles on the Board of the Everglades Foundation and The Society of the Four Arts.
With a career dedicated to impact-driven initiatives, Diana continues to be a leader in using media, policy, and philanthropy to create meaningful change.