“I provide care to infants and children with congenital and acquired surgical diseases, so I see firsthand how important it is to support the Medical Center. After all, children are our most precious resource.”

—Dr. Thomas K. Lee, Chief, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Associate Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics

“I give because I’m so inspired by the generosity of others from the Stony Brook family whose support of Catholic Campus Ministry has made a great difference in the lives of so many students.”

—Sister Margaret Ann Landry, RSHM, Chaplain, Catholic Campus Ministry

“As both an alum and a staff member, I give back to support programs and people that have helped shape the many facets of my life. I am proud to support an institution and community that has given so much to me.”

—Jeffrey Barnett, Assistant Dean of Students, Office of the Dean of Students

“As an alumnus of the University and an employee of EOP, I know how important it is to support the program that has proven to be such a rich resource for so many leaders in education, law, politics, medicine, and other professions.”

—Jarvis Watson, Assistant Director of Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), Stony Brook Southampton

“I give to the Campaign because it allows me to support a variety of people right where I work, including students, athletes, scientists, researchers, scholars, patients and their doctors, and even veterans.”

—Fred S. Sganga, Executive Director, Long Island State Veterans Home

“Here at Stony Brook University Medical Center, we have opportunities every day to make a difference — treating one another with respect, kindness, and compassion, and creating a safe environment with a commitment to excellence in all that we do individually and collectively.”

—Judith M. Stefano, Assistant Director of Nursing, Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit

“It gives me a tremendous feeling of satisfaction knowing that my gift to the ‘It’s About Us!’ campaign helps one more student or a member of the Stony Brook faculty grow into a leader.”

—Gene E. Mundie, Assistant Dean for Alumni and Advancement, School of Nursing

"Giving to those in need is as natural to me as breathing. I see the good that we can do to help Stony Brook University serve its many constituents. Therefore, I feel it is my responsibility to contribute as a member of the
Stony Brook Family."

—Frances L. Brisbane, Dean, School of Social Welfare