He assumed responsibility for overseeing the planning, construction, and operations of campus facilities in 2006, negotiating the acquisition of the West Campus property and bringing his expertise to the development of the university’s two newest residential colleges, Pauli Murray and Benjamin Franklin. A lifelong learner with an ever-curious mind, Prasad guided the launch of the YAA’s Careers, Life, and Yale program, and he has been active as well with Yale Educational Travel. In 1998, Yale lured him out of retirement to become the university’s inaugural vice president for New Haven and state affairs. Asia business strategy and consulting to companies, entrepreneurs and individuals doing business or investing in Asia. Alice Young ’71 Young is a trailblazer, groundbreaker, and a champion for the power of mentoring. All rights reserved. They will be officially honored as part of the annual YAA Assembly and Yale Alumni Fund Convocation, to be held virtually later this year. “I think people were thinking, ‘What is she doing here?’” During that time, he chaired the Yale’s urban advisory committee and served as an active volunteer for the university, commuting to campus from Baltimore. For 25 years he was a successful developer of real estate projects, helping to revitalize cities across America. As one of the first women in Yale College, and as the first woman and minority to open and manage the New York office of a major international law firm, she has counseled countless alumnae over the years. Founder, Alice Young Advisory Independent Director, AXIS Capital Holdings, Ltd. Alice Young served on The Asia Foundation’s Board of Trustees from 2012 to 2016, having previously served from 2003-2011. Schiff is the keeper of Yale’s histories and traditions, a heady task when working at a 319-year-old university but one she has accepted with grace and openness, making her a welcome – and welcoming – resource to all and an invaluable member of the Yale and New Haven communities. Alice Young ’71 B.A., founder and principal at Alice Young Advisory LLC, describes being one of the first women students at Yale, and one of only nine Asian Americans in her class at the height of the Vietnam War. He retired from his vice presidency at Yale in 2018, but not from his alumni volunteer efforts, continuing his lifelong dedication to the university forever indebted to him for his work on its behalf. The Yale Medal is the highest honor presented by the Yale Alumni Association, awarded annually to members of the Yale family for their individual service to the university. To address that disparity, she co-founded the Asian American Students Alliance (AASA) and joined the executive committee of Yale College and the Yale Admissions Committee, working to bring more Asian students to campus and recruiting future Yalies from her native Hawaii. He has also proven a steady hand in bolstering relations between Yale and the city of New Haven. Through her many roles, Young has distinguished herself as one of Yale’s most durable and trusted voices, an inspiration to all who have been fortunate to experience her leadership and grace. Since its inception, the Yale Medal has been presented to, A shared interest group success story: YANA turns 10, Andrews ’09, Fair ’01 MMSc named 2020 MacArthur fellows, Actress Angela Bassett '80, '83 MFA honored by Yale undergrads, J. Joseph ’19, Bobbie Pourier ’20 play key roles in bringing new skate park to New Haven. Young is a trailblazer, groundbreaker, and a champion for the power of mentoring. In that role, he was instrumental in the renaissance of New Haven, the purchase and redevelopment of commercial properties adjacent to campus, and in strengthening town-gown relations by building effective community partnerships. After graduation, Young transitioned from student activist to alumna advocate, building upon her passions for justice and equality. She has spoken frequently on campus to encourage women and minorities to consider international law, and she remains active in AASA, played a key role in the 50th anniversary celebration of women in Yale College, and is a committed fellow of Davenport College. His steady hand and collaborative style proved the perfect arrangement for seeing the YAA through a change in leadership, and his passion for Yale unlocked a sense of possibility that helped the YAA thrive during his time on the board. Alice Young Advisory LLC (2015-Present).