Kristin Rechberger, 1995-96 Luce Scholar (Korea) was appointed to the Prince of Wales’ Charitable Fund Board

Published on March 26, 2021

Kristin Rechberger, 1995-96 Luce Scholar (Korea) was appointed to the Prince of Wales’ Charitable Fund Board, recognizing “her career supporting those who defend nature.” Rechberger is CEO of Dynamic Planet, which helps advance and invest in markets that restore nature and develops responsible businesses that regenerate landscapes, seascapes and communities, optimizing environmental, social and economic returns. Previously, she was Senior Vice President of Global Programs and Partnerships at the National Geographic Society and recently joined the board of directors of Mongabay, a globally recognized source of news on the rainforest and environment.

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Jeffrey Prescott, 2001-02 Luce Scholar (China) has been named the United States Deputy to the Ambassador to the United Nations in the Biden Administration.

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Jeffrey Prescott, 2001-02 Luce Scholar (China) has been named the United States Deputy to the Ambassador to the United Nations in the Biden Administration. Prescott previously served as an advisor to the United States National Security Council on policy related to Iran, Iraq, Syria, and the Persian Gulf and as deputy national security advisor and senior Asia advisor for then Vice President Biden.

Nirav Shah, 2002-03 Luce Scholar (Cambodia), Director of the Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention has a notable Facebook following

March 26, 2021
Nirav Shah, 2002-03 Luce Scholar (Cambodia), Director of the Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention, has a Facebook fan following that recognizes “...As the face of calm and reason in this crisis, Dr. Nirav D. Shah, Director of the Maine CDC, has become a source of comfort and invaluable knowledge to Mainers who faithfully await his daily updates."  Shah spent his Luce year with the Nationa