Dear SMDP Alumni and Mentors,

We are excited to invite you to the launch of our SMDP Alumni Program at a special event in Boston on June 16th! This free event is open to all alumni and can be attended in person or virtually, just RSVP to reserve your spot.

To RSVP, simply email Dayveon Cooper at DCooper@icpdprograms.org with the following information:

- Your full name

- Preferred email address

- Whether you will attend in person or virtually

This is a great opportunity to reconnect and network with fellow alumni and industry professionals. The SMDP Alumni Program is a growing initiative designed to maintain lifelong relationships, support career development, and tackle shared industry challenges. Your voice matters—we want this program to reflect the needs of our community, and your feedback is important to us.

SMDP Alumni Program Launch Event Agenda
Monday, June 16, 2025
Revere Hotel Boston Common (Room TBA)

12:30 PM – Networking Lunch with SMDP Alumni and Mentors

1:10 PM – Welcome & Introductions

- Dayveon Cooper, Program Coordinator, International Center for Professional Development (ICPD)

1:15 PM – Rationale for the SMDP Alumni Program

- Bill Heath, PhD, Senior Advisor, ICPD

- Overview of the program framework and objectives
 

1:45 PM – Building and Maintaining a Strong Mentoring Network

  - Brittany Witherspoon, PhD, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

- Charlene Rincon, PhD, Moderna

- Elisabeth Valerio, ICPD

3:00 PM – Open Discussion & Call to Action

  - Led by Bill Heath, PhD, Senior Advisor, ICPD
 

- Discuss the program's future direction, share ideas, and define next steps

4:00 PM – Adjournment