Alumnae

Distinguished Alumnae

The Alumnae Award

The Alumnae Award was established in 1967 to honor Rosamond Cross on her 25th anniversary as Head of School. It is given annually to an alumna who has distinguished herself in her field of endeavor and whose life reflects a dedication to the principles of The Baldwin School.

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  • 2024 Winner: Beth Morgan Hammack ’89

    Beth Hammack recently announced she will be stepping down as the Co-Head Global Financing Group at Goldman Sachs after over 30 years with the company. She previously served as global Treasurer of the firm and CEO of GS Bank USA. Beth was a member of their senior most leadership group - the Management Committee and served on several other key groups including the Partnership Committee, Firmwide Enterprise Risk Committee and Global Diversity Committee. Beth was also the firmwide champion of the Goldman Sachs Women’s network.
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Distinguished Young Alumna Award

The Distinguished Young Alumna Award was established in 1991. It is given to an alumna who has graduated within the last 25 years and has made significant contributions in her profession, avocation or volunteer services.

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  • 2024 Winner: Saleka Shyamalan '14

    Saleka Shyamalan is a classically trained, Indian American musician, who began playing piano at the age of four. As the daughter of M. Night and Dr. Bhavna Shyamalan, Saleka was raised with a deep respect for the arts and absorbed an eclectic combination of music. After initially pursuing the path of a concert pianist, Saleka attended Brown University where she studied music production and composition. 
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Alumnae Award for Life Achievement

The Award for Lifetime Achievement was established in 1991. It is given to an alumna who has either demonstrated a lifelong dedication and commitment to helping empower those who have struggled with challenges and societal barriers or who has had a significant impact on an institution or community.

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  • 2024 Winner: Sara J. Burns ’74

    Sara Burns is an accomplished executive with more than 30 years’ experience in the energy industry. She has worked in a variety of leadership roles including risk management, talent management, operations, corporate and regulatory strategy. She is respected as a leader who gets results and builds outstanding teams. She has won corporate awards for customer satisfaction and corporate leadership. She has extensive experience in crisis management and community engagement.
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