Alumnae

Distinguished Alumnae

The Alumnae Award

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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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  • 2023 Winner: Florencia Greer Polite ’93

    Dr. Florencia Greer Polite is a Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology who serves as Chief of the Division of General OBGYN at Penn Medicine and Vice Chair of Clinical Operations. Dr. Polite graduated with honors from Harvard College and received her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. She completed her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at New York University (NYU) and Bellevue hospitals, and then joined the faculty at NYU upon graduation. In 2010, Dr. Polite and her family moved to New Orleans, her husband’s hometown, where she practiced at Louisiana State University serving as the Residency Director and Division Chief for General OBGYN. In 2018, Dr. Polite was recruited back to Penn Medicine to serve as Chief of the Division of General Obstetrics and Gynecology. In this capacity, Dr. Polite supervises the largest division in the department of OBGYN. In January 2022, she was appointed as the Vice Chair of Clinical Operations in the Department of OBGYN. 
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Distinguished Young Alumna Award

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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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  • 2023 Winner: Ricki Weisberg ’98

    Ricki Weisberg is a Nonprofit Publicist and CEO of Bird Hill PR. She is passionate about making the world a better and more equitable place and has spent over two decades developing and implementing communications strategies and building brands in the nonprofit and private sectors.

    Ricki started her career as an activist in Washington, DC, working for nonprofit organizations, Women for Women International, The Landmine Survivors Network and Green for All, focused on global women's rights, disability rights and building a more equitable green economy.
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Alumnae Award for Life Achievement

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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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  • 2023 Winner: Rachel Gerstenhaber Stern ’83

    Rachel Gerstenhaber Stern has been a dedicated leader in the Baldwin community. She has served in a variety of volunteer roles − reunion planning volunteer, member and chair of the National Board of Advisors, member and Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees, Co- Chair of The Future Is Baldwin Campaign Committee and Co-Chair of the Ninth Head of School Search Committee.

    In her role as co-chair of The Future Is Baldwin Campaign Committee and Ninth Head of School Search Committee, Rachel has provided leadership and strategic direction to further the School’s mission to educate girls who make lasting changes in the world. The Future Is Baldwin Campaign, the most successful campaign in Baldwin’s 135-year history, raised more than $32 million to support faculty, staff and students ensuring the financial support of generations to come at Baldwin.
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