Change Can’t Wait. At American University, we accept the call to act. 

This event is invitation-only for members of the AU community.

AU changemakers stand uniquely positioned to build a stronger, more resilient world. 
Join us and experience Change Can’t Wait—our ambitious effort to take on society’s most complex challenges. 

We invite you to an evening of connection and conversation with President Sylvia M. Burwell as we
celebrate our community’s changemakers. 

Why us? Because changemaking is in our DNA.
Why now? Because change can’t wait.

Learn more about Change Can't Wait campaign events.

Event Program

OPENING
Jehane Djedjro, SIS/BA '24
Student Trustee, AU Board of Trustees

CHANGE CAN'T WAIT
Sylvia M. Burwell 
President, American University

SHAPING THE CONVERSATION
Leena Jayaswal, SOC/BA '94
Interim Dean, School of Communication
Director, Photography Program

Barry Josephson, SPA/BA '78

Russell Williams, II, SOC/BA '74
Distinguished Artist-in-Residence Emeritus, School of Communication

CLOSING
John Nadolenco, WCL/JD '95
Chair, Tech, Law & Security Program Advisory Board, Washington College of Law

American University Campaign Committee

American University gratefully recognizes the following individuals who are stepping up and leading the way to ensure AU remains an institution where purpose is nurtured, honed, and activated. Together, these volunteers are expanding community and helping drive philanthropic impact through this historic opportunity.

Co-chairs

Alan L. Meltzer, CAS/BA ’21
Peter L. Scher, SPA/BA ’83, WCL/JD ’87
Jeffrey A. Sine, SIS/BA ’76

Members

Stuart Bernstein, Kogod/BS ’60
Jill Black, SOC/BA ’83
Jack C. Cassell, SOC/BA ’77
Alan H. H. Fleischmann, SIS/BA ’87, SPA/BA ’87
Rob Johnson, SPA/BS ’81
Derek K. Jones, CAS/BA ’79
Betsy A. Mangone, SPA/BA ’65
Patricia Q. Stonesifer, CAS/Hon. DPC ’17

Ex Officio

Sylvia M. Burwell, President
Courtney L. Surls, Vice President, University Advancement