from the office of pl anned giv ing
Creating a Georgetown Legacy g e o r g e t o w n u n i v e r s i t y | s u m m e r 2 0 25 giving.georgetown.edu/planned-giving In this time of transition, it is important to remember the principles put forth by St. Ignatius long ago, forming the foundation of our Jesuit values. Georgetown remains steadfast in its commitment to the transformative power of education and the belief that education should be available to all. We continue to focus on the concept of cura personalis— developing the whole person intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually—and the importance of the Jesuit hallmarks of service and justice. We are also sharing exciting news about the School of Nursing and highlighting how Georgetown is supporting our student-veterans and military families— both exceptional programs that embody the spirit of our Jesuit values. Dr. Joan Sullivan (N’70), honored at the 2025 Honor Flight Luncheon for her lifetime of service and dedication.
A Legacy of Service
Dr. Joan Sullivan (N’70) has led an adventure-filled life—from Long Island to Georgetown, Guatemala to Japan, Iraq to Afghanistan, and many stops in between. Reflecting on her journey, she credits Georgetown as “the place that introduced me to new ideas and experiences, and gave me the foundation to be successful in whatever I decided I wanted to do. Georgetown’s belief in us as graduates was incredibly helpful and gave us confidence.”
Sullivan came to Georgetown in 1966 with the goal of becoming a nurse. Inspired by three of her aunts who were nurses, she saw the profession as a meaningful way to earn a living while also being able to help others. One of the things she loved most about her experience was that she was a Georgetown student first and then a nursing student. She had the opportunity to live and learn alongside students from all over the world. Georgetown opened doors she never imagined. “The Jesuits have such great reputations for being educators and scholars, but they were also very human and didn’t use religion as a barrier,” says Sullivan. She fondly recalls having wonderful talks with Fr. Baumiller, Fr. McFadden, and Fr. McSorley that deeply impacted her experience as a student. (continued on next page)
Thank you for all you do for Georgetown. Your generosity makes the work we are doing across Georgetown University, Georgetown Law Center, and Georgetown University Medical Center possible and we cannot express our gratitude enough for your continued support. Warmest regards,
Mindy Siebenaler Bopp, J.D., LL.M (L’20) Executive Director of Planned Giving & Senior Philanthropic Advisor 202-687-6778 mls300@georgetown.edu