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Leadership in action

Mindy Kaling
Root for yourself. And root for those around you, too. Because success isn’t a zero-sum game.
Mindy Kaling '01 H’18
Campaign supporter, actress, producer
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Jake Tapper
Be bold. Be smart. Be brave. Be true. Go forth and rock.
Jake Tapper ’91 H’17
Journalist and author
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Henry M. Paulson Jr.
Don’t dodge the tough problems. Run towards them and encourage those around you to do likewise.
Henry M. Paulson Jr. ’68 ’H07 P’97
Former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury
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Mateo Romero
I chose to completely commit.
Mateo Romero ’89
Painter
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Shonda Rhimes
Become a leader that makes room for the idea.
Shonda Rhimes ’91 H’14
Television producer, screenwriter, author
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Austin Beutner
Trust is earned by the work you do, not the words you say.
Austin Beutner ’82 P’19,’25
Former Superintendent, Los Angeles Unified School District
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Bonnie Ann Henderson
Think independently and question convention.
Bonnie Ann Henderson ’89 MED ’93
Eye surgeon, inventor, entrepreneur
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John Rich
We are finally talking about racism as a problem worth solving.
John Rich ’80 H’07
Public health expert, MacArthur Foundation Fellow
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Tommy Clark
You have to learn to deal with failure, because you’re going to fail in one way or another.
Tommy Clark ’92 MED ’01
Grassroot Soccer CEO and founder
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Dr. Joanne M. Conroy
Leadership requires making tough decisions.
Dr. Joanne M. Conroy ’77
CEO and president, Dartmouth Hitchcock Health
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Ed Haldeman
Leaders aren’t well served if they only hear yes.
Ed Haldeman ’70 P’03,’08
Chairman, S&P Global; former CEO, Freddie Mac and Putnam Investments
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Lisa V. Adams
Leadership is about confidence and authenticity.
Lisa V. Adams MED ’90
Director of the Center for Global Health Equity, Dartmouth
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Geoff Ralston
Sometimes you need to push yourself and take chances.
Geoff Ralston ’82
President, Y Combinator; entrepreneur
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Maya Wiley
Our country needs a fundamental reimagining.
Maya Wiley ’86
Civil rights activist, lawyer, racial justice expert
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Geeta Anand
Journalism is relevant and alive.
Geeta Anand ’89 P’22
Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter; dean of the Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism
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Elyse Allan
Your values define you as a leader in an ambiguous world.
Elyse Allan ’79 TU’84 P’14
Director, Brookfield Asset Management
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Latif Nasser
Curiosity opens new worlds of possibilities and human potential.
Latif Nasser ’08
Podcaster, television producer
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Kaushal Shah MED ’00
We need to stand up for what we believe.
Kaushal Shah MED ’00
COVID-19 frontline responder, emergency room physician
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Kaya Thomas
Make people feel welcome, no matter their background.
Kaya Thomas ’17
Computer scientist, app developer
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Mindy Kaling
Jake Tapper
Henry M. Paulson Jr.
Mateo Romero
Shonda Rhimes
Austin Beutner
Bonnie Ann Henderson
John Rich
Tommy Clark
Dr. Joanne M. Conroy
Ed Haldeman
Lisa V. Adams
Geoff Ralston
Maya Wiley
Geeta Anand
Elyse Allan
Latif Nasser
Kaushal Shah MED ’00
Kaya Thomas
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$3,397,984,517

Raised to Date

A record-breaking number of alumni have already given to The Call to Lead campaign, and we’ve almost reached our participation goal to engage 60% of all alumni.

96.2%
TO PARTICIPATION GOAL
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Watch Campaign Highlights

Browse the latest videos to find out what’s ahead for The Call to Lead.

Dartmouth Adopts Need-Blind Admissions for All

Strengthening our ability to enroll talented students from across the globe.

Students React to Need-Blind Admissions for All

What does the landmark announcement means for the campus community?

The Call to Lead Reaches $3 Billion: Our Moment of Possibility

A transformational investment in the future.

Jake Tapper ’91 on Financial Aid: Meet Raylen

The 160,000-square-foot building will anchor Dartmouth’s innovation and technology hub in the West End of campus.

Jake Tapper ’91 on Financial Aid: Meet Awo

The Arthur L. Irving Institute's 55,000-square-foot building will be nexus for exploring our energy future.

Dartmouth Financial Aid Changes Lives

Meet four remarkable alumni whose lives were forever transformed.

The Enduring Legacy of Dr. E.E. Just, Dartmouth Class of 1907

How the pioneering Black scientist is inspiring underrepresented students.

Dartmouth’s West End District

A hub for technology and innovation.

Jake Tapper ’91 on Financial Aid: Meet Emma

The students working together to make a difference.

#HopLove: Welcome

Students and alums share memories of creation from the Hop.

#HopLove: Gather

A home for creatively-minded students.

Dartmouth Adopts Need-Blind International Admissions

How does the Hop inspire you to create?

Top campaign news

Built to Take on “Big, Difficult, Wicked Problems”

Learn how Dartmouth’s newest building is preparing students to use technology for the good of humankind and our planet

First-Year Student Enrichment Program Prepares Students for Success

Pre-orientation session levels the field for first-generation students

Game of Thrones Showrunner David Benioff ’92 Steps Up for Dartmouth’s Arts District

Game of Thrones showrunner David Benioff talks about his inspiration for giving to the Hopkins Center expansion.

In His Own Words: Jake Tapper on the Power of Financial Aid

The CNN anchor and Dartmouth trustee has produced four videos spotlighting how scholarships empower undergraduates to realize their full potential.

Why I Give

Dartmouth has always been a place of pure possibility to me. Its rare magic should be available to the most deserving students around the world, not the ones most able to afford it.
Kimberley Tait Lowe ’01
Now more than ever we need to support Dartmouth as it continues educate and inspire the leaders, scientists, thinkers, organizers and activists of tomorrow ...
W. Kyle Gore ’84
My everyday life is enriched by an inspiring backdrop of Dartmouth memories. Many of my favorites wind up and down the staircases and hidden passageways of the Hopkins Center …
Glenn A. Grube ’82 TH ’83
I give because, unlike when I was on campus, there are now out and visible resources for LGBTQ+ students, staff, and faculty.
Rob Saltzman ’76
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