Alister Martin

The Dukakis fellowship is a nonpartisan program designed to expose Kennedy school students to leadership in state government by giving fellows the opportunity to work in an apprentice role to a participating United States Governor. Given the bold health policy direction Vermont is heading in with its single-payer initiative, act 48, which passed in 2011 and will be implemented in 2017, I chose to work for Peter Shumlin, Gov. of Vermont. In his administration, I worked directly in the office of… Show more

The Dukakis fellowship is a nonpartisan program designed to expose Kennedy school students to leadership in state government by giving fellows the opportunity to work in an apprentice role to a participating United States Governor. Given the bold health policy direction Vermont is heading in with its single-payer initiative, act 48, which passed in 2011 and will be implemented in 2017, I chose to work for Peter Shumlin, Gov. of Vermont. In his administration, I worked directly in the office of healthcare reform authoring two health policy reports to the state legislature and helping the Gov. build the foundation of the communications and outreach platform for single-payer to educate Vermonters on what this complex piece of health policy means for them through the use of innovative messaging strategies. Myself and a team of four other Kennedy school students will continue the work of creating a communications campaign as our Kennedy school thesis. Show less

Dubin Fellows are entering master's degree students at the Harvard Kennedy School who have demonstrated strong character, academic excellence, the ability to thrive and lead in the face of adversity, and a commitment to making a transformative impact on the communities they serve.

Dubin Fellows are awarded a scholarship up to full tuition and health fees, as well as support for unpaid summer internships. During their fellowship year, the Dubin Fellows are part of the Center for Public… Show more

Dubin Fellows are entering master's degree students at the Harvard Kennedy School who have demonstrated strong character, academic excellence, the ability to thrive and lead in the face of adversity, and a commitment to making a transformative impact on the communities they serve.

Dubin Fellows are awarded a scholarship up to full tuition and health fees, as well as support for unpaid summer internships. During their fellowship year, the Dubin Fellows are part of the Center for Public Leadership's community of graduate fellows and participate in an enriching cocurricular experience designed to enhance and engage their development as the next generation of public leaders.
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http://urwebsrv.rutgers.edu/magazine/archive1013/features/spring-2010/medical-breakthrough

"With the game of tennis, a strong-willed mom, and Rutgers as his beacons, Alister Martin, a James Dickson Carr Scholar, overcomes stiff odds and prepares to enter Harvard Medical School."

http://www.diversityinc.com/diversity-management/is-there-a-black-latino-doctor-in-the-house/

AACR Poster Presentation: Lactate Plays a Role in Development of Both Tumor Cell and Connective Tissue In Breast Cancer

The Schweitzer Fellowship programs annually serve more than 25,000 people and offer prevention, wellness and access programs that address the underlying causes of health inequities, such as poverty, the environment, and education. In doing so, the Schweitzer Fellowship works to improve health outcomes in underserved communities.