The University of Virginia invites you to
UVA in Action:
Public Service Leaders of NYC
A UVA Alumni and Faculty Panel & Reception
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
The Yale Club of New York City
50 Vanderbilt Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Join us for a special evening featuring UVA alumni, students, and faculty who are making a meaningful impact in public service through public safety across New York City and the surrounding region.
The event will highlight the leadership of public safety professionals in the broader community and highlight the University of Virginia’s Center for Public Safety and Justice within the School of Continuing and Professional Studies. Learn how UVA students and faculty are putting their education into action through experiential study-abroad learning and in service to their communities.
Featured panelists:
Darrell Ruffin
Director of Operations at Grand Street Settlement
Oscar Odom
Associate Professor of Public Safety at University of Virginia
Shelley Forker
Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for the Farmington Valley Health District
Moderated by:
Josh Ederheimer
Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships at UVA Center for Public Safety and Justice
This will be followed by a networking reception.
For questions regarding event details,
contact uvaevents@virginia.edu.