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>> Congratulations K. Neil Van Dine

Congratulations to Neil Van Dine ’88 on being awarded an Albright Distinguished Alumni Award 2024!

The Albright Alumni Association presents this award to Albright alumni for outstanding service and accomplishments in at least one of the following areas: community, state, nation, church, profession, academic and/or service organizations.

Since 1989, Neil has made Haiti his home, working tirelessly on the forefront of shaping the future of managed water and sanitation in developing nations. Neil's ultimate goal is to ensure sustainable access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene for every household.

As a Rotarian, Neil is a recipient of Rotary’s prestigious “Service above Self” award, served as the former President of the Rotary’s E-club for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and is a founding board member for the Rotary’s Haiti National Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (HANWASH) initiative. Neil also held the position of Immediate Past International Board Chair for the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Rotary Action Group (WASH-RAG). He collaborates closely with fellow Rotarians to establish and implement a comprehensive set of international tools, empowering data-driven decision-making and effective work tracking for Rotary WASH initiatives worldwide.

Through his unwavering commitment and extensive involvement, Neil Van Dine continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of water and sanitation, making a lasting impact on the lives of countless individuals in Haiti and beyond.

The Alumni Association could not be more proud of Neil!

Join us at the Alumni Association Awards on Saturday, April 20 at 5:30.

Neil is travelling to Pa. from Haiti to receive this award, so we hope you will make the trip and join us for an in-person roar of and handshake with Neil!

Register now at albright.edu/alumni.