2023 Community Service Award

The Community Service Award is presented to the graduating student or students whose active contributions to the life of the University community and to the endeavors of our neighbors in the surrounding community most admirably embody an appreciation for the value of social responsibility.

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Alexa Slack has made a significant impact while at Pace. Earning a bachelor’s degree in health science and a minor in public health, Alexa has excelled admirably in the classroom—earning an impressive 3.96 GPA and establishing herself as one of Pace’s highest achieving students. Yet, it is her commitment to service that has demonstrated that a well-rounded Pace education is not solely confined to the classroom.

Alexa has long been an advocate for student needs, empowering her fellow Pace Setters to thrive in their own undergraduate experiences. Through her role as a University 101 Peer Leader, Alexa co-taught and mentored 21 first-year Honors students with assistance from a faculty advisor, equipping them with the know-how and support to succeed socially and academically. By working as an Honors First-Year Interest Group Mentor, she hosted monthly mentoring sessions with 50 first-year Honors students, and planned events and activities to build and foster community involvement. In addition, as the Pforzheimer Honors College Council’s Community Service Liaison, Alexa coordinated community service activities between the Pforzheimer Honors College and other University groups, working with other council members to brainstorm and facilitate events.

Throughout her collegiate career Alexa maintained the foresight and drive to bring her fellow students together over meaningful issues, which was no small feat due to the many challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Her role as the President of the National Service Sorority Gamma Sigma Sigma further exemplifies her commitment to this type of service, as she regularly collaborated with members and philanthropies, raising thousands of dollars for altruistic causes. Outside of Pace, Alexa has most recently served as a Health Justice Intern for Westchester Medical Center, where she has conducted advocacy efforts and strategy development surrounding women’s health initiatives.

Alexa’s tireless commitment to service for others has extended to several other initiatives, including working as a Legislative Advocacy Changemaker Intern for PUSH for Empower, and helping to implement wellness programs in schools as an intern for HealthCorps. When it comes to advocating for the well-being of others, Alexa has consistently demonstrated she is up for the challenge.

For exemplifying the core values of Opportunitas and Pace University, today we honor Alexa Slack with the 2023 Community Service Award.