Creating Friendships for Peace operates efficiently and impactfully because of the professionalism of our leadership. Becky Stirn is a wonderful example of how you can live a full life, working full time, raising a family and still find opportunities for volunteer service.
In addition to her long-term commitment to conservation, Becky has served on the Board of Governors of Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Clinic for 44 years. Last June, she was honored with Wilmer’s Aida de Acosta Root Breckinridge Award, which recognizes women leaders who devote significant time and resources to the institute.
“I never knew life without volunteering, regardless of whatever else was going on. I don’t see that same commitment among younger generations today. Perhaps one might say that there is a better work-life balance. I think that is true, but I also believe there are some basic core values we allow to disappear in the US today. I am encouraged when I work with CFP alumni who are volunteering to help with the CFP teen program and to develop their own alumni social and academic activities.”
In addition to CFP, Becky and her husband Brad support research in ocular disease in pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) at the Wilmer Eye Clinic. A recent article explains more fully.