Doctors Without Borders/ Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is one of the world’s most respected humanitarian medical organizations, providing lifesaving care to people based solely on need—regardless of race, religion, nationality, gender, or political affiliation. Operating independently and impartially, MSF sends teams of doctors, nurses, logisticians,...
Millions of Americans continue to live without reliable access to dental, vision, and general medical care. For many families, even routine treatment can become an impossible choice between healthcare and basic daily necessities.Recently, we watched the powerful CBS 60 Minutes feature on Remote Area Medical...
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has released the June 2026 Visa Bulletin. There is some forward movement in select employment-based categories, while certain employment-based categories for India retrogress. All cutoff dates listed below refer to the final action chart (i.e., Chart A), unless otherwise...
A longtime supporter of United Way, Sheela Murthy is the chair of the 2025–2026 Tocqueville Society. Championing the organization locally and globally for more than 20 years, Sheela is an enthusiastic and passionate supporter of United Way’s work in Northeast Florida. In the past, she...
The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) announced a significant endowment gift from the foundation of cultural advocates Sheela Murthy and Vasant Nayak to establish the MurthyNAYAK Global Photography Endowment Fund, strengthening the museum’s long-term commitment to photography as an essential art-form. Designed to provide support...
The Harvard Immigration Clinical Program (HIRCP) continues to advance its mission through the steadfast support of dedicated partners. Among these, the Murthy Fund stands out as a vital source of strength, enabling the program to operate at the highest levels of clinical teaching, advocacy, and...
The United Way of Northeast Florida (UWNEFL) hosted its “Tocqueville Society Spring Soirée” on Thursday, April 16, 2026, in Jacksonville—an evening dedicated to honoring the generosity and leadership of its Tocqueville Society members, whose support strengthens the organization’s work across the region.Among the most powerful...
The annual gala on April 11, 2026 hosted by Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) was far more than a formal evening—it is a cornerstone event that brought together philanthropy, community, and education in a meaningful way. At its heart, the gala serves as a...
Having been on multiple boards through my adult life and career, I have often been asked – what is it that you do as a Board member?Well, board members play a central but often misunderstood role in organizations. They are not involved in daily operations,...
I’m joining Jhpiego today for the annual Laughter Is the Best Medicine Gala to celebrate the leaders who are helping improve health for women and families around the world.Learn more about the incredible work Jhpiego is doing and consider joining me as a supporter: https://jhpiego.org/ways-to-give/gala-donations/This...
