John Taylor, Professor of Economics at Stanford University and developer of the "Taylor Rule" for setting interest rates | Stanford University
John Taylor, Professor of Economics at Stanford University and developer of the "Taylor Rule" for setting interest rates | Stanford University
Two former Stanford University trustees have been honored with the institution's highest annual recognition for volunteer service, the Gold Spike Award. The award recipients, Jeffrey S. Raikes and Mindy Basham Rogers, were recognized during a ceremony on March 29.
Stanford President Jonathan Levin presented the awards. The Gold Spike Award, managed by Stanford Associates since 1973, is named after the golden spike used in the completion of the first transcontinental railroad in 1869. Stanford Associates, an honorary alumni organization, awards individuals who have shown significant and long-lasting volunteerism at the university.
"Jeff Raikes is an extraordinary leader who has guided the university through significant challenges and opportunities as chair of the Board of Trustees," Stanford Associates said. Raikes' association with Stanford includes a decade-long tenure on the Board of Trustees, starting in 2012. He participated in the Presidential Search Committee, chaired the Land and Buildings Committee, and served on various other committees. Additionally, he has been actively involved in numerous university initiatives and philanthropy.
Raikes and his wife, Tricia, have made substantial philanthropic contributions to Stanford, benefiting areas such as education and public service. Raikes also advises on initiatives like Stanford's Institute for Advancing Just Societies.
Stanford Associates described Mindy Rogers as “a champion of health care, education, and athletics who leads with an unparalleled combination of generosity and dedication.” Her roles at Stanford include serving on the Board of Trustees, the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Board, and the Stanford Health Care Board of Directors. Rogers' leadership was particularly influential during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rogers has avidly supported child and maternal health through leadership roles at the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital and the Foundation for Children’s Health. Passionate about Stanford's athletic and academic spheres, she has served on multiple boards and committees, contributing significantly to various university programs and initiatives.
Both Raikes and Rogers have demonstrated substantial dedication and service to Stanford through their professional and volunteer efforts.
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