Distinguished Alumnus Award 2008

2008 Recipients

Juan "Jack" M. Sabater, Engr '60, '62 (MS)
Juan Sabater received his undergraduate degree with honors in 1960, and his master degree two years later. He was elected while at Johns Hopkins to the Tau Beta Pi, Sigma Xi, Psi Chi and Economics honor societies. After Army service, where he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, he continued a distinguished 32-year career at IBM, retiring in 1993 as IBM Director, Social Policy and Programs, and Vice President, IBM International Foundation. Throughout his career, he served on boards of many benevolent organizations. In 1994, Sabater became a consultant on corporate philanthropy, initially focusing his activities on programs in Africa. In 1999, he became a consultant to The Goldman Sachs Foundation and was involved in its efforts to identify and nurture high potential, underrepresented youth from low income families. As part of that effort, and with the support and encouragement of his wife of 47 years Rosita, he worked with Johns Hopkins' Center for Talented Youth (CTY) and helped guide the design and launch of the Next Generation Venture Fund, CTY's premier outreach and scholarship program. Top