Volunteer Spotlight - Ursula Dedekind

Volunteer roles include: Reunion Committee Volunteer, Undergraduate Center for Career Development Volunteer 
 
What inspired you to get involved as a volunteer for Babson? 
Babson has given me so much, not just in terms of education but in shaping how I think, work, and lead out. The entrepreneurial mindset I developed at Babson continues to guide me every day. Because of that, I feel a strong responsibility to give back in any way I can. Volunteering is my way of sharing the excitement I still feel for Babson and its philosophy, and of supporting the next generation of students who are just beginning their journey. 
 
What has been the most rewarding part of your experience as a volunteer for Babson? 
Helping craft and shape alumni experiences, especially as we plan our upcoming reunion, has been incredibly rewarding. It’s meaningful to create moments that bring our community back together, reflect on how far we’ve come, and celebrate the shared foundation that started at Babson. Seeing the excitement and pride people feel when they reconnect reminds me why staying involved matters. 
 
If you serve in a volunteer leadership role at Babson (e.g. Alumni Club President, Affinity Group, etc.) what motivated you to take on this responsibility? 
I felt motivated to stay connected to the Babson community and give back in a meaningful way. Taking on a leadership role felt like a natural extension of that. It allows me to offer my time, ideas, and energy to help strengthen the alumni experience and support a place that has given me so much. 
 
Why is it important to you to give back? 
Because if you don’t give back, the future is never certain. Giving back helps create opportunities, build momentum, and ensure that the community continues to grow and thrive. It’s a way of investing in something bigger than yourself and making sure others have the same support and foundation I was lucky to receive.