Alumni
When Pam Zedick, Business MBA ‘85 decided to make a gift to Pitt, she knew she wanted to honor her parents and the social workers who played such a critical role for them, and for her, during some of the family’s most difficult moments.
Illness touched Pam’s family twice. Through both experiences, she remembered how social workers had compassionately counseled and supported her family as they navigated end-of-life care. More specifically, Pam was struck by how the social workers empowered her parents during this time of their lives. 
To honor her parents, and the profession that helped them live their final chapters with dignity and care, Pam established the Michael and Edna Mae Zedick Memorial Fund Supporting Women's Care in Pitt Social Work. This fund will provide support to students in practicum placements focused on women's empowerment issues, palliative care, or hospice care.
Through her generosity, Pam ensures that the next generation of social workers will continue to bring comfort, guidance, and hope to families facing illness and hardship.
"This gift is my way of giving back to the university that shaped me and influenced my life’s direction. And I hope this contribution helps future students find the same sense of purpose and opportunity. Supporting palliative care and similar programs offered by the School of Social Work is deeply personal to me — it’s about helping others find peace and dignity in difficult times and ensuring that more women have the opportunity to do this profoundly important work."