Dr. Michael Alessandri feels very fortunate that he has spent the last sixteen years of his career at the University of Miami. He is proud of the work that he has accomplished in the Department of Psychology as the Executive Director for the Center of Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD), Director of the Division of Community Outreach and Engagement and Clinical Professor of Psychology. "I'm proud to support UM and to leave a legacy to the programs we have built and continue to build, particularly those that extend beyond our campus boundaries," says Dr. Alessandri.
Because of his love for his work and his desire to see it continue for many years to come, Dr. Alessandri has chosen to leave his legacy by designating a portion of his retirement benefits to go to the University of Miami upon his death. All it took was a very quick, simple change to the beneficiary on his Designation of Beneficiary form to include the University. "I'm in the business of serving the community and asking people for support, so I think it is important to set an example. If you're going to be the one asking, you should also be the one giving. For me, it is about making sure there are resources to continue the work I've been a part of, the center I've helped build, and the outreach efforts we've created. I want to make sure that's sustained beyond my lifetime."
