Mark Joseph Heffernan WG91 died on January 14 in Chevy Chase, MD, after a valiant battle with glioblastoma. During all stages of his illness, he showed remarkable courage and grace. Throughout, he also was enveloped by love and support from his wife, Ana-Maria, and his children, Yvonne (David) and Paul (Jackie). Mark developed
career-long twin commitments to international development and financial management. They would lead him to found two successful international ventures and to serve as an executive in two major health-related organizations. After graduating from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service in 1975, he became a US Peace Corps volunteer. His early career included extensive consulting work for USAID, in the course of which he earned his Wharton degree