Naomi Fraenkel Altschul ’97 and James S. Altschul

Naomi Fraenkel Altschul ’97

My time at Barnard was transformative. My favorite professors taught from the front lines of their fields, infusing their classes with gravitas and hope, and implicitly encouraging students to become active learners and thoughtful community members. The breadth and depth of the experience I had at Barnard allowed me to combine my fascination with urban policy, appreciation for the environment, and my new-found confidence in STEM into a bespoke career that improves the lives of others in meaningful ways every day. Jim and I want the same opportunities for our daughters, as well as yours. Supporting Barnard through a gift annuity allows us to remain active members of the community and share Barnard with others.

James S. Altschul

It was important to me to make a significant contribution to Barnard because I know how much the institution means to Naomi. I was very fortunate in never having to worry about how I was going to pay for my education, and I’m mindful that there are many outstanding students who don’t have the resources that were available to me. I chose a Barnard charitable gift annuity because it enabled me to make a substantial donation and obtain a tax-advantaged income stream.