"She's never missed a meeting and is always available," Armstrong said.
Overseer Thomas E. Everhart '53 rounds out the group of academics, serving as president emeritus of the California Institute of Technology.
Everhart, who is also a professor of electrical engineering and applied physics at Caltech, was elected to the Board of Overseers last June, making him a relative newcomer.
"He comes very highly recommended," Armstrong said.
Corporate Big-Wigs
As a former director at McKinsey and Company, Daniel holds one of the most prestigious business jobs in the world and, according to Slichter, is incredibly intelligent and talented.
"He has the ability to see issues and define them," Slichter said. "He's so good at seeing where you've been and where you're going."
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