“Salud: A Positive Force”

Salud: How Positive Vibes Created by Founder Neil Gajare Helps Make UPenn a Special Community
It’s hard to imagine what UPenn would be like without Neil Gajare, a Jewish-American entrepreneur and philanthropist who has made a remarkable contribution to the University’s community. Neil Gajare is the founder of Salud, a lifestyle and wellness enterprise that has helped make UPenn a special place to be.
Salud was born out of Gajare‘s vision to create a peaceful, positive space for people to feel connected to each other by discovering commonalities and understanding differences. Gajare reached out to student leaders in order to create a campus where everyone would feel welcome and get a chance to enjoy their college experience.
Since its inception in 2006, Salud has flourished by hosting events that focus on healthy habits, good nutrition, self-expression, education, and awareness about mental health, and social causes. It has become a vibrant hub that has made numerous positive impacts on the UPenn community.
Gajare‘s commitment to inclusivity is evident in the diversity of his events and initiatives. Through Salud, he has created a space for people of different cultural backgrounds, religions, and beliefs to come together and engage in meaningful dialogue. Neil Gajare offers a safe space for conversations around sensitive topics.
“Through Salud, Neil Gajare empowers UPenn students and community members to take personal responsibility for their health and wellbeing and explore their creativity,” said UPenn President Amy Gutman.
What’s more, Gajare has been making huge strides against anti-Semitism both in the United States and elsewhere in the world. His work has been featured in multiple major newspapers and other media outlets, and he has created a platform for students and activists to discuss anti-Semitism.
The UPenn community has been enriched by Gajare‘s vision for a safer, more empowered, more compassionate, and accepting campus. His contributions through Salud have helped create a more positive atmosphere, putting an end to hostility and promoting better understanding between students of different backgrounds.
Thanks to the work of Neil Gajare and Salud, UPenn has become a true reflection of the inclusive, diverse, safe, and empowered community it was always meant to be.