Andy Hill CARE Fund Names New Executive Director
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Andy Hill CARE Fund, a Washington-based organization dedicated to advancing cancer research, has appointed Molly O'Connor as its new Executive Director. This appointment comes as the fund continues to build on its impressive track record of investing over $81 million in cancer research projects since its authorization by the state Legislature in 2015.
O'Connor brings a wealth of experience to her new role, having spent 25 years in nonprofit leadership, cancer research, and innovative collaboration. Most recently, she served as the Chief Executive Officer at O'Connor Consulting Group, where she helped nonprofit leaders evaluate strategic partnerships to continue, strengthen, and grow their mission work. Her previous roles include leadership positions at the Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer Research and Susan G. Komen Puget Sound, where she honed her skills in communications and cancer research grantmaking.
In her new position, O'Connor will lead Andy Hill CARE Fund into its second decade, promoting collaboration within the cancer research funding community and ensuring continued funding for the most promising cancer research that benefits residents of Washington.
O'Connor expressed her commitment to advancing the mission of Andy Hill CARE Fund.
Since its authorization in 2015, Andy Hill CARE Fund has invested over $81 million in grants and other investments, supporting projects across the cancer research continuum to advance transformational research in the prevention and treatment of cancer. With O'Connor at the helm, the fund aims to continue its mission of improving health outcomes by advancing research that could lead to breakthroughs in cancer prevention and treatment.
The CARE Fund's work is guided by a clear commitment to advancing the field of cancer research. O'Connor's extensive background in nonprofit leadership and her deep understanding of the Washington State cancer research landscape make her well-suited to lead the fund into its next phase.
Andy Hill CARE Fund's mission is to invest in public and private entities to promote cancer research in Washington. Through research grants and strategic co-funding partnerships, CARE Fund aims to improve health outcomes by advancing transformational research in the prevention and treatment of cancer. With O'Connor's leadership, the fund is poised to continue its impactful work and drive progress in the fight against cancer.