Susan G. Komen competitors

Knudsen previously servesd as the executive vice president of Oncology Services and enterprise director for Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson Health, one of only 71 National Cancer Institute-Designated Cancer Centers recognized for its research and impact on cancer outcomes. She also holds leadership roles with some of the most important cancer entities in the nation. She is the president of the Association of American Cancer Institutes, where her platform has focused on diversity, equity and inclusion, and serves on the board of directors for the American Association of Cancer Research and the board of advisors for the National Cancer Institute. She is active in committees for the American Society for Clinical Oncology, in addition to serving on other academic and for-profit advisory boards. Knudsen holds a bachelor's degree in biology from the George Washington University; a Ph.D. in biological sciences from the University of California San Diego; and an MBA from Temple University Fox School of Business.

Cynthia Zagieboylo is a President & CEO at NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY and is based in United States. She has worked as Vice President, Chapter Programs at NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY and Chief Field Services Officer at NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY. Cynthia attended University of Connecticut between 1982 and 1984 and Springfield College between 1978 and 1982.

Lily Kirchner is a Volunteer Advocacy Ambassador at Autism Speaks and Chief Executive Officer and Founder at Autism Speaks and is based in Wisconsin Area, Eau Claire, Wisconsin. She has worked as Administrative Aide at QPS. Lily attended University of Wisconsin-Superior between 2008 and 2013.

Charles Henderson is the Chief Field Operations Officer of the American Diabetes Association (ADA). Charles joined the ADA in January 2020 after spending 24 plus years in for profit sectors and volunteering in the non-profit sector, Charles is passionate about spending the balance of his career in a space that will make a significant impact on lives. Philanthropy and Sales/Fundraising is thread through the fabric of his DNA. Charles comes to the ADA from Champion Life Safety Solutions where he was CEO & President. Prior to that he was a Field Sales Executive running multi-billion territories across the country for Dell Healthcare, Commonground Marketing (including executing special events in the field) and Viacom. His professional skill set and success, coupled with his passion and desire to give back makes this a perfect time to lead a non-profit organization in the development area. Chuck is an astute executive skilled in building trusted & collegial working relationships, relationship selling/fundraising, driving productivity, leading and also supporting change-management initiatives. He has deep experience developing best-of-breed, solution selling leaders, who think as strategic business partners, with a culture of winning as a team and over delivering results. An expert in team building, fundraising/sales management, strategy & solution development, contract negotiation, execution, and C-suite client relationship building. A native Texan, Charles has a strong commitment to his family, community, and church. An avid golfer, Charles is also involved with his Alma mater, Texas A&M where he serves on boards and leverages his professional skills to raise money for the school in different capacities. When he is not working on fundraising for A&M causes, he is working on raising capital funds for his church where he serves on the Board of Trustees. Charles is married to his beautiful wife Courtney and they have a beautiful daughter, Charlie who is 11 years old.

Jean Sachs is a Chief Executive Officer at Living Beyond Breast Cancer and is based in United States.

Independent advisor to high-growth potential technology companies, supporting early stage entrepreneurs as they execute their vision and build for scale. Former large-company executive with large-scale M&A, Product Marketing, Business Development and Operational experience. Successful small business owner who successfully transitioned a traditional brick and mortar business to the internet world. Financially savvy, highly practical, no hubris. Easily scales between strategy and tactics. I build the bridge between the vision and the operating plan. Contributor to non-profit organizations with talent and treasure. Life-long mentor to many.