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Leadership Team

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Kimberly Simpson Earle - Chief Operating Officer
Mark E. Nadolny - Chief Financial Officer
Katrina McGhee - Vice President of Global Partnerships
Diana Rowden - Vice President, Affiliate Network
Justin Ricketts - Vice President of Information Technology
Annetta Hewko - Vice President of Global Strategy and Programs
Emily Callahan - Vice President of Marketing
Jonathan Blum - Vice President of Legal and Risk Management
Susan Carter Johns - Vice President and Chief of Staff
Elizabeth Thompson  - Vice President, Health Sciences
Marianne H. Alciati, Ph.D.  - Research and Scientific Affairs, Vice President
Jennifer M. Luray - President, Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Advocacy Alliance and Vice President, Government Affairs and Public Policy, Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Nancy Macgregor - Managing Director, Affiliate Strategy and Planning

 

Photo of Kimberly Simpson   Kimberly Simpson Earle - Chief Operating Officer
Kimberly Simpson Earle joined Susan G. Komen for the Cure in April 2007.  Beginning her career with Komen for the Cure as vice president and general counsel as well as secretary of the board of directors, her principal responsibility was to manage the legal affairs of the organization as well as the organization’s internal audit and risk management groups. She quickly moved into the role of chief operating officer, and in addition to her original responsibilities, now leads the network of more than 120 Komen Affiliates across the United States.  She also has responsibility for the organization’s human resources, information technology, and internal communications functions, and is the secretary and member of the board of directors of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Advocacy Alliance.

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Mark Nadolny   Mark E. Nadolny - Chief Financial Officer
As chief financial officer for Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, Mark E. Nadolny is responsible for all financial matters affecting the world’s largest breast cancer organization. Since inception, Komen for the Cure has invested more than $1.3 billion, making it the world’s largest source of private funds for breast cancer research and community programs involving awareness, education, screening, treatment and direct services for breast cancer.

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Photo of Katrina McGhee   Katrina McGhee - Vice President of Global Partnerships
As vice president of global partnerships for Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, Katrina McGhee oversees the organization’s cause marketing programs and corporate sponsorships in addition to leading and developing global efforts to engage new audiences with the organization. She provides strategic direction for more than 200 corporate relationships currently in the Komen for the Cure portfolio and enjoys sharing her knowledge with others by serving as a speaker for national organizations such as the Promotions Marketing Association, Cause Marketing Forum and the Event and Arena Marketers Association.

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Diana Rowden   Diana Rowden - Vice President, Affiliate Network
As vice president of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®’s Affiliate Network, Diana Rowden brings breadth and depth to Affiliate leadership, having served in a variety of leadership roles at Komen for the Cure for more than 15 years. Previously, Rowden led Komen’s extensive health sciences division as vice president, overseeing the organization’s research grant strategy, community health outreach and education. She worked closely with the chief scientific advisor, Dr. Eric Winer, and Komen’s Scientific Advisory Board to examine medical and public health policy.

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  Justin Ricketts - Vice President of Information Technology
As vice president of information technology at Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, Justin Ricketts provides the technology vision and leadership in the development and implementation of enterprise-wide IT programs. Ricketts partners with decision makers in all departments to identify and implement technology solutions that reduce costs and accelerate science.

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 Annetta Hewko   Annetta Hewko - Vice President of Global Strategy and Programs
As vice president of global strategy and programs for Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, Annetta Hewko is responsible for guiding the development, implementation and management of the organization’s growing international outreach and global initiatives, including culturally sensitive education and scientific and screening events in various international markets. She also is responsible for exploring and investigating opportunities to expand our promise across the globe.

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Photo of Emily Callahan   Emily Callahan - Vice President of Marketing
As vice president of marketing for Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, Emily Callahan oversees the organization’s marketing function including communications, public relations, interactive media, event-planning, brand marketing and advertising. In addition, she also guides Komen’s ongoing efforts to identify, cultivate and strengthen relationships with key constituents of the organization, such as top-tier media outlets, corporate partners, major donors, grant recipients and celebrities.

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Jonathan Blum photo   Jonathan Blum - Vice President of Legal and Risk Management
As vice president, legal and risk management for Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists, Jonathan Blum is responsible for overseeing the organization’s legal department, which includes guiding the international headquarters and its more than 120 Affiliates in securing responsible partnerships with corporations and partners. He has lead functional responsibility for legal, insurance and internal audit matters.

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Photo of Susan Carter   Susan Carter Johns - Vice President and Chief of Staff
As vice president and chief of staff at Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, Susan Carter Johns focuses on organizational effectiveness.  Serving as executive champion and steward of Komen’s culture, she works closely with the human resources and internal communications teams, as well as manages the development function of the world’s largest private funder of breast cancer research outside of the U.S. government.  She also serves as chief advisor to the president and CEO Hala Moddelmog, and as primary liaison to Komen’s founding chair, Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker.

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Liz Thompson photo   Elizabeth Thompson - Vice President, Health Services
As vice president, health sciences for Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, Elizabeth “Liz” Thompson is responsible for leading Komen’s extensive health sciences team and engaging Komen in areas such as grants, community health programs, scientific advisory, public policy, advocacy and education. Thompson works closely with Komen’s chief scientific advisor, Dr. Eric Winer, and the organization’s Scientific Advisory Board. She also participates with external committees, boards or review panels and represents Komen’s mission, position and perspective.

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Marianne Alciati photo   Marianne Alciati, Ph. D. - Research and Scientific Affairs, Vice President
As vice president, research and scientific affairs for Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, Marianne Alciati ensures transparency and accountability in communicating the outcomes of the organization’s research spending. She guides the organization's research programs and scientific functions, including scientific peer review, post award science management, evaluation of and communication about the organization’s research investments, scientific community liaison and engagement of advocates in the scientific process.

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Jennifer M. Luray - Managing Director, Affiliate Strategy and Planning
As vice president of government affairs and public policy for Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and president of our sister organization, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Advocacy Alliance, Jennifer Luray is the leader of Komen for the Cure’s Washington, D.C. office, and serves as the organization’s top liaison to the White House, Capitol Hill, and key policymakers on domestic and global health issues. Under her leadership, the 501c4 Komen Advocacy Alliance advocates at all levels of government for increased funding for research and access to potentially life-saving screening and treatment programs.

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Nancy Macgregor, Managing Director, Affiliate Strategy and Planning   Nancy Macgregor - Managing Director, Affiliate Strategy and Planning
Nancy Macgregor has been with Susan G. Komen for the Cure® for much of its history. As managing director, affiliate strategy and planning, Macgregor collaborates with other Komen leadership members to develop, implement and evaluate strategies to build and sustain the capacity of the Komen Affiliate Network, which includes more than 120 Affiliates in the U.S. and three globally. Macgregor guides development and evaluation of pilot projects, benchmarks, standards of excellence and supporting resources to build and sustain the Affiliates’ capacity to fulfill Komen’s promise to save lives and end breast cancer forever. She also plays a key role in connecting Komen for the Cure’s U.S. Affiliate strategy to its international Affiliate strategy.

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