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In the realm of charitable events and community support, sponsors can be
September 7, 2023
In the realm of charitable events and community support, sponsors can be
How do you honor the memory of someone who you only met once, and do it in a way that will engage strangers? You can’t simply rattle off…
By the end of this summer, 33 year old Deja Nicolas will have served 16 years in the Army (14 years of active duty and two years in the…
Philly native Tara Sulimay Acosta was just 16 years old when she lost her mother to cancer. She understands the uncertainties and…
Last February we introduced you to licensed clinical [oncology] social worker Becky Cammy in an article titled Frontline Warrior that…
Quincy Harris is back and ready to run another 13.1 miles in the Philadelphia Love Run Half Marathon to honor his mother’s memory. Not a…
It’s no secret. Legacy of Hope’s strength lies in our community connections. The relationships we’ve built have enabled the Emergency…
Nearly every runner who takes their miles seriously inevitably yields to the sport’s intrinsic momentum. You run a 5k; taste success and…
When you hear that someone is gearing up to run a 24-hour hundred miler, it’s not unreasonable to assume that that person is a serious…
Throw a stone into water; and ripples spread out. It’s easy to lose hope in humanity when our world feels like it’s been usurped by…
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An award winning international speaker, author, corporate trainer and diversity, equality and inclusion executive, nationally recognized thought leader, expert, strategist and advisor to some of the world’s most influential organizations in global professional services, health care, financial services, consumer products and pharmaceutical industries.
Kimberly is a seasoned leader in transforming organizations into high-performing enterprises and challenging leaders to live without limits, with more than 20 years of HR, talent acquisition, and diversity & inclusion experience; successfully turning around troubled diversity practices by designing, building, leading, and shaping high-performing cultures at global organizations with robust strategies, global employee development programs and enterprise-wide initiatives that have increased revenue growth and organizational brand eminence.
Michele is a Director on the Legacy of Hope board and also serves on the Executive Committee.
Professional: Mary is a certified city planner for Philadelphia, a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association as well as the Philadelphia Bar Association, and the Pro Bono Honor Roll First Judicial District of Philadelphia.
Bio: Mary’s insight into the legal world is invaluable to Legacy of Hope, both in keeping our daily operations moving fluidly as well as making connections for our patients and their families when needed.
“Michael reached out to me about 2 years ago through mutual friends. We worked together to help a woman with stage 4 cancer get her electricity turned back on after it was shut off during the winter. I’ve been 100% supportive of Mike’s vision since then.”
Education: Bachelor’s of Science from West Chester University in Management and Finance
Bio: As a member of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.’s upper management team, Joseph brings a wealth of knowledge regarding finances, management, team-building and planning to the Legacy of Hope board. Joseph linked up with Michael, our President, and Wells Fargo began supporting Legacy of Hope annually.
“My father passed away from what started as Colon Cancer in 2015. Cancer is horrible and if there is something I can do to help others impacted I would want to be a part of it.”
David is the founder of the Fishtown Beer Runners, an organization with chapters all over the world based here in Philadelphia.
Dr. Kevin Kelly leads Legacy of Hope’s Scientific Review Board to seek out and support the most promising cancer research in Philadelphia using a merit-based system. He is Jefferson’s Director of Solid Tumor Oncology.
Greg Garber is the director of Oncology Support Services at the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center.
Gina’s experience as the very successful co-owner of CoreFitness, LLC coupled with her expertise in planning special events makes her the perfect Vice President for Legacy of Hope. With energy, passion, and drive that makes her seem superhuman, Gina’s connection to our mission is a personal one.
“Both my father and my dear childhood friend were diagnosed with cancer within 3 months of one another. They were surrounded and supported by friends and family throughout their battle and until their passing. No one should suffer through a diagnosis alone and, without Legacy of Hope, some people would do just that.”
Awards:
Volatile Media Management’s Mover, Shaker, Changemaker Award – February 2017
Miles Mack Community Services & Leadership Honorable Mention – 2016 TJUH Emergency Department Technician of the Year, Physicians Choice Award – 2015
TJUH Emergency Department Technician of the Year, Physicians Choice Award – 2014
Bio:
With his free time so limited, Michael manages to fuse his work with his other passion: running. Whether it is with the Fishtown Beer Runners, our own Team Relentless Hope, or his closest friends, Michael can often be spotted on the streets of Philadelphia keeping himself fit and active.