We are excited to announce that our team at the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation has just grown by two new members!
Please meet Melissa Gerard and Carolyn Shields, MBA, connect with them on Facebook, and don’t hesitate to contact them if you have any questions.
Melissa Gerard, Community Events Coordinator
Melissa’s responsibilities at the Meso Foundation encompass coordination of community-based services such as support groups and educational events. She also provides support to the Community Advisory Board as well our third-party fundraisers. Melissa will lead support groups, and third-party fundraising. She will also be organizing the annual International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma as well as assisting with the foundation’s marketing and communication efforts.
Melissa came to the Meso Foundation with ten years of experience in marketing and communications in the non-profit industry. She previously worked for The Center for Courageous Kids and Hope Harbor, a sexual assault recovery center. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Advertising and Non-Profit Administration from Western Kentucky University.
Connect with Melissa on Facebook
Carolyn Shields, MBA, Development Manager
Carolyn Shields joined the Foundation in March 2023 as its development manager. Carolyn will be working with our donors and will manage our fundraising campaigns. She has a background in higher education development and was most recently at Xavier University, where she specialized in annual giving.
Carolyn holds a bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Management from Drury University and an MBA from Xavier University. She spends time working on DIY home projects, enjoying time with family, and playing with her dog, Magnolia.
