Kidney Cancer Association Appoints Gretchen Vaughan as CEO

HOUSTON– January 24, 2019– Kidney Cancer Association is pleased to announce it has recently appointed Gretchen Vaughan as the nonprofit’s new CEO. Vaughan brings more than 27 years of experience in advanced fundraising, management, sales and major market business development in the healthcare and financial service industries. Vaughan has most recently worked as the senior director of philanthropic resources with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, having been with the hospital in additional, previous roles since 2004. Her work with MD Anderson includes extensive fundraising and philanthropic efforts, strategic planning for major market development, relationship building and staff management. She is a member of numerous related professional organizations, including the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Association of Healthcare Philanthropy and National Association of Cancer Center Development Officers. “We feel very fortunate to have Gretchen joining Kidney Cancer Association,” said Dr. Christopher Wood, board chair of Kidney Cancer Association.“Her extensive experience and leadership skills pair perfectly with her understanding of and dedication to our mission. We are confident she will guide our organization forward in significant, meaningful ways.” Vaughan will lead Kidney Cancer Association’s efforts to continue to grow the organization and secure the funding resources required to suppor...
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