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WHO WE ARE

We are a group of dedicated professionals and philanthropists, each deeply passionate about the cause we support - championing prominent women researchers in oncology who remain significantly underrepresented in the field. By backing these talented individuals, we strive to address disparities and unlock meaningful progress in cancer research and its cure, a mission that inspires all of us and drives our commitment. 

OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Lola Nashashibi Grace

Lola Nashashibi Grace

Founder & Interim-Chair

An active philanthropist, Lola holds three degrees from Stanford University and was previously in investment banking.

Marie Vrakking

Marie Vrakking

Board Member

Marie Vrakking is a Swiss-based finance consultant with 20+ years’ experience in investment strategy, ESG, and women’s financial empowerment.

Hope Cantale

Hope Cantale

Board Member

Hope Cantale is dedicated Impact Cancer Foundation Supporter, Business Development Leader and Communications Professional

John S. Grace

John S. Grace

Founder & Board Member

Founder of Sterling Grace Corp., John is continuing his family's philanthropic commitment to cancer innovation.

Kathleen Carl

Kathleen Carl

Board Member

Kathleen is currently Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) at Marelli.

Anne Marie de Jonge Schuermans

Anne Marie de Jonge Schuermans

Board Member

Dr. Anne Marie de Jonge Schuermans is the Global Head of Biologics & Injectables Operations at Sandoz. She is also the Board Member of the Swiss Biotech Association.

Helena Slama

Helena Slama

Board Member

Helena's current focus lies in telemedicine, digital health, and AI-driven data enrichment, alongside auditing healthcare systems.

Prof. Lana Kandalaft

Prof. Lana Kandalaft

Board Member

Prof. Lana Kandalaft heads the Center of Experimental Therapeutics at UNIL-CHUV.

Atalanti Moquette

Atalanti Moquette

Board Member

Atalanti Hadjipateras Moquette, founder of Giving Women, is a philanthropist dedicated to empowering and amplifying initiatives that support women and girls worldwide.

Salvatore Cantale

Salvatore Cantale

Advisor

Salvatore Cantale is a Professor of Finance at IMD, a world-classe business school in Lausanne.

James Jackson

James Jackson

Advisor

James Jackson is an experienced leader, and has dedicated himself to global humanitarian initiatives.

Dr. Colin Sanctuary

Dr. Colin Sanctuary

Advisor

Colin is a Biomedical Engineer, entrepreneur and dedicates his passion and energy to drive endeavours with impact.

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