Komen Lowcountry Affiliate Announces 2015-17 Board of Directors
April 13, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Lowcountry Affiliate of Susan G. Komen® has announced its 2015-17 board of directors. The board functions to advise, assist and aid in efforts to support breast cancer education and outreach programs serving the 17-county Komen Lowcountry service area.
- President: Shirley Nilsen, East Cooper Medical Center
- Treasurer: Stacey Hollings, Ellliott Davis, LLC
- Secretary: Leslie Haywood, Charmed Life Products
- Fund development chair: Dr. Jennifer Fiorini, The Breast Place
- Bonnie Hancock
New directors include:
- Tradd Bastian, IV, Tradd Bastian Real Estate Group Broker Association
- Rusty Streetman, retired retail executive
- Kristen Thompson, Carlock, Copeland & Stair, LLP
- Wendy Anderson, Hanahan High School
- Sarah McIlwain, Elliott Davis, CPA
- Brandy Atkinson, Wells Fargo
- Melissa Barton, Charleston Bride
“I am so excited to have the new members and new energy on the board to join our seasoned board members. All of them amass such a wealth of knowledge of fundraising and a passion for the individuals we serve,” said Taffy Tamblyn, executive director of the Lowcountry Affiliate. “They have all expressed so much excitement to have the opportunity to serve on this board.”
About the Lowcountry Affiliate of Susan G. Komen®
The Lowcountry Affiliate of Susan G. Komen is the local partner for the world’s largest and most progressive grassroots network fighting breast cancer. The Komen Lowcountry Affiliate has invested more than $6.5 million in its 17-county service area to provide breast cancer screenings, support services and breast health education to those in need. Seventy-five percent of net proceeds raised by the Affiliate stay in local communities, while the remaining income goes to the national Komen for the Cure Award and Research Grant Programs – supporting research, awards and educational and scientific programs around the world. For more information visit KomenLowcountry.org, facebook.com/komenlowcountry and twitter.com/komenlowcountry.
