Half of Komen’s Network of Affiliates are Now Part of the United Komen Team Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today provided an update on the progress of its operational and mission evolution, announced in April of 2020. More than half of the organization’s independent local Affiliates have now transitioned into the new, single entity structure. This multiphase transition is ongoing and will continue through the summer. “I’m excited about the way this new structure will enable us to serve more of our neighbors affected by breast cancer, regardless of where they live,” said Paula Schneider, Komen’s president and CEO. “To be clear, we still have staff in communities across the country; they are simply working remotely from their homes. And our mission has not changed; indeed, the COVID-19 pandemic has made our work even more critical, to ensure that everyone can access the breast cancer care they need. Breast cancer hasn’t stopped, and neither have we.” To meet the current and evolving needs of those affected by breast cancer nationwide, Komen is now providing support to patients, survivors and their families through breakthrough research, advocacy and a broad suite of direct services, including Komen’s free Helpline and Treatment Assistance Program. Additional breast health and patient support services will be launched soon and will be available in every community across the country. Staff from the former Affiliates are now part of Komen’s community development team, focusing on local communities, while closely collaborating with colleagues across their region and nationally. This new structure is led by five regional vice presidents: Northeast Region: Lori van Dam, formerly the CEO of Komen New England.Southeast Region: Kate Watt, formerly the ED of Komen Florida.Midwest Region: Barbara Ducharme, who is new to Komen.South Central Region: Julie Voss, formerly the CEO of Komen Houston.West Region: Megan Klink, formerly the CEO of Komen Orange County. Last year Komen announced that it was undertaking an enterprise-wide transition from a federated business model of independent Affiliates to a single, united entity in order to increase its overall operational efficiency and impact. The evolution enables the organization to benefit from centralized back office systems and reduces duplication of efforts across the country. In addition to centralizing operations, additional cost savings are being realized by transitioning to a completely remote workforce. This enables Komen to have team members in virtually every state in the country, without the expense of office locations. Contact Us 1-972-855-4382 press@komen.org << Previous Post Susan G. Komen® Applauds Passage... Komen Blog Read More Next Post >> Know Your History, Know Your... Komen Blog Read More Related Stories Previous Next Komen Blog Social Justice Is An Issue... Read More Komen Blog Knowing Your Family Health History... Read More Komen Blog An Opportunity To Live Read More Komen Blog The Racial Injustice of Breast... Read More Komen Blog Mortality Rates for Black Women... Read More Komen Blog Komen’s 2021-2022 Advocacy Priorities Seek... Read More Komen Blog Tips for Living a Healthy... Read More Komen Blog Breast Cancer, No Longer Your... Read More Komen Blog When Pink is Just Another... Read More Komen Blog Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS)... Read More Komen Blog Omnibus COVID-19 Economic Relief, Appropriations... Read More Komen Blog Disparities Research Conference Focuses on... Read More Komen Blog This Promising Researcher Hopes to... Read More Komen Blog What to Do When Your... Read More Komen Blog I Might Be At Risk,... Read More Komen Blog Breast Cancer: I Can’t Afford... Read More Komen Blog Susan G. Komen and Natura... Read More Komen Blog Tips for Living a Healthy... Read More Komen Blog Knowing Your Family Health History... Read More Komen Blog An Opportunity To Live Read More Komen Blog The Racial Injustice of Breast... Read More Komen Blog Mortality Rates for Black Women... Read More Komen Blog Komen’s 2021-2022 Advocacy Priorities Seek... Read More Komen Blog Breast Cancer, No Longer Your... Read More Komen Blog When Pink is Just Another... Read More Komen Blog Social Justice Is An Issue... Read More Amanda DeBard How Community Was Created for... Read More Komen Blog The Importance of Clinical Trials... Read More Komen Blog 10 Health Tips to Celebrate... Read More Komen Blog Breast Cancer Clusters: Why Do... Read More Komen Blog The Importance of Supporting Charities... Read More Komen Blog 10 Things You Need to... Read More Komen Blog Komen’s Public Policy Advisory Board... Read More Komen Blog Who’s Your One: Linda and... Read More JOIN US TODAY! JOIN