Susan G. Komen for the Cure, San Diego Appoints Gloriaann Garcia as Director of Grants & Mission Initiatives

Gloriaann will lead staff efforts in Grant Making, Public Policy and Education and Outreach.

San Diego, CA, July 14, 2011 -- Susan G. Komen for the Cure, San Diego is proud to announce the addition of Gloriaann Garcia as the Director of Grants & Mission Initiatives. A true reflection of the growth of the local affiliate, Gloriaann will be leading staff efforts in Grant Making, Public Policy and Education and Outreach.

“We are so lucky to have Gloriaann on our team – and look forward to her leadership in helping meet Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s mission of empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures,” said Laura Farmer Sherman, Breast Cancer Survivor and Executive Director of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, San Diego. “We’re proud of the work we’ve been able to accomplish with a very small staff. Adding Gloriaann to our team will allow us to focus even more clearly on meeting the needs of San Diego County’s uninsured women and their families.”

Garcia has a comprehensive background in non-profit management and administration having been Executive Director at Partners for Community Access. She has extensive community health experience in direct patient services, establishing culturally appropriate and geographically limited outreach initiatives, and working with advisory councils to strengthen educational and outreach services for cancer-related programs. She has previously worked at The Wellness Community as Associate Director and Director of Professional & Community Outreach; San Diego Youth & Community Services; the American Cancer Society and the Girl Scouts of San Diego-Imperial Council.

About Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, San Diego
Since its inception in 1995, $8.5 million has been invested in local organizations that provide breast cancer education, screening, diagnostics, treatment and patient support for the uninsured or underinsured in San Diego County. Another $3 million has been invested in research to find the cures. In fact, 75 percent of every dollar raised through Affiliate-sponsored events stays right here in San Diego County to fund free diagnostic mammograms, treatment and services for uninsured and underinsured women and their families. The remaining 25 percent funds international breast cancer research. Next to the U.S. government, Susan G. Komen for the Cure® is the largest funder of breast cancer research in the world. For more information, please visit www.komensandiego.org.

Did you know?
One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime.
The most significant risk factors are being a female and getting older.
Breast cancer doesn’t discriminate.
Breast cancer typically strikes women during their most productive years, both professionally and personally.
Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in U.S. women ages 40-59.
Men can get breast cancer, too. One percent of breast cancer diagnosis will be in male patients.

Since its inception in 1995, $8.5 million has been invested in local organizations that provide breast cancer education

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