Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation today announced the appointment of Geoff Still as its Executive Director, effective June 4, 2025.Geoff's leadership arrives at an inflection point in the organization's history, as the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (“PBTF”) looks to accelerate and expand its mission and impact, becoming “cavalry” for affected families, coming to their aid in their greatest time of need. This announcement celebrates Geoff's powerfulandcollaborativepartnershipwithAlyLevine, the organization's Chief Development Officer, who, as a tandem, are the driving force behind the organization's enhanced capacity to deliver impactful programs, execute on new opportunities and pursue organizational excellence.
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“Geoffhasreally steppedupandoutofhisprevious ChiefFinancialandOperationsOfficer role, demonstratinghisdeepcommitmenttothemission duringapivotal periodoftransition.Hehasbeen abletoeffectivelybalance business-as-usual,asignificantamountofpositive changemanagement activity, whilepursuinganexcitingsetofnewresearchandbusinessopportunities.It'sincrediblehow muchthisorganizationhasprogressedinsuchashortperiodoftime.” saidLarryLittle, thePBTF's longesttenured boardmemberandaformerBoardChairman.
UnderMr.Still'sinterimleadershipforthe lasteightmonths,and inpartnershipwithMs. Levine,the organizationhasachievedremarkableprogress,ashighlightedinthe organization'sAnnualImpact Reportthatwillbereleased inJune.Someoftheseaccomplishmentsinclude:
— Strengthening Leadership- Recruited senior talent to enhance organizational capabilities, including Scott Kennedy (VP, Research and Patient Family Stewardship), Lesley Madsen (Director, Marketing Operations), Ben Peery (Senior Director, Finance and Administration), and Eileen Stark (Family Health Resource Specialist).
— Expanding Governance and Advisory Networks- Welcomed renowned experts Drs. Sanjay Gupta and Sam Blackman, and launched the PBTF NextGen Committee, which quickly grew to 20 emerging leaders.
— Enhancing Family Support- Positioned PBTF as the “front door” for families facing pediatric brain tumor diagnoses, offering holistic support throughout their cancer journey.
— Accelerating Research Investments- Awarded more than $1.75 million in new research funding to leading institutions, including the University of Michigan and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
— Building Strategic Partnerships- UBER, PBTF's “Movement Partner,” providing free rides for families accessing care. Minor League Baseball, through awareness-raising Starry Night events. Lifetouch and Amazon Web Services, expanding reach and resources. Teneo and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett offering pro bono support. Celebrated the 34th year of PBTF's founding partnership with Honda, while adding Progressive as a 3-year sponsor of the Ride for Kids program.
— Elevating Awareness and Advocacy- Engaged policymakers through Action Days on Capitol Hill, partnered with states on cancer plan initiatives, and represented the pediatric brain tumor community at the White House Cancer Moonshot and Exposome forums.
“MypassionandsenseofurgencyforthePBTF'sworkisfueledbybeingthefathertoasonwho navigatedhisownmalignantbraintumordiagnosis in2016.Iamlaserfocusedonstrategicallyleading theorganizationintoitsnextchapter, buildinguponthemomentumwehavealready achievedand continuing todriveimpactinlinewiththePBTF'smacrogoalofbeingthe”cavalry”foraffectedfamilies, familieslikemyown.IamhumbledbytheExecutive Committee'sconfidenceinmeandthankthemfor this incredible opportunity.” said Geoff Still.
Ms.Levinealsoaddedthat”Onbehalf ofthePediatricBrainTumor Foundation,GeoffandIextend our deepestgratitudetoHonda,ComotoandMarshMcLennanAgencyfortheirunwaveringpartnershipand commitmentduringthistimeofleadershiptransition.Yourgenerous supporthasfueledourmission to servemorefamilies,advancecriticalresearch,andcreatealastingimpactinthefightagainstchildhood braincancer.Together, wearebringinghope,care,andcurestokidswhoneeditmost.Thankyoufor standingwithusandmaking adifferenceincountlesslives.”
JeffreyGelfand,PBTF'sBoardChair,alsothefatherofasondiagnosed withapediatricbraintumor,said “Icouldn'tbemorethrilledwithGeoff'spromotion toExecutiveDirector. ThetenacityatwhichGeoff operatesislayingthegroundworkformuchgreater impactandstrategicgrowth.UnderGeoff andAly's leadership,weareshaping afuturewhere everychildandfamilydiagnosedwithabrain tumorhasthe resourcestheyneedtothrive-because anythinglessissimplyunacceptable.”
AboutGeoff StillBeforejoiningasChiefFinancial Officerin2020,Mr.StillservedasVicePresidentofFinanceand Operations atTheAssociationofBoardingSchools(TABS)andVicePresidentofTABSInsurance,Inc.His careerincludes teachingandworking inuniversityandindependentschooladministrationaswellas servingonnumerouscorporate,nonprofit,andeducation boards.Overtheyears,Mr.Stillhascoached high school,middleschool,andAAUbasketballaswellastrackandfield.GeoffearnedhisJDandBSin Accounting,Master ofAccountingfromNovaSoutheasternUniversity.
AboutAlyLevineBeforejoiningthePBTFin2023,Ms.Levinehaddedicated herselftohealthorganizationsfocusedon causessuchasType1diabetes andsubstanceusedisorders,working acrossvariousdevelopment functions,including fundraisingprograms,majorgifts,volunteerengagement,corporateengagement, andboarddevelopment.Overtheyears,Ms.Levine has helped organizations amplify their missions byanalyzing datatodevelopstrategies,implementingefficientsystemsforgrowth,andmobilizingstaffand volunteerstosupportcausesthatalignwiththeirvaluesandaspirations.
AboutthePediatricBrainTumorFoundationSince1991,thePediatric BrainTumorFoundation'sresearchfunding,advocacy effortsandfamily supportplatformhaveledthewayinendingthechildhoodcancercommunity'sbiggestcrisis.Dedicated whollytoaddressingthisrare,butdevastatingdisease andguidedbytheexperiencesofpatients, survivors,theirparents, andsiblings,thePediatricBrain TumorFoundationistheonlyorganizationto meet families'needsalong everystepoftheirpediatriccancerjourney.
Thelargestpatient advocacyfunderofpediatricbrain tumorresearch,thefoundationalsofundsand advocatesforinnovativeprojects thatleadtovitaldiscoveries,newclinicaltrials, andbettertreatments -allbringingusclosertoacure. We'reabletodothatbecauseofpeopleandpartnerscommittedto supporting families and ending childhood brain cancer.
FormoreinformationaboutthePediatricBrainTumorFoundation,visitcurethekids.org.
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