Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada Welcomes New CEO Maureen Daniels, BScN, RN, Coordinator, The Gerry and Nancy Pencer Brain Tumor Centre, Princess Margaret Cancer Center, University Health Network and IBTA Senior Advisor Toronto, Canada
BRAIN TUMOUR FOUNDATION OF CANADA (BTFC) is the only national brain tumour organization offering education and support to patients and families affected by a brain tumour in Canada. The organization’s vision - “To find the cause of and a cure for brain tumours while improving the quality of life for those affected” is at the core of all that BTFC does. Now, as they celebrate their 40th Anniversary, the winds of change are gently blowing at BTFC. On February 28, 2022, the Foundation was pleased to introduce their new CEO, Shannon LaHay. Just a month into her new position, Shannon connected with the IBTA to reflect on some first impressions and share her excitement and positive energy as she gets to work.
Roles and responsibilities As she begins her new role Shannon explained that she is very mindful of the great responsibilities that go with her position. She sees her primary responsibility to the brain tumour community - patients, caretakers, survivors and families – as ensuring that BTFC continues to provide the support, information and resources that are the hallmark of the organization. She also plans to focus on advancing the Foundation’s mission, vision and values, with a view to contributing to an end to brain tumours. That means supporting and advocating for research into the causes of and potential cure for brain tumours and bringing hope to the brain tumour community. ➤
Shannon LaHay, the recently appointed Chief Executive Officer of Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada Brain Tumour
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