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Sara Weiss: Clinical Consultant

By Ann Marks | May 1, 2024

Sara Weiss is a three-time cancer survivor, an active leader and volunteer for cancer organizations, and a clinical trial expert who has dedicated her life to making a difference in oncology. She was first diagnosed with breast cancer at age 30, and again at age 48. She was diagnosed with head and neck cancer at age 53. After multiple surgeries, chemotherapy, and radiation, she is grateful to be healthy and active. Professionally, Sara has focused her career on cancer clinical testing and has developed a strong foundation for evaluating research and clinical trials on a scientific basis. For 25 years she…

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Ingrid Tucker: Deputy Director, Madison Park Development Corporation

By Ann Marks | May 1, 2024

Dr. Ingrid Tucker is the Deputy Director at Madison Park Development Corporation (MPDC) in Roxbury, Massachusetts. She joined MPDC in July 2021 after serving 30 years in education. Dr. Tucker is responsible for leading the Programs at Madison Park. In addition to the programs, she works closely with a dynamic team from the Dewitt Center, Hibernian Hall, and Program Directors who are leading the way for youth and residents in and beyond Roxbury. Prior to joining MPDC, Dr. Tucker was the Head of Cambridge Montessori School in Cambridge (CMS), Massachusetts. Prior to joining the Cambridge Montessori community, Dr. Tucker served…

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Erica Tremblay: Dell Technologies, APEX Transformation Leader

By Ann Marks | May 1, 2024

Erica has been part of the leadership team at Dell Technologies for 16 years. She is currently the head of APEX Transformation, an organization that partners with senior executives to build new capabilities and drive the large-scale change needed to enable Dell’s APEX aaS / Cloud business. Erica’s career prior to Dell/EMC was in management consulting focused primarily on the technology and telecommunication sectors. She has her BA in Economics from Smith College and her MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. Having helped close family members navigate cancer diagnoses—her mother who fought stage 2 breast and stage…

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Max Pinto: Director, Parthenon Capital Partners

By Ann Marks | May 1, 2024

Max Pinto is currently the Director of Strategy and Implementation for Parthenon Capital. He focuses on building value in the Parthenon portfolio through assisting companies with strategic and operational initiatives. Prior to joining Parthenon, Max worked at the Parthenon Group, where he developed growth strategy for and conducted diligence of mid-market companies. Max earned his B.A. in Economics from Williams College and an M.B.A from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. He is excited to join the Runway board and looks forward to helping the organization grow. 

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Christina Fagan Pardy: Founder and CEO of Sh*t That I Knit

By Ann Marks | May 1, 2024

Christina Fagan Pardy Founder and CEO of Sh*t That I Knit, a Boston-based knit accessories brand. If you’re familiar with STIK, it is likely because we have partnered with Runway for the past four years – setting up a trunk show at the (incredible) event and donating 40% of our sales to Runway. While this partnership has solidified my love of Runway, my connection to the organization began 12 years ago when I volunteered for my field hockey coach’s (Olivia Achtmeyer) first R4R event at the Concord Country Club. When I’m not running my business, I love hanging out with…

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