The Central Oklahoma chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is excited to welcome Sean Taylor Simpson as the new executive director. Sean will work closely with JDRF’s volunteer Board of Directors to expand the awareness of the organization and to increase fundraising efforts to find a cure for type 1 diabetes.
Sean brings an impressively diverse background to JDRF, including experience with non-profit organizations, serving as Vice President at the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce, and the past five years as head of corporate communications for Express Employment Professionals.
He recently told the board, “I’m deeply inspired by JDRF’s mission and excited about the potential growth for the chapter. The board, volunteers, supporters and staff have impressed me with their commitment, and I know that together we will accomplish great things.”
Pamela Gutel, president of the JDRF board says, “We are pleased to welcome Sean as Executive Director and thrilled about the wealth of experience he brings to our chapter. The Board looks forward to working with him to further JDRF’s mission of finding a cure for diabetes and its complications.”
Sean is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma’s Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication, where he earned a master’s degree in mass communication and a bachelor’s degree in public relations and political science. He is Accredited in Public Relations (APR), the industry’s highest certification.
As JDRF approaches its 40-year anniversary, and the Central Oklahoma Chapter celebrates its 25th, we’re entering a new and exciting stage of growth, making it a wonderful opportunity for new leadership. In the days ahead, both JRDF and Sean will need your support as we make this transition together. Please call us, to say congratulations, share insights, ask questions, or just to catch up on all of the amazing work going on at JDRF.
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Wednesday, September 30, 2009
by Sean Taylor Simpson
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