Mary McGowan

Mary McGowan is the first chief executive officer of the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research, and leads the organization’s strategic vision with patient engagement, strategic partnerships, fundraising, advocacy efforts, program direction, and an aggressive communications and research agenda. Mary brings 35 years of nonprofit leadership and management experience to the role, previously having served as executive director at The Myositis Association. Mary has a master’s degree in Human Resources Development from George Washington University and a B.A. from Trinity University.