Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation
Andrea Young is a dedicated professional currently serving as the Manager of Development at the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation since January 2023. Previously, Andrea held the position of Hope Fund Gift Officer at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago from March 2022 to December 2022, and served as Development Manager for Major Gifts & Stewardship at WTTW/Chicago PBS and WFMT Chicago from December 2019 to February 2022. Earlier roles include Event Assistant at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago and Marketing Coordinator & Box Office Manager at Provision Theater Company. Additionally, Andrea was a Program & Event Coordinator at the Chicago Park District. Andrea holds a Master of Arts in Arts, Entertainment and Media Management from Columbia College Chicago and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Media Studies, and Theatre Studies from DePaul University.
Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation
We imagine a world without pulmonary fibrosis. The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation is focused on our mission to act as the trusted resource for all who are affected by this disease. Our signature programs include: PFF Care Center Network PFF Patient Registry PFF Patient Communication Center PFF Ambassador Program An international network of support groups and online communities The PFF Summit Comprehensive disease education materials Our expert Medical Advisory Board and the biennial PFF Summit allow us to maintain an ongoing dialogue with physicians, researchers, industry representatives, and the patient community. This creates a collaborative environment that will help us achieve many of our goals. Our peer-reviewed research program supports projects that improve understanding of pulmonary fibrosis and will lead to successful therapies. We have developed significant relationships with industry partners and upheld our position as the honest broker to inform those affected by pulmonary fibrosis of important scientific breakthroughs.