Leena Patel

Leena Patel currently serves as Vice President of Business Development and Strategy at The Assistance Fund, focusing on creating strategies to assist individuals with out-of-pocket costs and improve their quality of life. Previously, at the PAN Foundation, Leena held the position of Vice President of Development, where responsibilities included overseeing all revenue and fundraising activities for a $434 million charity, generating over $2.51 billion in five years, and managing a diverse portfolio of corporate and individual donors. Career progression includes roles such as Senior Director of Development, Director of Development, and Manager of Donor Relations at PAN Foundation, as well as Health Policy Associate and Intern at Applied Policy. Leena's early career included a position as Front Office Manager at Access Eye Centers and a Computing Lab Assistant role while studying at James Madison University. Leena holds a Master of Public Health from the University of North Texas Health Science Center and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from James Madison University.