NORTHBROOK, Ill., Oct. 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas
USA Foundation has named
Moyra Knight as president,
transitioning from Jeffrey A.
Winton, outgoing Astellas USA Foundation president. Winton led the
Foundation since 2014 and he will continue in his role as senior
vice president, Corporate Affairs at Astellas. Knight
has served as an Astellas USA
Foundation advisory committee member since 2014.
"Astellas USA Foundation is
committed to supporting programs and partners that cultivate
healthy, educated and resilient communities," said Winton. "Moyra's
more than 20 years of experience in volunteerism, public-private
partnerships, CSR and philanthropy will continue to build upon the
Foundation's mission."
Astellas USA Foundation,
www.astellasusafoundation.org, is focused on three philanthropic
pillars:
- Health and well-being, focusing on access to health and
well-being to people of all ages
- Science WoRx™, supports Science, Technology, Engineering
and Math (STEM) enrichment programming, including the recent
announcement of support in rural communities
- Disaster Response, including crisis prevention and
recovery
"Astellas USA Foundation
enriches lives throughout the Americas, often during a time of
greatest need," said Knight. "We will continue to advance
Astellas USA Foundation's mission
by strengthening communities and helping individuals to
thrive. I am honored to be selected for this new role."
Robin Andrews will continue to
lead programming in the Foundation's core focus areas, including
health and well-being, STEM education and disaster response, and
will now report to Knight.
About Astellas USA
Foundation
Astellas USA Foundation is a
tax-exempt, nonprofit corporate foundation that awards grants to
support charitable, scientific, literary and educational programs.
Learn more at www.astellasusafoundation.org. You can also follow us
on Twitter at @AstellasFDN or Facebook at
www.facebook.com/AstellasFoundation.
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