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Pat Garcia-Gonzalez
Chief Executive Officer at The Max Foundation
Pat Garcia-Gonzalez is the CEO of The Max Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on improving access to cancer treatment in low and middle-income countries (LMICs).12 She has a background in nursing and has dedicated her career to service and healthcare.1
Garcia-Gonzalez is particularly involved in addressing the lack of access to cancer treatment in LMICs, working to raise awareness about the individuals behind the statistics.2 She has been recognized for her efforts in helping those affected by Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML), receiving the International CML Foundation's ERSAP Prize as its first recipient.1
Under her leadership, The Max Foundation has been involved in various initiatives, including:
- Creating the largest chemotherapy network in India through the PurpleRibbon project5
- Working towards providing access to medicine for 8 billion people6
- Addressing issues related to advanced breast cancer and health equity7
Garcia-Gonzalez frequently shares insights and updates about global health, access to medicine, and The Max Foundation's work through her LinkedIn profile.234
