Ginger (she/her) joined the foundation on July 3, 2023 and is focusing on advancing AMAF’s health equity program portfolio, enhancing its standing as a top charitable organization aligned with best practices, and expanding the foundation’s visibility and impact. Ginger is increasing engagement with members, volunteers, and other stakeholders through the foundation’s programs including the Excellence in Medicine Awards, Leadership Development Institute, National LGBTQ+ Fellowship and Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship Program, and several health equity initiatives.

Collaboration, innovation, and sustainability are core to Ginger’s approach, and she is ensuring the foundation’s work aligns with the strong culture and community of the American Medical Association. In maximizing the foundation’s impact and fostering inclusion, Ginger’s objectives include delivering innovative and relevant programming that advances AMAF’s mission of bringing together physicians and communities to improve the nation’s health.

Ginger brings 25-plus years of nonprofit leadership experience in fundraising; foundation startups; program development, operational strategies and innovative collaborative models. Much of her career experience has focused on mission-driven organizations with a focus on  equity, equality, access and awareness within underserved and underrepresented communities. She has specialized in areas of health care, workforce, student, and youth development, education and social justice and has led organizations with local, national and global service.