The Sky Foundation Inc. in Birmingham, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that raises awareness for pancreatic cancer and funds scientific research toward early detection testing and treatment, has named Annie Dalton as its executive director.
Dalton has served at Sky Foundation for nearly eight years as director of events and programs.
“Annie’s deep institutional knowledge of Sky Foundation, strong leadership skills, and close community connections make her an ideal choice to guide the organization,” says Shannon Crone, president of the foundation’s governing board. “Her experience will help advance our mission to fund research, raise awareness, and support those affected by pancreatic cancer.”
Dalton says her goals at Sky Foundation include expanding awareness of pancreatic cancer and early warning signs to the public at large, highlighting racial health disparities, and connecting with new corporate partners to help fund early detection testing and treatment.
“I am proud and energized as I step into my new role of executive director at Sky Foundation,” Dalton says. “Pancreatic cancer is one of the hardest diseases to detect and defeat, but at Sky Foundation we’re not afraid to tackle the difficult. While my focus and commitment is on raising overall awareness, it is also to address health disparities and ultimately saving more lives. We’re reaching out to corporate partners and bold change makers who are ready to stand with us. Because behind every statistic is a life worth fighting for.”
Dalton is replacing Jody Skonieczny who is moving into a new position at an unrelated humanitarian nonprofit organization. Skonieczny joined Sky Foundation two years ago.
“Our board of directors is grateful for the excellent work of Skonieczny and we wish her the very best in her new position,” Crone says. “We are thankful that she is assisting in the smooth transition of leadership and know that she remains part of our Sky family. Our organization grew stronger because of her commitment over these years and we are set for even more success because of her exceptional work.”