Who governs the work.
A volunteer board decides where the money goes. An independent scientific committee decides which science deserves it. Neither is paid.
Who governs the work.
A volunteer board decides where the money goes. An independent scientific committee decides which science deserves it. Neither is paid.

Diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2007, Sheila founded Sky in 2008 while still in recovery. The board she built continues her work.
Sky's governing board sets policy, approves spending and awards seed grants. Members are business, medical and legal professionals who serve two-year terms without compensation. Many have lost a family member to pancreatic cancer.

Managing Director in EY’s Assurance practice, where she oversees external IT audits and Service Organization Control reporting.
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Assistant Dean of the School of Health Sciences at Oakland University, where she also teaches and conducts research.
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A retired IT professional who spent her career at EDS and Hewlett-Packard designing and delivering training solutions.
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Senior attorney at the University of Detroit Mercy and corporate secretary to its Board of Trustees.
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Carries the committee’s grant review forward to the board, preparing the summary of the review process and finalist projects.
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Scott’s life has been deeply affected by pancreatic cancer, including the loss of his father to the disease.
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Mary Beth and her husband Ron owned a film and video production company producing award-winning commercials.
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Became an advocate for pancreatic cancer awareness after losing her brother to the disease at just 38 years old.
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Received her PhD at Wayne State University and retired from its School of Medicine in 2011 as Interim Associate Dean.
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Brings both professional dedication and profound personal insight to the board as a seven-year pancreatic cancer survivor.
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A registered representative and investment advisor representative of LPL Financial, a financial planning firm.
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Began her career at William Beaumont Hospital and spent her last eight working years in a financial role.
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Diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2007, Sheila founded Sky in 2008 while still in recovery. The board she built continues her work.
Sky's governing board sets policy, approves spending and awards seed grants. Members are business, medical and legal professionals who serve two-year terms without compensation. Many have lost a family member to pancreatic cancer.

Managing Director in EY’s Assurance practice, where she oversees external IT audits and Service Organization Control reporting.
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Assistant Dean of the School of Health Sciences at Oakland University, where she also teaches and conducts research.
View profile
A retired IT professional who spent her career at EDS and Hewlett-Packard designing and delivering training solutions.
View profile
Senior attorney at the University of Detroit Mercy and corporate secretary to its Board of Trustees.
View profile
Carries the committee’s grant review forward to the board, preparing the summary of the review process and finalist projects.
View profile
Scott’s life has been deeply affected by pancreatic cancer, including the loss of his father to the disease.
View profile
Mary Beth and her husband Ron owned a film and video production company producing award-winning commercials.
View profile
Became an advocate for pancreatic cancer awareness after losing her brother to the disease at just 38 years old.
View profile
Received her PhD at Wayne State University and retired from its School of Medicine in 2011 as Interim Associate Dean.
View profile
Brings both professional dedication and profound personal insight to the board as a seven-year pancreatic cancer survivor.
View profile
A registered representative and investment advisor representative of LPL Financial, a financial planning firm.
View profile
Began her career at William Beaumont Hospital and spent her last eight working years in a financial role.
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