Leadership at St. Jude is grounded in responsibility: advancing scientific discovery, supporting children and families, strengthening global collaboration and ensuring we remain focused on our mission.
Across research, clinical care, operations, governance and fundraising, leaders at St. Jude and ALSAC help guide the strategic decisions, partnerships and stewardship that sustain progress for children with catastrophic diseases.
Meet the people, boards and governance structures that help support and advance the St. Jude mission.
St. Jude has become uniquely positioned to solve some of the world’s most challenging problems around childhood cancer and other pediatric diseases. I often ask, ‘If not St. Jude, then who?’ and if the answer is no one, then we’re going to do it.
James R. Downing MD, President and Chief Executive Officer, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
St. Jude leadership
The St. Jude executive leadership team oversees research, patient care, operations and global initiatives across the institution.
Together, these leaders help ensure that day-to-day decisions remain aligned with long-term priorities for discovery, patient outcomes, collaboration and institutional stewardship.
ALSAC leadership
American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities (ALSAC), the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude, works in close partnership with the hospital to help sustain and advance the mission. Its leadership team oversees national engagement, fundraising strategy, donor stewardship and organizational operations that advance shared priorities.
Together as one team with one mission, the dedicated board and the talented, purpose-driven teams at ALSAC and St. Jude will build on our strong foundation and drive forward with new initiatives that will enhance our impact globally.
Ike Anand, President and Chief Executive Officer, ALSAC
Boards of Directors and Governors
St. Jude and ALSAC are governed by volunteer Boards of Directors and Governors from across the United States. These leaders help ensure that institutional priorities, resources and decision-making remain aligned with the mission and responsibilities of the organization.
Advisory boards
The expertise of independent advisory boards helps ensure St. Jude remains at the forefront of pediatric medicine, scientific discovery and translational research. These boards are made up of internationally recognized physicians and scientists.
Historical leadership
Since St. Jude opened more than sixty years ago, generations of leaders have helped guide the institution through periods of scientific growth, clinical advancement and global expansion.
Each has contributed to the continuity of a mission focused on finding cures and saving lives.
More to discover
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History of St. Jude
Explore the history of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, from Danny Thomas’s founding vision to groundbreaking discoveries and global impact in childhood cancer research.
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Our purpose
St. Jude exists to solve problems that others often cannot or will not solve – pursuing cures and prevention for the most serious diseases children face, and ensuring that discoveries reach children everywhere, not only those treated in Memphis.
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What does St. Jude do?
St. Jude gives kids with cancer the chance they deserve. We're dedicated to providing the best care for patients and leading the research that leads to cures.
