Pluta Cancer Foundation appointed Dawn Stever as President & CEO, effective August 12, 2024.
Stever brings two decades of progressive fundraising and healthcare philanthropy experience —spanning the full continuum of development strategies. Most recently, she served as Vice President of Operations for Rochester Regional Health Foundations. Stever has also worked in higher education with leadership positions at Hartwick College and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in addition to serving as a senior consultant at Ruffalo Noel Levitz.
“We are thrilled to have Dawn join our team as the president & CEO of Pluta Cancer Foundation,” said Board Chair Ron Pluta. “Her tremendous track record of executive philanthropic leadership and health-system acumen position Dawn as the ideal choice to lead our Foundation to the next level while honoring our rich history. Dawn epitomizes our patient and employee-centric culture.”
Stever will lead strategic, philanthropic, and operational components of the Foundation, whose mission is to support patients through integrative oncology and financial support.
“Pluta is known in the community for the caring environment and excellence in comprehensive breast care – and the Foundation is a vital component to the overall experience for patients and families. It is such an honor to join this dedicated team,” said Dawn Stever.
Stever holds a master’s degree in business administration from Binghamton University, a bachelor’s degree from Elmira College, and is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE).
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