Now we are at a special time. Our aim and sense of urgency have not changed. Today, the difference is that we understand so much more about what drives T1D, our immune system and autoimmunity. We also now have new tools in research that didn’t exist even a few years ago. These advances add up to our ability to accelerate cures.
However, bold scientific strategies need bold philanthropic investments to propel into reality. Our Leadership Giving team works with individuals, family and private foundations, as well as corporations, to identify major gift opportunities that would allow major gift donors to reach their charitable goals and accelerate our shared goal of creating a world without T1D.
We have established several research initiatives. These efforts include innovating technologies and glucose control strategies, as well as addressing the behavioral health and psychology impact of T1D, to improve lives today and tomorrow.
Backed by JDRF supporters, T1D research has led to critical advances toward two open windows in the development of cures: beta cell therapies and immune therapies. We are also launching the Centers of Excellence, creating new research and funding models to further drive our progress. The innovative JDRF T1D Fund is helping to accelerate translation of laboratory breakthroughs into commercialization. Importantly, we have increased our Advocacy efforts to ensure that we can expedite the delivery of scientific advances into the hands of people who need them, while promoting healthcare access and affordability.
Together, we will make T1D history. Connect now with a member of our Leadership Giving team or contact us at 800-533-2873 and leadershipgiving@jdrf.org, to learn more about our major gifts program and explore how you can maximize your impact to change the lives of people with T1D and their loved ones.
Aaron J. Kowalski, Ph.D.
President & CEO, JDRF
“This is a special time. Our aim and sense of urgency haven’t changed. Today, the difference is that we understand so much more about what drives T1D, our immune system and autoimmunity. We also now have new tools in research that didn’t exist even a few years ago. We must capitalize on these advances that add up to our ability to accelerate cures. Our time is now.”
Meet Your Leadership Giving Partners
Amy Berg
National Director
aberg@jdrf.org
Alan Berkowitz
National Director, Planned Giving
aberkowitz@jdrf.org
Deirdre Evans
National Director
devans@jdrf.org
Betty Gaston
National Director
bgaston@jdrf.org
Will Hall
National Director and Donor Relations Officer,
Greater Bay Area
whall@jdrf.org
Maryann Jacobson
National Director, Donor Relations
mjacobson@jdrf.org
Amy Montalto
National Director,
JDRF T1D Fund
amontalto@jdrf.org
Peter Roche
National Director
proche@jdrf.org
Jennifer Sidaway
National Director
jsidaway@jdrf.org
Meet Your Leadership Giving Contact by State
Alabama
Kelly Taranto
Leadership Giving Director
ktaranto@jdrf.org
Alaska
Linda Riley
Leadership Giving Director
lriley@jdrf.org
Arizona
Linda Riley
Leadership Giving Director
lriley@jdrf.org
Arkansas
Kelly Taranto
Leadership Giving Director
ktaranto@jdrf.org
California
Linda Riley
Leadership Giving Director
lriley@jdrf.org
Colorado
Linda Riley
Leadership Giving Director
lriley@jdrf.org
Connecticut
Carol Yannuzzi
Leadership Giving Director
cyannuzzi@jdrf.org
Delaware
Carol Yannuzzi
Leadership Giving Director
cyannuzzi@jdrf.org
Florida
Michael Macleod
Leadership Giving Director mmacleod@jdrf.org
Georgia
Kelly Taranto
Leadership Giving Director
ktaranto@jdrf.org
Hawaii
Linda Riley
Leadership Giving Director
lriley@jdrf.org
Idaho
Linda Riley
Leadership Giving Director
lriley@jdrf.org
Illinois
Heidi Fisher
Leadership Giving Director
hfisher@jdrf.org
Indiana
Heidi Fisher
Leadership Giving Director
hfisher@jdrf.org
Iowa
Heidi Fisher
Leadership Giving Director
hfisher@jdrf.org
Kansas
Carol Yannuzzi
Leadership Giving Director
cyannuzzi@jdrf.org
Kentucky
Kelly Taranto
Leadership Giving Director
ktaranto@jdrf.org
Louisiana
Kelly Taranto
Leadership Giving Director
ktaranto@jdrf.org
Maine
Carol Yannuzzi
Leadership Giving Director
cyannuzzi@jdrf.org
Maryland
Kelly Taranto
Leadership Giving Director
ktaranto@jdrf.org
Massachusetts
Carol Yannuzzi
Leadership Giving Director
cyannuzzi@jdrf.org
Michigan
Heidi Fisher
Leadership Giving Director
hfisher@jdrf.org
Minnesota
Heidi Fisher
Leadership Giving Director
hfisher@jdrf.org
Mississippi
Kelly Taranto
Leadership Giving Director
ktaranto@jdrf.org
Missouri
Carol Yannuzzi
Leadership Giving Director
cyannuzzi@jdrf.org
Montana
Linda Riley
Leadership Giving Director
lriley@jdrf.org
Nebraska
Carol Yannuzzi
Leadership Giving Director
cyannuzzi@jdrf.org
Nevada
Linda Riley
Leadership Giving Director
lriley@jdrf.org
New Hampshire
Carol Yannuzzi
Leadership Giving Director
cyannuzzi@jdrf.org
New Jersey – Northern
Eileen Jear
Leadership Giving Director
ejear@jdrf.org
New Jersey – Southern
Carol Yannuzzi
Leadership Giving Director
cyannuzzi@jdrf.org
New Mexico
Linda Riley
Leadership Giving Director
lriley@jdrf.org
New York – Upstate
Carol Yannuzzi
Leadership Giving Director
cyannuzzi@jdrf.org
New York – New York City, Long Island, Rockland County and Westchester
Eileen Jear
Leadership Giving Director
ejear@jdrf.org
North Carolina
Kelly Taranto
Leadership Giving Director
ktaranto@jdrf.org
North Dakota
Heidi Fisher
Leadership Giving Director
hfisher@jdrf.org
Ohio
Heidi Fisher
Leadership Giving Director
hfisher@jdrf.org
Oklahoma
Michael Macleod
Leadership Giving Director
mmacleod@jdrf.org
Oregon
Linda Riley
Leadership Giving Director
lriley@jdrf.org
Pennsylvania
Carol Yannuzzi
Leadership Giving Director
cyannuzzi@jdrf.org
Rhode Island
Carol Yannuzzi
Leadership Giving Director
cyannuzzi@jdrf.org
South Carolina
Kelly Taranto
Leadership Giving Director
ktaranto@jdrf.org
South Dakota
Heidi Fisher
Leadership Giving Director
hfisher@jdrf.org
Tennessee
Kelly Taranto
Leadership Giving Director
ktaranto@jdrf.org
Texas
Michael Macleod
Leadership Giving Director
mmacleod@jdrf.org
Utah
Linda Riley
Leadership Giving Director
lriley@jdrf.org
Vermont
Carol Yannuzzi
Leadership Giving Director
cyannuzzi@jdrf.org
Virginia
Kelly Taranto
Leadership Giving Director
ktaranto@jdrf.org
Washington
Linda Riley
Leadership Giving Director
lriley@jdrf.org
Washington, DC
Kelly Taranto
Leadership Giving Director
ktaranto@jdrf.org
Wisconsin
Heidi Fisher
Leadership Giving Director
hfisher@jdrf.org
Wyoming
Linda Riley
Leadership Giving Director
lriley@jdrf.org
