It took me weeks to come to terms with the fact that there were no easy answers. I couldn't change the past or the diagnosis, so I focused on educating myself and becoming Tinslee's biggest advocate. We underwent all the necessary tests, scans, and procedures, and spent a year going in for lab work and check-ups.
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Mark Quinlan
Executive Director
Mark has served as Executive Director for the Fanconi Cancer Foundation since 2017. As Executive Director, Mark oversees all facets of operations, finances, and program development, while expanding the donor base, investigating new revenue sources, and elevating impact. He leads with empathy, inclusivity, and unwavering dedication to the cause. He has obtained a bachelor’s degree in Social and Behavior Science and a master’s in Public Administration, which have helped shape his leadership style. He strives to enact meaningful change and positive growth and feels most fulfilled when he is helping others.
“I love knowing that when I go to work each day I have the ability to affect the lives of others in a positive way.” Mark’s love of the outdoors brought him from his native Minnesota to the mountains of the west to pursue his career in nonprofit management while still nourishing his love of nature. He now lives in Coburg, Oregon, with his wife Cheryl. In addition to cycling and fly-fishing, Mark enjoys traveling and experiencing other cultures.
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The Fanconi Cancer Foundation (FCF) is excited to announce that Dr. Isis Sroka has been named CEO effective August 1, 2024. She succeeds Mark Quinlan who served as Executive Director since 2017 and recently announced his departure. Quinlan will continue in an advisory role with FCF through a transition period.
On May 24th, 2024, the FA Europe Network hosted its inaugural pan-European scientific meeting at the historic Saint-Louis Hospital in Paris, marking a significant milestone in international collaboration for Fanconi anemia (FA).