Leader and philanthropist Rasheeda S. Liberty has been appointed to serve on the ALSAC Professional Advisory Board, marking a milestone as the first Black woman to hold this prestigious position. ALSAC is the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, dedicated to advancing cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases.
Liberty brings a wealth of experience and dedication to her new role on the ALSAC Professional Advisory Board, a forum for leaders, innovators and influencers to share experiences and present ideas to lead ALSAC and St. Jude into new and emerging markets and opportunities to successfully reach their strategic objectives. As the International President for Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Liberty has demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment to philanthropy. Her longstanding relationship with ALSAC has included spearheading a successful campaign by Sigma Gamma Rho to raise $1 million for St. Jude, showcasing her unwavering dedication to the mission of the renowned children’s research hospital. Rasheeda’s corporate prowess, negotiation, and finance skills are evident in the various industries she has worked in such as banking, financial services, corporate law, insurance, media, heavy equipment leasing, consumer packaged goods, and most recently tech and sports. Her professional background adds versatility to the ALSAC Professional Advisory Board.
"Rasheeda’s experience leading Sigma Gamma Rho is a strong addition to the ALSAC Professional Advisory Board, which in turn means she’ll help improve our efforts to drive awareness of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital," said Richard C. Shadyac Jr., President and CEO of ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. “I know Rasheeda will bring great perspective and innovative ideas that will help make a difference in the lives of children everywhere.”
As a board member, Liberty will lend her industry expertise to develop ideas and initiatives that further ALSAC's strategic objectives in support of St. Jude, which is in the midst of a $12.9 billion strategic plan focusing on the expansion of patient care and clinical and laboratory-based research related to pediatric catastrophic illnesses. She will also serve on special sub-committees to address the unique needs of the organization and provide leadership to elevate fundraising and awareness efforts locally and nationally.
Commenting on her appointment, Liberty expressed her gratitude and commitment to advancing the mission of St. Jude. She stated, "It is an honor to be appointed to the ALSAC Professional Advisory Board and to serve alongside esteemed colleagues in support of such a vital cause. I am dedicated to leveraging my experience and passion to contribute to the success of ALSAC and St. Jude, ensuring that children facing catastrophic diseases receive the care and support they deserve."
About Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. was founded on November 12, 1922 on the campus of Butler University in Indianapolis by Seven African-American Women Educators. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated has welcomed more than 100,000 collegiate and professional women from every profession. The sorority has more than 500 chapters in the United States, Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, Ghana, Germany, South Korea, U.S. Virgin Islands, the United Arab Emirates and most recently Japan. The organization also has active affiliate groups devoted to empowering women at different stages in life. The Rhoer Club Affiliates (teenage girls) and Philos Affiliates (friends of the sorority) also assist chapters with various service efforts and programs.
Sigma Gamma Rho’s commitment to service is expressed in its slogan, “Greater Service, Greater Progress.” The sorority has a proud history of providing positive and proactive community outreach nationally and internationally. The programs, partnerships, and sponsorships represent Sigma Gamma Rho’s commitment to promoting the greater good in education, service, and leadership development. For more information, visit www.sgrho1922.org.
About St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Its purpose is clear: Finding cures. Saving children.® It is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. When St. Jude opened in 1962, childhood cancer was considered largely incurable. Since then, St. Jude has helped push the overall survival rate from 20% to more than 80%, and it won't stop until no child dies from cancer. St. Jude shares the breakthroughs it makes to help doctors and researchers at local hospitals and cancer centers around the world improve the quality of treatment and care for even more children. Because of generous donors, families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food, so they can focus on helping their child live. Visit St. Jude Inspire to discover powerful St. Jude stories of hope, strength, love and kindness. Support the St. Jude mission by donating at stjude.org, liking St. Jude on Facebook, following St. Jude on X, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok, and subscribing to its YouTube channel.
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