Scarlett joined MDF in May 2024 as Director of Development. With a wealth of experience in nonprofit fund development and a background in science communications, she is enthusiastic about contributing to MDF’s mission of Community, Care, and a Cure. Scarlett is committed to advancing global health through community-centered strategies and initiatives. She is passionate about raising awareness and revenue through authentic storytelling and relationship-building. She holds a BS in Journalism from Boston University and an MA in International Studies from University of Denver. Scarlett lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has a life-long love of travel and reading, and she enjoys bike riding with her family.