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Chandini Portteus named president and CEO of LIVESTRONG Foundation

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CHANDINI PORTTEUS was named president and CEO of LIVESTRONG Foundation.

Portteus most recently served as chief mission officer at Susan G. Komen For The Cure, where she was instrumental in creating initiatives involving more than 30 countries. Her global programming work included fundraising with major donors and partnerships Fortune 100 companies.

In addition, she was the architect and relationship manager for the scientific advisory bodies of Susan G. Komen, which included the Scientific Advisory Board and the Komen Scholars.

Previously, she worked in sales for Knoll Pharmaceutical, as well as conducting clinical research at UT Southwestern Medical School, Children’s Medical Center, UT Houston School of Public Health and Parkland Hospital.

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