Executive Director, Donna Sanderson, began volunteering for the Sacramento Affiliate just two months before she was diagnosed with breast cancer. That was twelve years ago. In 1997, Sanderson was elected president of the board and in 2000 was hired as the affiliate's first paid staff.

Sanderson is most proud of the relationships she has developed in the community. Bringing a wide range of partners together to help find a cure for breast cancer and support those who have already been diagnosed. Sanderson says "I never imagined I would be doing what I am doing today and feel so privileged to have an opportunity like this to give back to the community. Having a passion for the cause and the Komen Foundation makes all the difference in the world. It provides the fuel for the courage it takes for me to ask people to give to the cause". Under Sanderson's leadership, the affiliate has raised more than $8 million in eight years. When she is not occupied with Komen activities she likes to read, golf, mountain bike, kayak and play poker, socially. She has a doctorate in Educational psychology from the University of San Francisco.

Donna Sanderson, Ed.D
Executive Director