Viking Connections: Kay Koehler
Kay Koehler is CEO for CureSearch for Children's Cancer, a nonprofit organization dedicated to driving new drug development for kids with cancer. The organization has strong engagement with academic researchers, biotech, pharma, and donor opportunities.
"I spent the first half of my career in software, running North American sales organizations. Then I retired from software and went into nonprofit work. Anyone with an interest in becoming a scientific researcher, sales leader, CEO or someone looking for guidance with leadership, I am happy to help. I'm currently a mentor for CZI, the Chan-Zuckerberg initiative and engaged with the Milken Institute, a think tank spearheaded by Michael Milken. Or, if you are an English major looking forward an interesting career path, mine shows it can take you to the most interesting places."
Graduation year: 1985
Majors: English, humanities and secondary education
Campus activities: College Union Board; Resident Advisor; Tutor, Reading/Writing Center; Sigma Pi Delta
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