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Senior Management; Executive Resume
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| Desired Industry: Biotech |
SpiderID: 17904 |
| Desired Job Location: San Diego, California |
Date Posted: 12/24/2007 |
| Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent |
Availability Date: 2 Weeks |
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| Job Level: Executive (President, VP, CEO) |
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Objective:
To secure an executive level position focusing on breast health, oncology, neurology, best practices, patient care, patient empowerment, informed consent, psychosocial support, clinical outcomes, quality of life and survivorship that will effectively utilize acquired expertise, creative talents and commitment to excellence.
Experience:
Areas of Professional Strength:
Dedicated and team-oriented professional whose accomplishments reflect superior business development instinct, strong leadership skills working with diverse constituencies and a demonstrated commitment to organizational growth.
Adept at creating innovative programs that produce maximum results with minimal capital.
Solid career history in developing unique marketing partnership and sponsorship programs.
Innovative and tenacious in securing new funding sources.
Involved, dedicated member of the community with numerous personal contacts.
Program & Fund Development, Evaluation
Patient & Physician Education & Empowerment
Strategic Planning, Organizational Development
Leadership, Consensus Building, Group Facilitation
Volunteer Recruitment, Training & Development
Grassroots Campaigns & Organizing, Team Building
Creative Thinking, Critical Analysis, Problem Solving
Public Speaking, Public Education, Cultural Competency
Public Policy, Health Care Policy & Legislative Analysis
Community Outreach, Public Relations, Media Relations
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Founder and Immediate Past President/CEO of the Women's Information Network Against Breast Cancer (WIN ABC) organization, created to empower breast cancer patients to become informed partners with their health care team and patient advocates for others.
Founder of the nationally acclaimed Breast Buddy Breast Care Program and the Breast Buddy Program.
Co-founder of the historical Breast Cancer Research Stamp, the first fundraising stamp in United States history.
Brought the Breast Buddy Breast Care Program into the Kaiser Permanente health care system and into the lives of medically indigent and underserved patients in a successfully completed and independently evaluated pilot program at two Los Angeles County, California public hospitals (Martin Luther King, Jr./Charles R. Drew and Harbor/UCLA medical centers).
Featured speaker in a press conference hosted by the American Association of Health Plans (AAHP) and the Commonwealth Fund, held at the National Press Club which received widespread national media, airing live on C-SPAN in August 1998. The event highlighted the AAHP’s new Women’s Health Initiative, in which WIN ABC’s Breast Buddy Breast Care Program, in partnership with Kaiser Permanente Southern California, was recognized as a new best practice and benchmark of care for patients.
Works with health care providers and policy-makers to ensure responsible health care policy, appropriate delivery systems and pathways of care for cancer screening and treatment services and culturally competent education and psychosocial support for patients.
Works to ensure equal access to appropriate, high-quality cancer education, and screening and treatment services for individuals from all cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Involved actively in the establishment of the first cancer treatment fund in the United States for patients at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. Led WIN ABC’s efforts in making the California Breast Cancer Treatment Fund a permanent state-funded program and template for federally-funded programs for medically underserved and indigent patients throughout the United States.
Committed to increase funding for breast cancer research. Through dedication and hard work in partnership with United States Senator Dianne Feinstein and others, secured passage of the Stamp out Breast Cancer Act in July 1997 and issuance of the historic Breast Cancer Research Semi-postal Stamp in July 1998.
Featured speaker at a White House ceremony for the Breast Cancer Research Stamp's first day of issuance on July 29, 1998 hosted by First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton. Spearheaded efforts in securing legislation in July 2000, extending the issuance of the special fundraising Breast Cancer Research Stamp for two additional years.
Organized the nationwide effort to extend the Breast Cancer Research Stamp’s issuance for two years beyond the first extension, working with Congress to pass a third consecutive piece of legislation, the Breast Cancer Research Stamp Act of 2001. Helped to secure additional extensions in January 2004, October 2005 and December 2007, resulting in over $59.49 million raised to date for breast cancer research at the National Institutes of Health and Department of Defense. With more than 802.15 million Breast Cancer Research Stamps sold to date, the public awareness raised as a result of this special stamp continues to save lives and is priceless.
PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS
NONPROFIT, HEALTH CARE AND PUBLIC POLICY CONSULTANT;
CO-FOUNDER, BREAST CANCER RESEARCH STAMP
October 1992 – Present; December 1995 - Present
NATIONAL SPOKESPERSON AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS DIRECTOR
THE NATIONAL NEEDLEARTS ASSOCIATION’S STITCH TO WIN Against BREAST CANCER CAMPAIGN
OCTOBER 2004 – PRESENT
FOUNDER, PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
WOMEN’S INFORMATION NETWORK AGAINST BREAST CANCER
May 1994 – August 2005
FOUNDER
BREAST BUDDY BREAST CARE PROGRAM
BREAST BUDDY BREAST CARE PROGRAM FOR INDIGENT AND UNDERSERVED PATIENTS
May 1994 – Present
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP
May 1994 – Present
Education:
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION/POLITICAL SCIENCE
CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY, POMONA
(1977-1980)
Affiliations:
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Leadership and participation in giving professional training to health care professionals for continuing medical educational units (CMEs).
Featured guest and participant in health care, oncology, public policy, patient advocacy and biomedical research related workshops, seminars, poster sessions and speakers bureaus.
CURRENT PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member, Allergan Medical Breast Implant Resource Team
Member, British Medical Journal (BMJ) Clinical Evidence Advisory Board
Member, National Cancer Survivors Day Speakers Bureau
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Windows XP Professional
MS Office
Macintosh Office
MAC
Skills:
SELECTED AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Co-Recipient, 2006 with United States Senator Dianne Feinstein, The National NeedleArts Association’s Special Award “for your extraordinary vision and leadership in making the Breast Cancer Research Stamp a reality.”
Recipient, 2005, The National NeedleArts Association’s 30th Anniversary Jubilee Award for raising national awareness about breast cancer via the needle arts.
Recipient, special proclamation issued by Nevada Governor, Kenny C. Guinn, proclaiming Friday, January 28, 2005 “Stitch to WIN Against Breast Cancer Day” in honor of Ms. Mullen and the WIN Against Breast Cancer and the National NeedleArts Association organizations.
Recipient, 2005 Special Certificate of Recognition issued by Nevada Lieutenant Governor, Lorraine T. Hunt, to recognize the first Stitch to WIN Against Breast Cancer event in the state of Nevada, in honor of Ms. Mullen and the WIN Against Breast Cancer and The National NeedleArts Association organizations.
Recipient, 2004 San Diego Magazine’s 50 People to Watch in 2004.
Recipient, 2000 Women’s Referral Service Lee Bright Pink Ribbon Award.
Recipient, 2000 National Association for Women’s Health 9th Annual Award for Excellence in Women’s Health, Award for Special Service – National Level.
Recipient, 2000 California Health Decisions Informing the Public in Health Care Choices Award.
Recipient, 1999 Women Making History Award hosted and presented by United States Senator Barbara Boxer and co-presented by United States Senator Dianne Feinstein.
Recipient, 1999 California Association of Nonprofits Public Policy Excellence Award for Communications Excellence.
Special Recognition, 1999 Kaiser Permanente Vohs Award Dinner: “In appreciation for your contribution to the successful implementation of the Breast Buddy Program for our members and the Breast Cancer Research Stamp for cancer research.”
Recipient, 1999 Woman of Accomplishment Award, Soroptimist International of San Diego.
Recipient, the 1999 Soroptimist International Desert Coast Region’s Women Helping Women Award.
Recipient, 1999 Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Recognition of Community Service “for helping empower women with breast cancer… and dedication and commitment to increase funding for breast cancer research.”
Recipient, 1998 The Gleitsman Foundation Award of Achievement for “conceptualizing and securing acceptance of the innovative idea of a forty-cent stamp that would include eight-cents from each stamp to be turned over to breast cancer research programs…perhaps bringing us many millions dollars closer to a cure.”
Recipient, 1998 Woman of Achievement Award, YWCA of the San Gabriel Valley – Women’s Health Advocate Award Recipient.
Recipient, 1998 Los Angeles County Award of Merit.
Recipient, 1998 Los Angeles County Resolution – “Outstanding Advocate for Women’s Health for Establishment of New National Standard of Care for Breast Cancer Patients.”
Recipient, 1998 California State Assembly Certificate of Recognition.
Recipient, 1998 Freeman, Freeman & Smiley Vision in Philanthropy Award – California Community Foundation Award.
Recipient, 1998 United States Senate Certificate of Commendation – “Exceptional Record of Service on behalf of individuals with breast cancer and her tireless dedication on behalf of the Breast Cancer Research Stamp.”
Recipient, 1998 City of San Diego Proclamation naming August 10, 1998 “Breast Cancer Research Stamp Day” from the Mayor of San Diego in honor of Mrs. Mullen and the WIN Against Breast Cancer organization.
Honored by the San Diego Padres, the United States Postal Service, Major League Baseball and the City of San Diego with a First Pitch Ceremony; Mrs. Mullen threw out the first pitch at a San Diego Padres baseball game with breast cancer survivors, Breast Buddy volunteers, celebrities and family members on the field unfurling a large image of the Breast Cancer Research Stamp; August 10, 1998.
Recipient, 1998 San Diego City Council Proclamation – Recognition of work on behalf of Breast Cancer Research Stamp.
Recipient, International Public Relations Association (IPRA)/United Nations Department of Public Information (UNDPI) UN: Honorable Mention, 1997 UNDPI Award; IPRA: Recipient, Golden World Award.
Recipient, 1997 United States Public Relations Association Award of Excellence.
Recipient, Service Excellence Program/Team Excellence Award, Kaiser Permanente Inland Empire MSA Breast Buddy Program Team.
Recipient, Service Excellence Program/Team Excellence Award, Kaiser Permanente Inland Empire MSA Women’s Health Event Committee Team.
Breast Buddies – A Comprehensive Breast Care Program Poster Session,” American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical Nurses 1996 Annual Conference – Second Place Award.
Additional Information:
SELECTED REFERENCE MATERIAL & ARTICLES FEATURING MRS. MULLEN’S WORK
Advancing Women’s Health: Health Plans’ Innovative Programs in Breast Cancer; Survey Results and Case Studies; 1998; American Association of Health Plans and HealthPartners Research Foundation; Authors: Felicia B. Bloom, Sharon J. Rolnick, Kristine K.J. Fortman, and Barbara D. Lardy.
Allies for Quality Final Evaluation Report; July 2004; California HealthCare Foundation and Samuels and Associates in partnership with the Women’s Health Collaborative; copies can be ordered at http://www.samuelsandassociates.com.
Allies for Quality Issue Brief: Activating Consumers To Improve Health Care Quality; September 2004; California HealthCare Foundation and Samuels and Associates in partnership with the Women’s Health Collaborative; download available at the following web site: http://www.chcf.org/topics/view.cfm?itemID=20882.
Allies for Quality Issue Brief: Defining Consumer Perspectives on Health Care Quality; June 2003; California HealthCare Foundation and Samuels and Associates in partnership with the Women’s Health Collaborative; download available at the following web site: http://www.chcf.org/topics/view.cfm?itemID=20882.
Allies for Quality Issue Brief: Influencing Health Care Delivery; September 2004; California HealthCare Foundation and Samuels and Associates in partnership with the Women’s Health Collaborative; download available at the following web site: http://www.chcf.org/topics/view.cfm?itemID=20882.
Allies for Quality Issue Brief: Lay Health Workers’ Role in Improving Health Care Quality; November 2003; California HealthCare Foundation and Samuels and Associates in partnership with the Women’s Health Collaborative; download available at the following web site: http://www.chcf.org/topics/view.cfm?itemID=20882.
Best Practices in Women’s Health: Identifying Exemplary (Breast Cancer) Care (“Ten Key Questions Every Woman Can Ask Her Health Care Plan to Identify Exemplary Care”); June 1998; American Association of Health Plans and the Commonwealth Fund; available on the American Association of Health Plans website at: http://www.aahp.org.
Evaluation of a Breast Cancer Patient Information and Support Program; Effective Clinical Practice Journal, July/August 2000; Published by the American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine; Authors: Ann M, Geiger, Bradford W. Edgerton, Elizabeth S. Mullen, Patricia A. Sloman and Diana B. Petitti; available online at: http://www.acponline.org/journals/ecp/julaug00/breast_cancer.htm.
First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton Remarks at Unveiling of Breast Cancer Research Stamp, The East Room; July 29, 1998; available at the following web site:
http://clinton4.nara.gov/WH/EOP/First_Lady/html/generalspeeches/1998/19980806-7346.html.
Internal Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education, Volume 17, Number 4 / July August 2004, Pink Ribbons Inc: breast cancer activism and the politics of philanthropy; Publishers: Routledge, part of the Taylor Francis Group; Pages 474-492; Author: Samantha King, School of Physical and Health Education, Queen’s University Canada; available at the following web site:
http://taylorandfrancis.metapress.com/(jx2xiv45l42ok1rdq3wgmf45)/app/home/contribution.asp?referrer=parent&backto=issue, 2,6;journal,16,57;linkingpublicationresults,1:100667,1.
Meeting Psychosocial Needs of Women with Breast Cancer; 2004; Institute of Medicine and National Research Council of The National Academies Press; National Cancer Policy Board; Pages 147-148; Maria Hewitt, Roger Herdman and Jimmie Holland, Editors; 278 pages, ISBN# 0-309-09129-2.
Pink Ribbons Inc: breast cancer activism and the politics of philanthropy; 2006; Author: Samantha King, School of Physical and Health Education, Queen’s University Canada; Publisher: University of Minnesota Press, $24.95 cloth/jacket; ISBN: 08166-4898-0; ISBN-13: 978-0-8166-4898-6; available at the following web site:
http://www.upress.umn.edu/Books/K/king_pink.html.
Plastic Surgical Nursing Journal – Oncology in Plastic Surgery, Fall 1999, Volume 19, Number 3; Delivering a Promise: One Woman’s Story of Partnership and Hope; WIN Against Breast Cancer Programs; Cover Story, 1999; Published by the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical Nurses; Author: Elizabeth “Betsy” Mullen.
Report on Medical Guidelines & Outcomes Research – Quality Of Care: Innovative breast cancer program improves patient satisfaction, care; Quality /Cost-Effectiveness / Research /Policy /Best Practices August 31, 200 Volume II, Number 18; Author: Joseph Latta.
RESEARCH: “BREAST BUDDY®” PROGRAM IMPROVES SATISFACTION WITH BREAST CANCER CARE ~ Support of Mentors, Patient Care Coordinators Help Patients Cope; Kaiser Permanente Press Release, Oakland, California, July 31, 2000.
Talking It Over; July 29, 1998; Author: Hillary Rodham Clinton; available at the following web site: http://clinton2.nara.gov/WH/EOP/First_Lady/html/columns/HRC0729.html.
The Breast Cancer Research Stamp: Sticking with a Great Idea; Breast Buddy Program Offers Integrated Care, Information, Solace for Indigent Women; Healthplan Magazine November/December 2001; published by the American Association of Health Plans; Author: Genevieve Belfiglio.
True Grit: Stamping Out Breast Cancer – How three Californians struggled to realize their dream of a Breast Cancer Research Stamp; Healthplan Magazine September/October 1998; published by the American Association of Health Plans; Author: Genevieve Belfiglio.
Understanding Healthcare Quality; June/July 1999; California Magazine Roundtable; Editors: Diana Kenney and L. Ann Movalson; supported by the California HealthCare Foundation.
United States Government Accounting Office (GAO); GAO-08-45; U.S. Postal Service: Agencies Distribute Fund-raising Stamp Proceeds and Improve Reporting; October 2007; download available at the following web sites: http://www.gao.gov/htext/d0845.html; http://www.gao.gov/docsearch/abstract.php?rptno=GAO-08-45
United States Government Accounting Office (GAO); GAO-05-953; US Postal Service: Factors Affecting Fund- Raising Stamp Sales Suggest Lessons Learned; September 2005; download available at the following web site: www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-05-953.
United States Government Accounting Office (GAO); GAO-03-1021 Breast Cancer Research Stamp: Effective Fund-Raiser; September 2003; download available at the following web site: www.gao.gov/new.items/d031021.pdf.
United States Government Accounting Office (GAO); T-GGD-00-137 Breast Cancer Research Stamp: Millions Raised for Research, but Better Cost Recovery Criteria Needed; GGD-00-80 April 28, 2000; download available at the following web site: www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO/GGD-00-80.
What Can Health Plans Offer Women With Breast Cancer? First in a Series of Reports on Important Women’s Health issues Showcases Four Model Programs in Breast Cancer Care, American Association of Health Plans Press Release, Washington, D.C., August 19, 1998.
Reference:
Michael Duga, Chief of Staff, Office of Former United States Senator Max Cleland, Washington, D.C.
“Betsy Mullen embodies what is right about advocacy. Her tireless efforts of behalf of those suffering from Breast Cancer are simply amazing. She was a major force behind The Breast Cancer Research Stamp, which is among the most successful commemorative stamps of all time. These proceeds directly benefit cancer research and associated projects. The world would be a better place if we had more "Betsy Mullen's" fighting the good fight.”
Sherry Mulne, President, Business Directions, Inc., Columbus, Ohio
“After helping to create and implement a unique partnership between WIN Against Breast Cancer and The National NeedleArts Association, Betsy continues to pour her creative talents, energy and time into keeping the spirit of the campaign alive. Because of her knowledge of the ins-ands-outs involved and her efforts on behalf of the campaign, we received a video-taped endorsement from United States Senator Dianne Feinstein (CA), as well as an invitation to a special ceremony at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum in Washington DC. Betsy is a true professional. From years of experience working with government entities, she knows how to cut through the red tape, talk to the right people, and get the job done.”
Rob Toonkel, Legislative Office, United States House of Representatives, Washington, D.C.
“To know Betsy is to know the embodiment of dedication and perseverance. What makes her so successful – and an asset to any project – is her tireless passion to achieving her goals. One only needs to look at her efforts behind the creation and reauthorization of the Breast Cancer Research Stamp to know that when Betsy is involved, everyone wins.”
Sara DeRousse, Senior Director of Global Marketing, Mentor Corporation
“I was honored to work with Betsy and support her efforts when she spearheaded the Breast Cancer Awareness Stamp. Betsy is extremely passionate, she is visionary in her ideas and is unstoppable once she sets her mind to a goal. As a speaker she is extremely articulate and eloquent and delivers her message from the heart, which is particularly moving. I have found her to be very collaborative, innovative and resourceful, with the rare ability to enlist the support of politicians, executives, physicians and lobbyists. She is a force to be reckoned with.”
Don Parsons, Permanente National Legislative Director, Kaiser Permanente, Denver, Colorado
“Betsy was Co-founder of the Breast Cancer Research Stamp. Her legislative skills are exemplary. Also, Betsy founded Women's Information Network Against Breast Cancer (WIN-ABC), a highly effective peer support program. As part of that program, she began the Breast Buddies program at several southern California Kaiser Permanente facilities. This program demonstrated the great value of peer support and the potential for patient-to-patient education regarding breast cancer.”
Jim Hock, Press Secretary, United States Senator Dianne Feinstein, Washington, D.C.
“Betsy is indefatigable. She was incredibly powerful as a brainchild and lobby power behind the Breast Cancer Stamp. Dianne always gave her kudos for her untiring work to make this amazing stamp -- which has raised millions for research -- a reality.”
Michael Krop, Logistics Manager, United States Postal Service, Washington, D.C.
“Betsy is a passionate, focused advocate for the cure of Breast Cancer. She is the type of person that can direct her energy to a worthwhile cause and will see it through. Professional and skilled in working with others, Ms. Mullen is an asset to any team.”
Allison Huerta, Pharmaceutical Analysis and Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Analysis and Microbiology, Allergan, Irvine, California
“Betsy is an incredibly dedicated, hard working, and giving person. She has gone out of her way to help those affected by breast cancer, including my friend, who was recently diagnosed. Betsy took the initiative to provide assistance with the managed healthcare organization and physicians in order to ensure the best care possible. I feel truly grateful that Betsy has stepped into our lives at this most critical time. She is truly a selfless person that has devoted her life to helping others and has made a significant contribution to support ongoing research.”
Azeezaly Jaffer globalprpros@yahoo.com, Executive Director, Stamp Services, United States Postal Service, Washington, D.C.
“Betsy is to be credited with issuance of the first Semi-Postal Stamp for Breast Cancer Awareness. When all had given up hope, Betsy remained committed to the pursuit of the cause. By sharing her compelling story, she was able to change the history of the U.S. Stamp program with the issuance of the Breast Cancer Awareness Semi-Postal Stamp. Pennies at a time and several years later, over $57.8 million has been raised to help find a cure. Betsy is passionate, honest, hard working and knows how to mobilize multifaceted grass roots campaigns. I am proud to have stood with her at the beginning and even prouder to know her as a friend and above all else, a "SURVIVOR".”
Roger C. Memos, Independent Film and Television Producer, Los Angeles, California
“As coordinating producer on the NBC show "Starting Over" I had the pleasure of booking Betsy as a guest on our program. Betsy came on the show to offer support to a young woman, Allison, who was just finishing up with chemotherapy. Betsy was most compassionate in dealing with Allison's delicate state of mind. I was most impressed at how she put many of Allison's fears to rest with her easy and gentle manner. Betsy "saved" my life a second time on the show when I was given a week to "throw together" a breast cancer fundraiser for Allison to sponsor on the program. Betsy took the bull by the horn. She helped me conceptualize, plan and implement the event. With her guidance we were able to pull off a classy event (fashion show, needlepoint exhibition, celebrity and political guests honoring Allison). We did all this with only four days of prep….She gave her heart and soul to our event. My executive producer was so impressed with Betsy's ability to pull in her team of experts as she did for this event. I couldn't have pulled this event off without Betsy Mullen. I highly recommend Betsy as a TV expert in the field of breast cancer, cancer prevention and related field. Her story of how she got the breast cancer research stamp into post offices across the country is quite remarkable as well as inspiring.”
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