BrightFocus Foundation
Meredith Fox is an experienced development professional currently serving as the Development Manager for Family Foundations & Special Gifts at BrightFocus Foundation since February 2023. Prior to this role, Fox held key positions including Director of Corporate Partnerships at the Urban Land Institute from April 2020 to February 2023, and Philanthropy Consultant for the Breast Cancer Alliance from March 2019 to February 2023. Additional experience includes serving as Associate Director of Development at George Washington University from November 2014 to March 2019 and Director of University Advancement at Radford University from September 2011 to 2014, where responsibilities included creating awareness and building relationships to generate support. Fox began the career as an Account Executive at Aqua Pharmaceuticals, LLC in 2009. Educational credentials include a Bachelor's degree in Communication and Media Studies from Radford University and further studies at The George Washington University.
BrightFocus Foundation
BrightFocus Foundation is a nonprofit organization supporting research and providing public education to help eradicate brain and eye diseases, including Alzheimer's disease, macular degeneration, and glaucoma. We are working to save mind and sight. BrightFocus is at the forefront of brain and eye health, advancing early-stage, investigator-initiated research around the world. We also provide free educational materials to people affected by or interested in these diseases, empowering them to take action for themselves and others. They can take advantage of news and research results offered through BrightFocus websites, publications, social media, videos, podcasts, and TV and radio public service announcements. Through our toll-free phone number, 1-800-437-2423, people can speak directly with a member of our information services staff, Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm Eastern time, for support, answers to questions, and referrals. A nonprofit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of the United States, we were founded in 1973 and known until February 1, 2013 as the American Health Assistance Foundation. We chose our new name—BrightFocus Foundation—to reflect our vision of a world where everyone experiences life fully and with clarity. Read about the work of our three programs: Alzheimer's Disease Research Macular Degeneration Research National Glaucoma Research