Thao was healthy until May 2024, when she developed sudden-onset right-side ptosis. Supporting the MGFA's mission has helped her transform something incredibly challenging into something meaningful.
Samm brings more than two decades of nonprofit experience, serving in executive leadership roles for healthcare nonprofits such as March of Dimes, National Brain Tumor Society, and the American Liver Foundation. She has an extensive background in organizational management, strategic planning, board and volunteer development, and revenue generation that results in growth and impact. As MGFA’s senior executive, Samm is responsible for providing the vision and strategy to fulfill the work identified in the organization’s strategic plan, support the MGFA’s vision and mission, and ensure that both the operational and board structures support this work.