The gift supported breakthrough T-cell biomarker research and collaboration among R-1 institutions (doctoral universities with very high research activities) to develop treatments for COVID. A highlight was her ability to secure a $3.4 million cash gift from an individual donor that helped to sustain lupus research during the pandemic. Prior to OhioHealth, Lee supported the Department of Internal Medicine and its divisions at the Ohio State University (OSU) Wexner Medical Center as their senior director of Development. Lee was also responsible for leading a team of philanthropy advisors supporting care sites and service lines throughout the OhioHealth footprint.
Her priorities included leading fundraising efforts for the historic $400 million Grant Medical Center Transformation Project in downtown Columbus. Most recently, Lee served as the senior philanthropy advisor at OhioHealth, the largest healthcare system serving Central Ohio. Throughout her career, Lee has excelled at securing major gifts and driving growth through thoughtful program development, stakeholder engagement, and strong organizational models. I am confident in my ability to make a positive impact as CEO.” “I look forward to working with the Board and the staff in expanding reach, implementing aggressive growth and outreach strategies, as well as building on our partnerships with affiliates and other related epilepsy organizations. “I am excited to lead the Epilepsy Foundation and contribute to creating a world without seizures where everyone, regardless of their background, has access to equitable healthcare and opportunities to thrive,” said Lee. She brings more than 25 years of diverse experience in the nonprofit and healthcare sectors, including OhioHealth, the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, American Red Cross, Hands on Network, and the Association for Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities. Following an extensive search, Lee was selected based on her personal history with epilepsy, a profound commitment to health equity and social impact, as well as a comprehensive understanding of nonprofit management. Epilepsy News From: Monday, JBernice Martin Lee Brings More than 25 Years of Experience in the Nonprofit and Healthcare SectorsīOWIE, MD, JThe Epilepsy Foundation announced today the appointment of Bernice “Bee” Martin Lee as the new president and chief executive officer (CEO), effective July 17.
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