Board Of Directors

From Left to Right - Tim Jones, Secretary; Nancy Murphy Gilarde, Chief Financial Officer; Jeff Goldberg, Board Member; and Meg McQuarrie, Executive Director

Meg McQuarrie is the Chief Executive Officer, and Chair of the Board. She is also Kevin’s sister and was with him throughout his treatment. Meg has a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Rhode Island and a Master’s Degree from Duke University in Coastal Geology. Meg has worked in the nonprofit sector, in scientific research, and as a Community College Instructor.

Nancy Murphy Gilarde is the Chief Financial Officer and Kevin’s friend since first grade. Nancy has been a caregiver to many friends and family who have dealt with cancer treatment. She has a BS in Management, with a concentration in Finance from Boston College. Nancy has several years experience in both the for-profit and non-profit sectors. Currently she is employed by Nordost Corporation as Controller and manages two private family trusts.

Tim Jones, Secretary and friend of Kevin’s. Tim has a bachelor’s degree in biological science with a minor in Medical Technology. He holds two licenses, as Medical Techonologist; generalist American Society of Clinical Pathology and as Clinical Scientist I, Generalist for the State of California.

Jeff Goldberg, Board Member and schoolmate of Kevin’s. He is currently Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Advanced Bionics Corporation. Jeff’s undergraduate degree is from Harvard and he graduated from UCLA Law School in 1991.

 

Honorary Board Member
Carol DeLuise has spent a lifetime in the entertainment industry on television, in movies, and in the theater. She is a great supporter of the arts and many other philanthropic causes. Carol and her family were dear friends of Kevin McQuarrie and have been supporters of the Elixir Fund since its inception. We are so grateful for all of their friendship and support.

Carol DeLuise with her sons, David and Michael, at the Elixir Fund's 2008 Auction.