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Lawrence J. Ellison, Chairman
Larry Ellison has been CEO of Oracle Corporation since he
founded the company in 1977. Mr. Ellison has received numerous
honors and awards, including Entrepreneur of the Year from the
Harvard School of Business. Mr. Ellison sits on the board of the
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Melanie Craft Ellison
Melanie Craft Ellison is a graduate of Oberlin College and the
American University in Cairo , Egypt . She is the author of three
novels, and an active supporter of Bay Area charitable groups
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President - Lawrence J. Ellison |
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Chief Financial Officer - Philip B. Simon
Mr. Simon is at the accounting firm of Howson and Simon. |
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Corporate Secretary – Andrew L. Dudnick
Mr. Dudnick is at the legal firm of Dudnick, Detwiler, Rivin and Stikker.
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Executive Director- Richard L. Sprott, Ph.D.
Before joining the Foundation as its first Executive Director in 1998, Dr. Sprott conducted research on behavioral genetics at The Jackson Laboratory and then directed the program on the Biology of Aging at the National Institute on Aging (NIA), NIH. A major focus of his career has been the development of animal models for aging research. He developed a nationwide research program of research on biomarkers of aging and the effects of dietary restriction on longevity. He is an internationally recognized expert on animal model development and plays an active role in model development in countries around the world. He is also the President of the International Biogerontological Resource Institute in Friuli , Italy.
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Office Administrator– Lisa Glazier
Before joining the Foundation, Ms. Glazier co-owned a small business. She is responsible for many administrative and financial management functions within the Foundation, and interacts closely with awardee institutions.
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Program Specialist – Jamie Thompson
Ms. Thompson previously worked within the Grants Management Branch of NIAID, and at the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. At the Foundation, her major role is in the management of grant systems and records. Contact Jamie
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Program Manager and Research Communications Specialist– Carol Rocha
Ms. Rocha was previously employed as a Program Analyst with the Biology of Aging Program at NIA. She is responsible for oversight of publicity, conferences and workshops, research reporting, and serves as Editor for the Newsletter and the Website.
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Budget Analyst – Margaret Sprott, M.A.
Ms. Sprott is a registered nurse with background experience in computer financial management. She handles all financial record keeping, budget reports, and payouts in the Maryland office.
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Carlos Rocha |
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| Website |
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Webmaster - Matthew Zekala
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Technical Management, Architecture & Programming - Luke McCormick
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Graphics and Design - Todd Brizendine
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