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Welcoming Cassandra Kelly to The Fred Hollows Foundation Board
The Fred Hollows Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of Cassandra Kelly AM to our global and US boards.
Cassandra is a renowned global advisor, strategist, and advocate for inclusive leadership and social impact. Her extensive experience across business, government, philanthropy, technology, and innovation, spanning multiple continents, will bring valuable insight and guidance to our mission to end avoidable blindness.
We are excited to welcome Cassandra and look forward to the leadership and vision she will bring to The Foundation.
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