Samantha Kasselman
Sammy connects scientific review with organizational strategy — attending every quarterly SAC meeting and final reviewer discussion, and translating complex scientific recommendations into decisions the Board can act on.
Overview
Samantha (Sammy) Kasselman earned her Bachelor of Science in Public Health and Applied Statistics from the University of Michigan, where she contributed to research on potential treatment pathways for pancreatic cancer. She is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Genetic Counseling at the University of Pennsylvania, leading research on pancreatic imaging findings in individuals with pathogenic variants who are at high risk of developing pancreatic cancer.
Role at Sky
As Liaison to the Board, Sammy attends all quarterly SAC meetings and final reviewer discussions, ensuring transparent communication between the committee and the Board of Directors. She translates scientific recommendations into accessible updates and keeps SAC goals aligned with Sky’s long-term strategy.
Why it is personal
Her grandmother, Sheila Sky Kasselman, Sky Foundation’s founder, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer when Sammy was a child. Inspired by her grandmother’s courage and vision, Sammy continues her legacy of advancing awareness, research and early detection.
Nine physicians, researchers and staff who decide what Sky funds.
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Sammy connects scientific review with organizational strategy — attending every quarterly SAC meeting and final reviewer discussion, and translating complex scientific recommendations into decisions the Board can act on.
Overview
Samantha (Sammy) Kasselman earned her Bachelor of Science in Public Health and Applied Statistics from the University of Michigan, where she contributed to research on potential treatment pathways for pancreatic cancer. She is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Genetic Counseling at the University of Pennsylvania, leading research on pancreatic imaging findings in individuals with pathogenic variants who are at high risk of developing pancreatic cancer.
Role at Sky
As Liaison to the Board, Sammy attends all quarterly SAC meetings and final reviewer discussions, ensuring transparent communication between the committee and the Board of Directors. She translates scientific recommendations into accessible updates and keeps SAC goals aligned with Sky’s long-term strategy.
Why it is personal
Her grandmother, Sheila Sky Kasselman, Sky Foundation’s founder, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer when Sammy was a child. Inspired by her grandmother’s courage and vision, Sammy continues her legacy of advancing awareness, research and early detection.
Nine physicians, researchers and staff who decide what Sky funds.
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