Mission-driven health sector programs and organizations require leaders who fully understand the needs of patients, stakeholder groups, and the organization alike. Programs and organizations that find this leadership are more likely to achieve their goals and fulfill their mission. Amy Niles is a knowledgeable healthcare executive with a passion for growing sustainable health organizations, advocating for patients, and building strategic partnerships to address public health needs.Amy blends her personal passions and innate abilities to achieve monumental goals. She has:· Led successful startups and growth initiatives· Spearheaded new initiatives at and raised visibility of the PAN Foundation and Together Rx Access· Co-founded, developed, and served as CEO of the National Women’s Health Resource Center (NWHRC)She is now dedicated to increasing access to affordable treatment for underinsured individuals. Amy has a strong conviction that, when faced with a serious illness, no one should have to worry about how to afford treatment. The knowledge that she is working to fill gaps in the nation’s healthcare system to support vulnerable populations one person at a time motivates her every day.Outstanding leaders have the ability to translate an organization’s objectives into meaningful strategy. At the PAN Foundation, Amy has been an integral part of the organization's senior management team and has led and coordinated the development of two three-year strategic plans, seeking input and support from staff, consultants and the Board of Directors. Amy’s personal view of leadership also includes the ability to establish meaningful programs to address an organization’s goals. At PAN, she garnered Board support for advocacy, developed the framework for a national advocacy platform, and has been leading this initiative ever since. Ongoing monitoring of the legislative and regulatory environment has helped Amy anticipate future changes that may impact the organization. As a result of her leadership, external stakeholders and policymakers have come to view PAN as a thought leader and “go-to” resource.With education in biology, business, and health care administration and over thirty years of experience in nonprofit leadership, strategic planning, and board governance, Amy possesses a range of knowledge and skills that allow her to build strategic alliances, lead and communicate dynamically, and attain both short- and long-term organizational goals.