"The quiet courage and determination of CF families inspires me; it is for these families that we work day in and day out."
The Boomer Esiason Foundation’s staff is comprised of individuals with expertise in cystic fibrosis and program development, event planning and fundraising, marketing and communications, and management. The Board of Directors includes leaders in the business community who generously give of their time and resources in support of BEF’s critical mission. These dedicated people may come from all walks for life, but they all agree on one thing: they’ll do whatever it takes to beat cystic fibrosis.

Sure, we have raised millions of dollars to help find a cure for cystic fibrosis. But our mission isn't all about fundraising; it's also about supporting the CF community. To that end, we have developed a variety of programs to help people with CF live, breathe and succeed ... despite the disease.

Michaela Seccareccia

Event Program Director

BEF welcomed Michaela Seccareccia in 2007. Michaela organizes and executes all Foundation events. She also heads the Team Boomer athletic program, which includes managing the more than 100 runners who participate in the ING NYC Marathon on behalf of BEF. In 2008, Michaela founded the BEF Young Professionals Committee, which hosts semi-annual events to benefit the cystic fibrosis community and to support the efforts of the BEF Board of Directors. Prior to joining BEF, Michaela spent two-and-a-half years working at CBS Sports, where she began as an Intern in the press department before becoming an Advertising Sales Assistant. She also was the Coordinator of Business Affairs. Michaela was introduced to the Foundation by Boomer, whom she met during the 2007 CBS Sports NFL Seminar. Originally from Suffield, Conn., Michaela graduated from Iona College in 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications. She played defender for four years on the varsity soccer team and was captain her senior year. She lives in New York City.

Favorite holiday:  Thanksgiving
Favorite food:  Lobster
Favorite pastime:  Hiking
Favorite movie:  The Sandlot
Favorite music:  Aerosmith and Tom Petty
Favorite color:  Blue
Nickname:  K’la
One word to describe you:  Happy
Role Model:  Mom and Dad
Dream vacation:  African safari
Words of wisdom:  The most wasted of all days is one without laughter
Because of BEF:  I have a greater appreciation for a healthy life and the generosity of others

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