"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.

Natalie Wainwright

Chief Operating Officer

Natalie Wainwright joined the Foundation in 2004. Natalie manages and oversees all BEF activities and operations. She also acts as the liaison for the BEF Board of Directors. Prior to joining the Foundation, Natalie interned with the New York Jets. She met Boomer while volunteering for the Outback Steakhouse Empire Challenge on behalf of the Jets organization. Natalie earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism with an emphasis in public relations and a minor in business management from Marshall University in 2004. She is from Bridgeport, W.V. Natalie and her husband, Nate, live in Long Island City, N.Y.

Favorite holiday:  Memorial Day
Favorite food:  Steak
Favorite pastime:  Scrapbooking
Favorite movie:  Tommy Boy
Favorite music:  Country
Favorite color:  Purple
Nickname:  Nattie Pats
One word to describe you:  Dependable
Role Model:  My parents
Dream vacation:  Location is irrelevant … a private getaway with my family and dear friends, all together in one place
Words of wisdom:  Keep calm and carry on
Because of BEF:  I have learned that despite our problems and challenges, there is still so much courage, goodness and possibility in each of us

 

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