"Lung Cancer" A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation
Mar 07, 2023 12:15 PM
Nancy Torrison, Executive Director
"Lung Cancer" A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation

After completing her degree in French and Business Administration, Nancy started her career in Corporate America as a sales and marketing professional, yet quickly transitioned to management where she and her staff created 700% territory growth in just a few years. She was elected to her local school board where she gained important experience in advocacy, policy, budgeting, and governance. Prior to being recruited by A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation, Nancy worked for a national fundraising company, as well as two nonprofits where she served in various leadership positions such as public relations, community and media relations, new business development, marketing, communications, and advancement (fundraising).

Nancy lost her aunt to lung cancer and understands the stigma and pain that come with this journey. Bringing her experience and her passion for fairness, Nancy works tirelessly to improve the five-year U.S. lung cancer survival rate through research and education. When she was hired as executive director in 2012, the survival rate of lung cancer in our country was 14% – now it is nearly 23% and A Breath of Hope has become a key player in the national lung cancer field.