Deborah Brooks: In the Catbird Seat

In an interview with Bill Taylor, Michael J. Fox Foundation co-founder Deborah Brooks talks about how the fund began and what has driven their success in years since.

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Deborah Brooks

Deborah Brooks is co-founder of The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF). Debi spearheads principal-gifts fundraising and advises on strategic and programmatic direction. In addition, she serves as the senior spokesperson for new and existing external audiences. She served as MJFF's president and chief executive officer from October 2000 to February 2007. 

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