Kimberly Carson, chief executive officer at Breast Cancer Canada, brings more than 25 years of exceptional experience in the charitable sector. Renowned for her dedication to accountability and forward-thinking leadership, Carson has been a transformative force at the company since joining in 2015. She led a major organizational restructuring, increased fundraising revenues through the pandemic, and established the BCC scientific advisory committee.

Carson is a prominent figure on national and global breast cancer advisory boards and patient panels, contributing significantly to the discourse on the world’s most common cancer. Her expertise in government and media relations enriches her multifaceted approach to patient advocacy and scientific research.

Under Carson’s visionary leadership, Breast Cancer Canada has undergone a renaissance, with a focus on connecting national research to local communities through initiatives like volunteer hubs and a national patient-reported outcomes study. Her commitment to patient-centered, precision oncology research underscores her company’s role as an innovative leader in the field.

Carson holds a master’s of arts in leadership from Royal Roads University, a bachelor’s of arts in psychology from York University and a bachelor’s of arts in not-for-profit management from the University of Western Ontario. Her bold direction has elevated Breast Cancer Canada, achieving impactful progress and thought-provoking results.