Novartis, The Max Foundation, and a young girl who dreamed to be a lawyer
The Max Foundation and Novartis renew their commitment to CML patients
At the 13th Annual SOHO Meeting in Houston (Sept 3–6, 2025), Andrielle Yost, Associate Director of Public Sector Engagement at The Max Foundation, discusses the work the organization is doing to improve access to chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) treatment for patients in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Watch the interview here.
You can also watch the interviews with Pat Garcia-Gonzalez, CEO of The Max Foundation, who presented data from our access to CML treatment program

The Max Foundation is a leading global health nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating health equity. For 28 years, Max has pioneered practical, scalable, high-quality solutions to bring life-extending treatments and patient-centered health care to more than 100,000 people living with cancer and critical illness in low- and middle-income countries. Max believes in a world where all people can access high-impact medicines, where geography is not destiny, and where everyone can strive for health with dignity and with hope.

The Max Foundation is pleased to announce the hiring of Wilma Comenat as Vice President of Development of The Max Foundation. Wilma has more than 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector leading development teams and driving major donor fundraising initiatives. Her previous roles include the Associate Executive Director of JDRF Greater Northwest, Regional Director of Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.’s Pacific Northwest region, and Deputy Executive Director of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.