Mary McGowan is the President and CEO of the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research, the leading international organization dedicated improving the lives of those with sarcoidosis. Ms. McGowan leads Award winning, groundbreaking efforts to improve clinical trial access, advance shared decision-making, and accelerate drug development. Through efforts like the Ignore No More Campaign, the Coalition to Advance Clinical Trial Engagement, and the FSR Global Sarcoidosis Clinic Alliance, Ms. McGowan has been recognized for her strategic, innovative, and collaborative efforts to advance the needs of rare disease patients through the creation of practical, impactful, and replicable programs and collaborative networks.