Scott St. Germain, U.S. Army veteran and vice president at Genentech, has joined the Dream Foundation Board of Directors, the only national dream-granting organization for terminally-ill adults.
St. Germain is a founding member of the organization’s Dreams for Veterans Advisory Council and will remain dedicated to helping veterans and active service members when they most need it.
He said he now looks forward to supporting the broader mission of assisting all Dream recipients.
“Dream Foundation provides people with a much-needed smile and sense of comfort during what is often a difficult period of their lives,” said St. Germain. “It’s an honor to join this impressive Board of Directors and be part of Dream Foundation’s mission.”
After earning a BS in civil engineering from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, St. Germain served as an engineer officer and company commander in the U.S. Army, at which time he also earned an master’s degree in industrial engineering from the University of Arkansas.
He earned his MBA from the Harvard Business School before joining Genentech, a biotechnology company and Dream Foundation corporate partner since 2007.
While at Genentech, St. Germain has led multiple business teams, activities and investments to ensure patient care and societal benefit is optimized in specific disease areas.
“Scott has left an indelible mark on the Dreams for Veterans program over the last four years,” said Kisa Heyer, Dream Foundation’s CEO. “We are thrilled that he has accepted a more formal role with the organization and are grateful to have his knowledge and passion as Dream Foundation continues to grow.”
Dream Foundation, the only national dream-granting organization for terminally-ill adults, fulfills final Dreams that provide joy, comfort and closure at the end of life.
With the support of a nationwide network of volunteers, hospices, healthcare organizations and committed donors, the organization has served more than 35,000 final Dreams over the last 31 years.
Dream Foundation receives no state or federal funding, relying on individual and corporate donations. To support the mission, visit DreamFoundation.org/donate.