Sarah Cortell Vandersypen, CFRE is a highly accomplished nonprofit executive and fundraising professional with nearly 15 years of progressive experience from a Development Officer to Executive Director. In February 2023, she joined the United MSD Foundation as its Executive Director. She leads the organization's fundraising efforts, oversees partnerships and research initiatives, and supervises full-time and part-time staff. Sarah's previous work experience includes positions at HelpCureHD, LSU Foundation, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge, Alexandria Museum of Art, among others. She also maintains her nonprofit consulting firm, Philanthropic Partners.