Deirdre McGinley-Gieser is the Senior Vice President for Programs for the American Institute for Cancer Research. She has worked to advance the cancer prevention mission and vision of AICR for over 25 years. She oversees the research, education and communications departments of the Institute and leads advocacy and policy. Prior to this position, Deirdre worked at AICR’s international affiliate, World Cancer Research Fund International, in London, U.K. She was the Director for WCRF’s international operations and led organizational start-ups, legal, regulatory, fundraising and program development as well as strategic planning.