The Pacific Mesothelioma Center has announced the appointment of Kellie Sutherland and Joseph Garland to its board of directors.

LOS ANGELES, CA, U.S.A, April 12, 2017 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Pacific Heart, Lung & Blood Institute (PHLBI), a division of which is the Pacific Mesothelioma Center (PMC), has announced the appointment of Kellie Sutherland and Joseph Garland to its board of directors.

Kellie, an engineer who has worked with Northrop-Grumman for the past nine years, received her Masters of Arts in Organization Management and a Bachelors of Science in Business Management at the University of Phoenix. Kellie has volunteered for the Institute for the last 2 years, arranging health fairs and lunch meetings to raise awareness for mesothelioma and has headed up a Northrop- Grumman walk team each year. She is appointed to the role of Secretary of the Board.

“I was impressed with this organization from the very beginning and that is why I have carried a banner for them. Now I am more than excited about being part of this board at this important time for the Institute as they make big strides in their mesenchymal stem cell research” said Kellie. I am honored to be working with such an amazing and dedicated team”.

The second appointment to the board is Joseph Garland, who is the Managing Partner and CEO at Centennial Harvest Group. Joseph has over 20 years of experience in healthcare. He is board certified in Healthcare management and holds the distinction of Fellow, American College of Healthcare Executives.

He received an MBA in Health Services Management at Keller Graduate School of Management and a Masters in Health Administration from USC. Joseph is committed to advancing public health while improving Healthcare organization's outcomes and sustainability.

“What interests me most about committing my time and energy to PHLBI is their mission and commitment to health advancements through research and innovation, and as such I feel the PMC’s mission is a good fit for me” Joseph stated.

“We are delighted with the appointment of both these dedicated and passionate individuals to the board of directors at a crucial time as we move forward in our fight to defeat mesothelioma”, said Rhonda Ozanian, chair of the board of directors at the PMC.

About The Pacific Mesothelioma Center:
The Pacific Heart, Lung & Blood Institute (PHLBI), a 501(c)(3) is a non-profit medical research institute established in 2002. One of the divisions, The Pacific Mesothelioma Center (PMC) is focused on the treatment and prevention of malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM). The exploration of innovative ideas forms the foundation of PMC’s unique research program and provides the promise of future treatment breakthroughs. PMC is dedicated to educating the public on asbestos-related diseases and informing them of their best treatment options. PMC also connects newly diagnosed patients with patients that have been through treatment and provides assistance and emotional support.

Clare Cameron
The Pacific Mesothelioma Center
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