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HOUSTON ¨D Â鶹ӳ»­ MD Anderson Cancer Center is pleased to announce six new members to the MD Anderson Cancer Center Board of Visitors (BOV), the institution¡¯s nonfiduciary advisory board. MD Anderson also recognized long-term board member, Nancy Kinder, of Houston, with the BOV¡¯s most prestigious title of Life Member. 

¡°We are honored to welcome six remarkable new members to our board. They are driven by our shared mission to end cancer, and their collective experience stands to further strengthen our efforts supporting the nation¡¯s number one hospital for cancer care,¡± said James ¡°Jim¡± L. Gallogly of Austin, chair of the BOV. ¡°Foundational to our efforts is the steadfast support of BOV members like Nancy Kinder. We are ecstatic to welcome her to the rank of Life Member, and we thank her for her decades of contributions to MD Anderson and the cancer community at large.¡±

The following business and community leaders have joined the ranks of BOV members who reside across the United States and around the world:

• Maria Boyce, Houston, TX
• Mitch Derrick, Houston, TX
• Bradley Freels, Houston, TX
• Albert J. Grobmyer IV, Houston, TX
• Phillip Hughes, Greenville, SC
• Clement Marcus, El Paso and Austin, TX

¡°Our dedicated board members play an essential role in Making Cancer History?,¡± said Peter WT Pisters, M.D., president of MD Anderson. ¡°Whether through sharing their expertise or volunteering their time, BOV members are critical to our work across the spectrum of cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. We could not be more grateful to them for their unwavering support.¡±

Gallogly is completing a two-year term as chairman of the board. Joining him are returning BOV Officers Committee members, Clarence P. Cazalot Jr., of Houston; The Honorable Donald L. Evans of Midland (Life Member); Maureen Hackett of Houston; Winell Herron of Houston; Marsha M. Shields of San Antonio (Life Member); Donald R. Sinclair of Houston; Delia W. Stroud of Houston; and Sam L. Susser of Dallas. Additionally, W. Thomas Johnson of Atlanta (Life Member) continues his service as special advisor to the president.

¡°The work of our officers reinforces and amplifies the BOV¡¯s support of MD Anderson¡¯s initiatives in cancer research and care,¡± Gallogly said. ¡°I am privileged to collaborate with them as every officer brings a unique background and expertise to every discussion and opportunity.¡±

New Life Member Nancy Kinder will be honored during the upcoming BOV Annual Meeting in November. She joins 35 other distinguished inductees whose long-term, exemplary service on the BOV embodies MD Anderson¡¯s spirit of philanthropy, leadership and community.

Life Member Nancy Kinder 
Nancy Kinder¡¯s extraordinary commitment to MD Anderson¡¯s mission to end cancer has been a source of inspiration throughout her service to the BOV. She has been a valued member of the board since 1999, and, throughout her tenure, she consistently has provided thoughtful leadership and wise counsel to help lead MD Anderson into the future.

A champion of MD Anderson, Kinder played a key role in landmark events supporting the institution ¡ª including Milestones and Miracles, a birthday celebration for President George H.W. and Barbara Bush; MD Anderson¡¯s 60th and 75th anniversary celebrations; and the signature ¡°41@80¡± event honoring President Bush. Collectively, these efforts raised $50 million for the George and Barbara Bush Endowment for Innovative Cancer Research, cementing Kinder¡¯s legacy as one of MD Anderson¡¯s most impactful supporters.

In May 2025, MD Anderson and Texas Children¡¯s Hospital announced a $150 million gift from Kinder Foundation. The transformational gift, spearheaded by Nancy Kinder and her husband, Rich, supports the creation of , a joint venture of UT MD Anderson and Texas Children¡¯s, with a single mission: to end childhood cancer.  

The gift is one of the largest philanthropic donations made to an American pediatric hospital and one of the largest in the history of the Texas Medical Center. Through Kinder Foundation¡¯s extraordinary support, Kinder Children¡¯s Cancer Center aims to be the nation¡¯s largest and most comprehensive cancer center focused exclusively on children. 

Nancy Kinder is co-founder, president and CEO of Kinder Foundation, established in 1997 with Rich Kinder. Under their guidance, Kinder Foundation has committed over $850 million in grants as of Dec. 31, 2024. Kinder is known for her hands-on approach to philanthropy, working directly with civic organizations, city officials and emerging leaders on projects and programs that strengthen urban green space, education and quality of life in Houston. She also is chairman of Houston Downtown Park Corporation and president of the Advisory Board of Rice University¡¯s Kinder Institute for Urban Research.

A visionary philanthropist and civic leader, Kinder is a driving force in shaping a healthy, equitable and culturally rich future for Houston and beyond ¡ª proving that strategic generosity, paired with civic passion, can spark lasting change.