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New Board Members December 2024

Expect Miracles Foundation is proud to welcome Erika Craven, Vice President of Sales, Asset Management Solutions at Broadridge Financial Solutions, and Dan Narbonne, Managing Director at EY to our Board of Directors. The Foundation is incredibly excited to continue to expand and welcome new leadership—all in support of the cancer community.

Erika Craven

Erika Craven

Vice President Sales, Asset Management Solutions, Broadridge

Erika Craven has spent twenty plus years incubating and growing businesses in a variety of roles in business development, marketing, operations and strategic planning. For the past ten years, Erika has led the North American Named Account Buyside Sales team at Broadridge responsible for the retention and growth of Broadridge’s key clients.

Erika currently serves on the Board of the Manhasset Community Fund and has served on the Board of the Women’s Fund of Long Island, as well as serving the local school district on several Board appointed committees. She was inducted into the YWCA Academy of Women Leaders and is a recipient of the Women of Valor Award from the Capuchin Food Pantries.

Erika received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the Honors College at the University of Maryland at College Park. She is the mother of two children and lives in Manhasset, NY.

Dan Narbonne

Dan Narbonne

Managing Director

Dan Narbonne is a Managing Director in EY’s Risk Consulting practice, where he assists leading global asset managers with risk management, business strategy, and operational efficiency. With a strong understanding of the asset management industry, including regulatory compliance and investment risks, Dan has led multiple highly sensitive regulatory remediations for the largest global asset managers.

Dan has led the assessments of major asset servicing providers to identify the best strategic partners for his clients’ front, middle, and back-office operations. He has advised on the go-to-market strategy for managed account platforms, considering the trading, custody, and clearing model while evaluating risk, compliance, and regulatory considerations. Additionally, Dan redesigned a global firm’s third-party risk management program, establishing a consistent oversight function for global fund accounting, custody, and transfer agents. He has also successfully managed a multi-year SOX implementation program, guiding business areas in developing remediation plans for future state operations.

Before joining EY, Dan was with Promontory Financial Group, where he assisted multiple organizations develop, redesign, and implement their risk and regulatory compliance programs. Prior to that, he worked in PwC’s tax group, providing consulting, compliance, and tax accounting support to financial services, private equity, and energy firms.

We are incredibly eager to have Erika and Dan join the Board. Their dedication to our mission, to create hope for those who need it most, will certainly make 2025 an impactful year. We look forward to their contributions and to a future of progress and care for the cancer community.

Frank Strauss

Founder and Chairman of the Board, Expect Miracles Foundation

After a successful 2024, The Foundation is delighted to continue making important strides in funding both innovative cancer research and critical support for young adult survivors. EMF’s Board of Directors is integral to the Foundation’s growth. If you are interested in learning about how to support our mission, contact Frank Heavey Executive Director of Expect Miracles Foundation.

Erika and Dan share a deep passion for our cause and bring proven leadership to their roles, which will be key to advancing the Foundation’s impact. Their commitment to creating both a better today and a brighter tomorrow for those impacted by cancer will be crucial to EMF’s mission.

Frank Heavey

Executive Director, Expect Miracles Foundation

About Expect Miracles Foundation

Dedicated to progress and committed to care, Expect Miracles Foundation rallies the financial services industry and beyond to invest in life-saving cancer research while advancing the economic and emotional health of people impacted by cancer. The Foundation’s donor and support base include the top financial firms and industry leaders. Current Directors and New Board Members of 2024 will all play a critical role in advancing EMF’s mission in 2025 and beyond.

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