Blue Faery Leadership Transition
Andrea founded and led Blue Faery with extraordinary dedication. At the end of 2026, she will step away from day-to-day leadership, and the Board is leading a thoughtful transition. Blue Faery’s mission will continue, and donor support will help ensure the organization remains strong for patients and families.
Andrea’s role is changing, but Blue Faery’s mission is not.
Frequently Asked Questions
Andrea-specific questions
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After more than two decades of founding, building, and leading Blue Faery, Andrea has decided that the end of 2026 is the right time to step away from day-to-day leadership. This is a planned, voluntary transition. Andrea is deeply committed to Blue Faery’s future and will continue supporting the organization as a paid advisor in 2027.
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Andrea’s final day as President, Executive Director, and full-time employee will be December 31, 2026.
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Andrea is stepping away from day-to-day leadership at Blue Faery, but she is not disappearing from the organization. She will continue supporting Blue Faery as a paid advisor in 2027.
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No. This is a planned, voluntary leadership transition. Blue Faery remains financially and operationally strong, and the Board is managing the process carefully to ensure continuity.
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Andrea will remain involved through the end of 2026 in her current leadership role. In 2027, she will support Blue Faery as a paid advisor, helping preserve institutional knowledge, key relationships, and organizational history during the transition.
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Andrea has more than two decades of institutional knowledge, relationships, and lived history with Blue Faery. Her advisory role will help ensure a smooth transition, support continuity, and preserve the organization’s legacy while new leadership takes shape.
Organization-specific questions
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Yes, we remain actively involved until solutions are fully operational and staff are confident.
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What should people take away from this announcement?
Andrea’s role is changing, but Blue Faery’s mission is not. The organization remains strong; the Board has a thoughtful transition plan, and Blue Faery will continue serving the liver cancer community with the same dedication that has guided its work from the beginning.