Rich is father to his greatest gifts – his twins Quinn and Keira. He is a nonprofit software engineering leader, currently working for Avaaz, a campaigning organization that empowers people from all walks of life to take action on pressing global, regional and national issues. He also serves on the National Parents Committee and Advisory Board for the University of Maryland chapter of Camp Kesem.
Rich was caregiver for his wife Erin, who passed away in March of 2020. She was first diagnosed in 2008 with stage 0 DCIS, then four and a half years later in 2013 with stage I, and in 2018 with stage IV metastatic breast cancer. Erin became a fierce advocate for the need for metastatic breast cancer research and support, raising awareness through sharing her story, supporting others with MBC, and fundraising for METAvivor.
Volunteering and serving on the METAvivor board allows Rich to carry on Erin’s legacy of advocating for MBC research and supporting families affected by MBC.
