The National Scleroderma Foundation is very excited to introduce Chrissy Geimann to the team. Chrissy joined the Foundation in early 2026, as the new Special Events Manager.
Chrissy Geimann has a deep passion for helping others. She brings over 20 years of experience in the non-profit world from working to battle cancer with the American Cancer Society, Alumni Affairs work at UNC Charlotte, to fighting heart disease for the American Heart Association.
Originally from Pennsylvania, Chrissy earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations from Penn State University and a minor is Spanish. Chrissy is goal-oriented, and results driven. During her time with AHA, she earned a national award for her work, being one of the best Go Red for Women campaigns in the entire country. She is donor and volunteer-centric focused and an excellent relationship builder.
In the Q&A that follows, get to know Chrissy and hear more about her vision, passions, and plans for the future of scleroderma research.
Q: What brought you to the National Scleroderma Foundation?
I joined the National Scleroderma Foundation team because I care deeply for the vital work being done and for the patients and families who are in search of better treatments. You can count on me to work relentlessly to find a cure.
Q: You are the special events manager; can you tell us a little about that role and how you’ll be working with our community?
The special events manager role works in partnership with chapter leadership, staff and volunteers to plan, support and execute an annual fundraising events plan that drives organizational growth and success. I utilize best practice standards and excellent customer service skills to develop tools and trainings and streamlined processes and procedures to support Chapters with their volunteer-led peer-to-peer fundraising events, including Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma Walks, signature fundraising events such as golf tournaments, third-party events and any other events that may arise.
Q: What are your passions and activities outside of the office?
When I am not in the office, I enjoy time with my daughter, Mackenzie, and our dog Lucas. My passions include interior design, tennis, party planning, art projects like Diamond Dot Art, volunteering, cooking and baking. Simply put, there just aren’t enough hours in the day!
Q: At the National Scleroderma Foundation when a new person joins the team, we ask for one thing that we will not learn about them from their LinkedIn profile. You mentioned you enjoy all things sharks.
I love sharks! I even host a Shark Week party each summer to promote conservation and education about sharks complete with trivia, Bingo, eight-foot shark stuffy named Fin and shark-themed foods and decor. One of my bucket list items is to cage dive with Great White Sharks off the coast of South Africa. Mackenzie will likely stay on the boat!
Q: Last, but not least, what is your biggest goal for the year?
My biggest goal for the year is to successfully roll out our new events platform, Funraisin, and ensure our events meet, rather, exceed goals. We have our first Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma walk of 2026, coming up in March, so you may have already seen our new walk registration pages. You’ll find a fresh, clean look, easier navigation, and better tools for team captains and participants. We hope this allows people to engage even more, both before and after an event, coming together as a community to find a cure. We are also excited to launch several inaugural year events.
I would be remiss if I didn’t thank all volunteers, sponsors and donors who support our vital mission.