Relevant Expertise

  • Strong leadership, marketing and capital-raising expertise from her career as a distinguished non-profit executive, Myra led the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) for more than 22 years, building it into the world’s largest private funder of breast cancer research. As President and CEO, she promoted BCRF’s mission globally, including its funding of over 275 scientists across 14 countries, and driving significant research progress while raising over $1.2 billion in funding. Myra has been recognized for leading one of the most financially efficient, transparent, and impactful U.S.-based nonprofits.
  • Global perspective and significant boardroom experience from over 20 years as a public company director and leader of BCRF’s worldwide operations, which underpin her insights into our business as a global hotel franchising company. Myra’s unique global marketing background has also enabled her to be an open-minded and creative thinker who drives improved decision-making for our Board.
  • Commitment to sound governance and community impact developed over 30 years at the helm of complex organizations, creating significant social impact for the betterment of society. These experiences inform her perspectives and actions as Chair of the Corporate Governance Committee, which guides Wyndham’s focus on operating with integrity, driving team member engagement and supporting philanthropic initiatives, all in a manner that reflects well on our franchisees. She has directly supported our efforts to invest in and expand hotel ownership.

 

Career Highlights

  • President Emeritus of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (2023 – Present) and President and CEO (2001 – 2023)
  • Vice Dean for External Affairs for NYU School of Medicine and Senior Vice President of Mount Sinai-NYU Health System (1997 – 2001)
  • Senior Vice President and Executive Director of the Capital Campaign for the American Museum of Natural History (1991 – 1997)
  • Executive Vice President of the Central Park Convervancy (1985-1991)

 

Other Public Company Board Experience

  • Wyndham Worldwide (2006 – 2018)
  • Cendant Corporation (2000 – 2006)

 

Other

  • Ellig Group, Strategic Advisor for Board Services and Advisory Board Member (2024 – Present)
  • Lauder Family Office, Consultant (2023 – Present)
  • New York Women’s Forum, Member (1989 – Present)
  • Extraordinary Women on Boards, Member (2022 – Present)
  • Historic House Trust of New York City, Founder, Co-Chair and Director (2004 – Present)
  • Housewares Charity Foundation, Honorary Board Member (2009 – Present)
  • Kendra Scott Yellow for Pink National Council, Member (2022 – Present)
  • Institute for Advanced Clinical Trials for Children, Strategic Advisor (2023 – Present)
  • Literacy Inc. (LINC), Strategic Advisor (2023 – Present)
  • Guiding Eyes for the Blind, Capital Campaign Advisor (2024 – Present)
  • Honor Flight New England, Philanthropic Advisor (2023-Present)