114. Kenny Mendez, President & CEO of AAFA, on Fly Fishing, Asthma Capitals, and his Filipino Heritage
In honor of Filipino-American History Month, Joanna Pineda invites Kenneth Mendez, President & CEO of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, on to the Associations Thrive podcast. Kenny discusses:
How his family’s struggles with asthma and severe food allergies influenced his career transition into healthcare and his eventual role at AAFA.
How climate change has worsened allergy seasons, leading to longer and more intense pollen seasons, causing an increase in allergies and asthma cases.
How he uses business skills developed from corporate roles at Disney and Wall Street to run a…
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