The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation has appointed Sherrie Mazur as managing director, foundation communications, starting Feb. 14, 2022. She joins the foundation from the V Foundation for Cancer Research, where she most recently served as the SVP of Communications and Public Affairs.

In her new role, Mazur will lead all internal and external communication initiatives for the foundation and will serve as a member of both the greater communications leadership team across the Blank Family of Businesses and the foundation's leadership team. Mazur will report to Blank Family of Businesses EVP, Chief Brand and Communications Officer Brett Jewkes and Blank Family Foundation President Fay Twersky.

“Sherrie’s work with the V Foundation, her creative approach and her reputation as a true culture builder makes her the right fit for this critical role,” said Jewkes. “She will grow and lead a dynamic communications function that will not only support the Blank Family Foundation’s work but will also play a material role in inspiring funders, influencers and others in a position to make a difference to join the foundation in addressing some of the most pressing issues of our time.” 

Mazur joined the V Foundation in 2008, where she has led several disciplines, worked with the foundation’s board, helped guide the V Foundation relationship with ESPN, established content platforms and conducted high-level media relations as the foundation’s primary spokesperson.

“This is an exciting moment at the Blank Family Foundation as we accelerate our giving and begin investing in new areas, and Sherrie will play an important role in bringing that vision to life,” said Twersky. “As a member of our leadership team, she will help us articulate and amplify the foundation’s work, elevate the impacts of our grantee funding, and further expand and enhance our influence in the philanthropic community. I’m thrilled to have Sherrie join us.”

Prior to her role at the V Foundation, Mazur held various marketing and communications roles at the International Society of Automation Research, Viking Properties and Blazer Associates after starting her career in Atlanta at Turner Broadcasting. 

"I am delighted to join the talented, passionate team at The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation," said Mazur. "This is an incredible opportunity to lead communications for the foundation's next phase of giving and contribute to meaningful positive change. Atlanta holds a special place in my heart; with family already there, I look forward to learning more about the city, the people and the philanthropy community."