T.J. Martell Foundation Promotes Melissa Goodwin

Melissa Goodwin

The T.J. Martell Foundation has announced that Melissa Goodwin has been promoted to Exec. VP and GM, effective immediately.

In her new role, Goodwin will oversee all office operations including finance and human resources and staff and consultants will report directly to her.

“Melissa’s leadership skills are exceptional, and with her extensive knowledge of our offices, events, and donors, I’m confident the T.J. Martell Foundation is well-positioned to continue our outstanding growth and development,” said T.J. Martell Foundation CEO Laura Heatherly.

Goodwin will continue to report directly to Heatherly.

Goodwin has been with the Foundation for 14 years and most recently served as the Sr. VP, Operations and Human Resources. Before that, she was the National Director of Administration and Human Resources for the Foundation.

“I have the privilege of working with an incredible group of people who are on the team at the T.J. Martell Foundation. Each day we set forth programs and goals that align with our mission – to find a cure for cancer and to provide funding for innovative new approaches to patient treatments. As the Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Foundation, I look forward to always pursuing the standard of excellence Tony Martell set forth when he founded the Foundation as a way to honor his son. I am honored at the trust the Foundation has put in me and look forward to elevating the awareness of the organization – Music’s Promise for a Cure.”

Goodwin will continue to be based in Nashville and will also operate out of the Foundation’s New York and Los Angeles offices on a regular basis.