Melissa Sullivan
Eastchester, NY

Melissa J. Sullivan joined the Lymphoma Research Foundation’s Board of Directors in 2026. She is Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of The Ashforth Company, a diversified real estate investment, development, and management firm, where she provides strategic leadership across finance, operations, technology, risk management, and corporate governance. With more than 20 years of experience in financial leadership, Melissa has held senior executive roles at leading real estate investment and family office organizations and began her career at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. She is a Certified Public Accountant in New York State and earned her MBA from Columbia Business School. Melissa’s connection to the Foundation’s mission is deeply personal. In 2021, she was diagnosed with lymphoma and has experienced firsthand the impact that advances in research, patient education, and access to care can have on outcomes and quality of life. Inspired by her journey and grateful for the progress made possible through organizations like the Lymphoma Research Foundation, Melissa is committed to advancing research, supporting patients and caregivers, and raising awareness of lymphoma.