James Uyeda is a seasoned fundraising and development professional with over two decades of experience advancing healthcare and research initiatives. Currently serving as the Vice President of Individual Giving at the EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases, James has dedicated his career to fostering impactful donor relationships and securing philanthropic support for transformational programs. James brings a unique blend of strategic vision and personal commitment to his work.
James has played a pivotal role in launching and growing major initiatives, including raising $3 million to establish the National Hemophilia Foundation’s venture philanthropy arm, Pathways to Cures, and securing $10 million for the University of Montana’s Skaggs Institute for Health Innovation. His work with the Skaggs Institute emphasizes reducing health disparities in rural and Native American communities through precision medicine and pharmacogenetics.
His contributions have been recognized nationally, and he continues to lead innovative fundraising efforts to advance equitable healthcare solutions.
