Francene Lifson, Executive Director
(323) 937-7859 ext. 17
Flifson@aafa-ca.org

Francene has dedicated her life to helping others who suffer from asthma and allergies. For nearly 15 years, Francene has served as Executive Director of the California Chapter of the Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America.. She is respected as a distinguished patient advocate who has spearheaded model health care programs, influenced public policy change and improved access to care for California’s most vulnerable-underserved children and seniors.

Francene is accountable for the many vital programs and services including the Breathmobile®, “asthma clinics on wheels”, Asthma Camp, the golden Age Senior Program, professional and community programs, and Air Power Games®, (a track and field day for children with asthma.)

Francene’s career background includes 12 years experience with the American Red Cross, where she was continuously elevated to positions of increased responsibility. She served as Assistant Director of the Los Angeles Blood Service (the world’s largest voluntary blood donor center). She also served as Red Cross Regional Campaign Director for 5 years. She was Campaign Manager of the Western Region for the United Way of Greater Los Angeles. Each campaign resulted in excess of $16.2 million dollars. The Region was a three-time winner of the Loebbecke Award given for the greatest percentage of dollar increase over the previous year.

Francene received her Bachelors of Art degree from the University of Iowa and majored in Communications. She has asthma and allergies and serves as a role model for others who suffer. She balances her life with love of family, career and community service.