Brady Lucas

About Brady Lucas

No child should ever have to battle cancer. That belief has fueled my journey from survivor to storyteller, fundraiser, and advocate. Personally impacted by childhood cancer, I’ve transformed adversity into action—writing, speaking, and fundraising to build a world where survivorship means thriving, not just surviving. Today, I serve as a development professional in academic medicine, helping secure resources and foster community around medical research, education, and holistic health. My work is rooted in relationships, metrics, and meaning—whether I’m stewarding donors, crafting campaigns, or championing causes beyond my job description to uplift team culture. I’m a published author, keynote speaker, and creative strategist who believes smiles make the world go round. My SMILE framework guides everything I do—from advocacy to professional growth. I’m committed to evolving mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually, and I seek out opportunities to learn from others while expanding my skillset.Let’s connect if you’re passionate about pediatric healthcare, philanthropy, or purpose-driven storytelling. You can also visit bradylucasauthor.com to learn more.Opinions, posts, and comments are personal do not express those of my employer or groups I am affiliated unless signified.

Experience

1. Institutional Review Board Member

   Be The Match

   Sep 2022 — Present

Education

• Penn State University

  Bachelor's degree, Biobehavioral Health, Minor: Health Policy and Administration

  2014 — 2018

• Penn State University

  Master of Education , Curriculum and Instruction emphasis in Children’s Literature

  2019 — 2021

Skills

• Philanthropy
• Teamwork
• Public Speaking
• Editing
• Fundraising
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Time Management
• Social Media
• Leadership
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Powerpoint