FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 14, 2026
CHICAGO, IL – The National Headache Foundation (NHF) announces that Lisa Vinci, MBA, has stepped down from its Board of Directors after accepting a new role within the headache and migraine community.
Vinci was elected to the NHF Board of Directors in April 2026. After recently being offered a position with a pharmaceutical organization in the headache and migraine space, Vinci and NHF mutually agreed that stepping down from the Board was the best path forward to avoid any potential conflict of interest and maintain the independence of NHF’s Board of Directors.
“While we’re disappointed her time on our Board was brief, we’re thrilled she’ll continue making a meaningful impact in the headache and migraine community,” said Katy Oakley, CEO & Executive Director of NHF.
NHF thanks Vinci for her willingness to serve and wishes her continued success.
For more information about the National Headache Foundation, visit www.headaches.org.
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About the National Headache Foundation
For more than 50 years, the National Headache Foundation has been dedicated to creating a future where everyone in the world with headache can thrive in optimal, functional and connected lives.
NHF understands that headaches and migraine disease are still largely misunderstood, underdiagnosed, and undertreated. Additionally, the personal and societal burdens of pain, disability, diminished quality of life and financial cost remains under-recognized. We are honored to have individuals with headache, their care partners, families, healthcare practitioners, and health policy decision makers on this journey, as there is so much we will do together to make a difference.
The National Headache Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. For more information, please visit www.headaches.org.
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