Van Andel Institute welcomes its new VP of Philanthropy, Eric Sturdy

By Shelley Irwin

Published July 7, 2025 at 10:27 AM EDT

Eric talks about his 25 years of strategic fundraising, and more.

Van Andel Institute welcomes its new VP of Philanthropy, Eric Sturdy. Eric talks about his 25 years of strategic fundraising, and how his leadership will help drive growth and innovation to create a brighter, healthier future for all as the VAI is dedicated to improving the health and well being of current and future generations through biomedical research.

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