Leadership Announcement - Chief Community Officer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DECEMBER 22, 2025
PROJECT PERIWINKLE ANNOUNCES NEW CHIEF COMMUNITY OFFICER
Project Periwinkle, a non-profit organization with the mission of funding and advancing stomach cancer research, is proud to announce the creation of the role of Chief Community Officer, and the appointment of Christine Southall to the role effective immediately.
Southall has been an active part of Project Periwinkle since the start in 2015, as a Board Member, and previously as Secretary. Southall became co-host of Project Periwinkle’s podcast, “Impact: Project Periwinkle” in October 2024, and since has continued to elevate the show as Executive Producer.
As Chief Community Officer, Southall will continue to grow the reach of the organization, community impact, partnerships and initiatives related to the core mission objectives of Project Periwinkle. She will remain a member of the Board of Directors and co-host and Executive Producer of “Impact: Project Periwinkle”.
About Project Periwinkle
Project Periwinkle is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission of funding and advancing stomach cancer research. Since 2015, Project Periwinkle has made significant contributions in funding to cancer centers and research programs throughout the United States, and continues to operate as a 100% volunteer based organization.
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Ben J. Broghammer
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