Tamara StClaire, PhD, MBA,
Joins Camp Sunshine Board of Directors

Casco, Maine (June 25, 2025) - Camp Sunshine, an award-winning nonprofit in Casco, Maine serving children with life-threatening illnesses and their families, has appointed Tamara StClaire, PhD, MBA, to its Board of Directors.

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A nationally recognized healthcare executive and innovation leader, Dr. StClaire brings more than 25 years of experience in commercial strategy, organizational growth, and healthcare transformation to the Camp Sunshine community. Currently serving as Chief Business Transformation Officer and President of Primary Care Delivery Services at MaineHealth, Dr. StClaire leads initiatives to build a value-based, advanced primary care model focused on accessibility, engagement, and cost-effective care. Her distinguished career has spanned roles in research, product development, corporate strategy, and executive leadership, including tenures at Roche, Xerox PARC, and multiple Silicon Valley startups.

 

“Dr. StClaire’s deep commitment to healthcare innovation and her proven leadership in patient-centered solutions make her an invaluable addition to our Board of Directors,” said Joanne Bean, President and Chief Executive Officer of Camp Sunshine. “Her unique perspective and passion for improving lives align perfectly with the continuum of care happening at Camp Sunshine and our mission of supporting children with life-threatening illnesses and their families.”

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A trailblazer in the healthcare industry, Dr. StClaire is credited with numerous firsts, including the launch of the first end-to-end ACO solution, the first open-API sandbox for health plan developers, and the first equity investment into a healthcare startup by Xerox. Her accolades include being named one of Health Data Management’s “Most Powerful Women in Healthcare IT.”

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Camp Sunshine provides hope, joy and community through unique experiences for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. With the addition of Dr. StClaire, the organization strengthens its commitment to innovation, excellence, and compassionate care.

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Camp Sunshine continues to expand its Board of Directors with compassionate and visionary leaders who share its commitment to serving families in their most challenging times. Also appointed to the Board of Directors at the nonprofit’s recent annual meeting was D. Charles Houder, a seasoned real estate developer and the founder and managing principal of Haverford Development Partners LLC, based in Wayne, Pennsylvania.

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About Camp Sunshine

Camp Sunshine provides hope, joy and community through unique experiences for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. At our pristine campus on Sebago Lake in Casco, Maine, more than 60,000 children, siblings, parents and caregivers from all 50 states and 27 countries have come together for fun-filled, year-round sessions with families just like theirs. And, thanks to the incredible support of donors and volunteers, our programs are 100% free. Camp Sunshine is where families can focus on recharging, together, in a safe space with medical support available. Camp Sunshine is where families discover a community who understands. Camp Sunshine is where families find family. For more information about Camp Sunshine, visit www.campsunshine.org.