The Dayton VA Research & Education Foundation is a nonprofit corporation created to support the advancement of healthcare delivery through research and education activities. The Foundation provides VA facilities with a flexible funding mechanism for the conduct of research as well as staff and patient education. Support is provided through government grants, private corporate and individual support, and through partner foundations. Through these channels of funding, The Foundation is able to support research in the advancement of medical devices, pharmaceutical, biological functions as well as various other research activities that ultimately benefit the care veterans receive.
Mission
Staff Members of Dayton VA Research & Education Foundation
An Ohio native, Jeremy was appointed by the Board of Directors to oversee the day to day operations of the Foundation. Jeremy has extensive experience in executive hospital administration, medical education administration and humanitarian outreach administration. Recently he formed his own suite of ventures focused on lifestyle and property products before serving as the director for the foundation. In his spare time he enjoys time with his family, traveling, and architectural design. He is a veteran of the USAF serving as a B-52 Crew Chief
Executive Director
Jeremy Greene, MS
Community Board Members
History of DVAREF
The Dayton VAMC Research & Education Foundation, Inc. was incorporated into the State of Ohio on March 16, 2001 and is a 501(c) (3) tax exempt corporation (federal tax identification number is #31-1775793). The Research Foundation, an Equal Employment Opportunity employer in compliance with the Department of Veterans Affairs guidelines and federal laws, may exercise all rights and powers conferred on nonprofit public benefit corporations, under the laws of the state of Ohio. As provided in the authorizing statute, all funds expended by the Foundation must directly or indirectly support research or educational activities.
VA medical centers are authorized to establish nonprofit research and education corporations under Title 38 USC §7361-7368; and accept and administer private and non-VA federal funds; in support of VA's research and education missions. The congressional intent in enabling these corporations is to provide VA facilities with a flexible funding mechanism for the conduct of research as well as staff and patient education.
The Dayton VAMC's Research & Education Foundation, Inc. was created to support the advancement of healthcare through research and educational activities that will provide the staff of the Dayton VAMC with the skills and ability to deliver quality healthcare to Veterans.
A Board of Directors governs the Research Foundation and is comprised of seven to eight members. Four are Board members by virtue of their VA Healthcare Systems of Ohio positions, including the Director, Chief of Staff, Associate Chief of Staff for Research and Development, and Associate Chief of Staff for Education. Legislation also requires that the Board have two members who are not officers or employees of the federal government and who are familiar with issues involving research or education and training as appropriate for the activities of the Research Foundation. The Board of Directors has appointed an Executive Director to develop and implement policy and manage the operations of the Research Foundation.