Adam Garone has demonstrated exceptional leadership as the co-founder of the Movember Foundation based in Santa Monica and as CEO of Starlight Children’s Foundation based in Culver City. Co-founding and leading Movember with a dig- ital-first strategy, he turned it into a global phenomenon, raising over $1.5 billion and funding 1,200 men’s health programs.
In 2019, Garone assumed the CEO role at Starlight, initiating transformative change by leveraging his digital fundraising expertise and fostering an innovative work culture centered around enjoyment and philanthropy. As the head of Starlight Children’s Foundation, he steers the team towards the philosophy of the healing power of play, utilizing joyful programs to transform the hospital experience and improve the well-being of kids coping with illnesses. His leadership ensures that fun plays a crucial role in various fundraising initiatives, from content creators’ streaming sessions to engaging fun runs and events hosted by dedicated Star Wars and Ghostbuster fan groups.
Garone’s commitment extends to staff development, guiding them to grow and steward longstanding relationships with LA-based companies like Disney, Rebel Girls and Mattel, among many others. Building on a 20-plus-year collaboration with Disney, he helped introduce groundbreaking innovations such as the first-ever line of Disney Princess-themed hospital gowns and pants, providing comfort and empowerment to children. When hospitalized kids can dress and play in their favorite character gown, it empowers them with a renewed sense of optimism and courage, transforming their hospital experience into a realm of imagination and strength.
