The AMA Foundation has named Andrew “Andy” Bell executive director. Bell brings more than 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience across philanthropy, public health, and community revitalization.

“What excites me most about serving as executive director of the AMA Foundation is the chance to connect physicians, medical education, and better health for all people across the country,” Bell said.

Bell spent more than a decade in leadership at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, ultimately serving as market president for the Alabama–Louisiana–Mississippi region. He expanded regional fundraising revenue to nearly $3 million annually, and strengthened support services for people living with multiple sclerosis across the Southeast.

Bell later joined Ascension St. Vincent’s Foundation, where he managed a $30 million asset portfolio and grew annual fundraising to nearly $4 million. Most recently at Renew Birmingham, Bell helped lead programs focused on housing, youth employment, food access, and neighborhood revitalization.

He earned a bachelor’s degree in political science with a minor in business from Birmingham-Southern College.