Cynthia Patton

Discovers, develops, manufactures and delivers human therapeutics

Health maintenance organization

Provides legal advisory services

Medical care services

Functions as a College/University

Operates as a non-profit health plan organization

Provides health care services

Provides recruitment and retention services

Part of Amgen, Inc., Amgen Foundation, Inc. is a philanthropic organization dedicated to advancing science education and literacy by broadening access to engaging, hands-on, and virtual learning opportunities. The company is based in Thousand Oaks. The foundation empowers future generations with critical skills to address complex challenges through inclusive programs that do not consider race, gender, religion, or other protected characteristics in eligibility. Its key initiatives include the Amgen Biotech Experience, which provides high school teachers with professional development, curricula, and research-grade biotechnology equipment at no cost, especially supporting under-resourced schools; the Amgen Scholars Program, which offers undergraduate students worldwide the opportunity to conduct advanced summer research at leading institutions; and LabXchange, a free online science education platform offering personalized instruction, virtual labs, and a large library of curated resources in multiple languages. The foundation also supports community engagement through employee volunteerism, grantmaking, and partnerships with organizations such as Khan Academy, and conducts independent research to evaluate and improve its programs.