Kimberlee Cowger
Kimberlee Cowger is an Account Executive with Foundation Medicine specializing in precision oncology and genomic testing. With more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare field, she works closely with clinicians and healthcare teams across Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota to support advanced cancer diagnostics that guide personalized treatment decisions. Kimberlee is passionate about empowering providers and patients with genomic insights that help determine which therapies may be most effective based on a patient’s unique DNA profile.
Kimberlee began her journey as a non-traditional student and single mother, balancing work and education while raising her family. She attended community college before earning her Bachelor of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration and Management from Western Governors University. Prior to joining Foundation Medicine, she spent nearly 14 years as a Patient Financial Advocate at St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center, where she worked closely with oncology patients and their families to help them navigate insurance coverage, treatment options, and financial resources. It was during this time that she witnessed firsthand the impact of genomic testing in cancer care and was inspired to become part of the field.
In her current role, Kimberlee focuses on education, outreach, and relationship-building with clinics and healthcare providers, helping expand access to advanced cancer testing in rural and Indigenous communities. She is deeply committed to patient advocacy and believes accurate information and compassionate support are essential in helping families make informed decisions during difficult moments. Outside of her professional work, Kimberlee is actively involved in community and philanthropic efforts, including organizations supporting pediatric cancer patients and breast cancer awareness, and has served as a 4-H leader for more than 20 years.
• Western Governors University — Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Healthcare Administration & Management
• College of Southern Idaho — Associate of Arts (AA), Medical/Health Management & Clinical Assistant/Specialist
• Influential Women 2026
• South Dakota Cancer Coalition
• American Indian Cancer Coalition
• 4-H Leader
• Tough Enough to Wear Pink (breast cancer awareness)
• NFR Pediatric Cancer Support
• War Bonnet Pediatric Cancer Hat Program
• Youth Track Coaching
What do you attribute your success to?
I have a motto in my life that is you have to do what's right, not what's easy. Sometimes you have to make sacrifices and do hard things because you know that's the right thing, and not necessarily the easy road. I feel like that was what got me through and pushed me to be the example that I needed to be for my children and for other women and other young single moms. That was something that was really important to me, to be an example that you can create a successful life no matter what, just don't stop. It doesn't matter how long it takes you, just don't stop. I also think it's okay to be uncomfortable, because that's where growth comes from.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Be true to yourself. Don't try to fit in. Follow your heart. Know that you are incredibly and uniquely made, and you are the only you. We need young women to follow their hearts and not try to fit in. I think understanding that your word of mouth is really important, and networking matters. I've had to step outside of my comfort zone when I'm in areas that I don't live in and try to do that. But I also feel like it's okay to be uncomfortable, because that's where growth comes from.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
I would say that it's probably getting the correct information out to others, making sure that patients have the tools and the knowledge that they need in order to make the right decision for what their life looks like, whether that's continuing on to treatment or transitioning into hospice. I think it's just really important to educate, and I think that sometimes there's just a lot of misinformation out there. These patients can't get the peace that they need in order to feel that they're making the right decision for themselves and their families.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Integrity is probably the most important value to me. You just have to follow through - if you say you're going to do something, make sure that you do it. Honesty is also critical. I don't want anybody to ever think that I've ever misguided them or misled them in any way. Crucial conversations are hard, but I think that they're important.