Meet the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation Staff

Meet the individuals who are dedicated to our mission of improving the lives of people with inheritable blood and bleeding disorders through research, education, and advocacy.

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President and CEO Advancement Chapter Development Conference & Travel Services Education Finance and Administration Health Access and Strategic Innovation Human Resources Marketing & Communications Medical Programs and Information National Chapter Staff Pathway to Cures Public Policy & Access Research

President and CEO

Philip M Gattone, M.Ed.

He, Him, His

President & Chief Executive Officer

pgattone@bleeding.org

Philip M. Gattone, M.Ed., is the president and chief executive officer of the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation (NBDF). He was named president in February 2024.

Gattone is a seasoned leader dedicated to amplifying the impact of nonprofit organizations through his distinctive blend of leadership and strategic insight. As the previous president & CEO of the Epilepsy Foundation, Gattone orchestrated unprecedented growth, expanding the organization’s reach and influence. Through innovative partnerships and streamlined operations, he spearheaded record-breaking community engagement and financial performance. Under his stewardship, annual revenues surged from $10 million in 2012 to over $25 million in 2020, marking a significant milestone in the Foundation’s trajectory. Gattone’s collaborative approach also forged alliances with key stakeholders, bolstering the Foundation’s standing within the national and global epilepsy community.

Prior to his transformative role at the Epilepsy Foundation, Gattone elevated community impact and served as a senior executive in local, regional, national, and global nonprofit organizations and healthcare companies. His experiences provide a rare perspective and deep understanding of the unique needs facing nonprofit and healthcare company leaders.

Gattone earned his bachelor’s degree in business and marketing from Bradley University and his master’s degree in education from National Louis University in Chicago. He resides in North Carolina with his wife, Jill, where they remain steadfast in their commitment to making a difference in the epilepsy and bleeding disorders community and beyond.

Employee, NHF Officers

Officers

Dawn Rotellini

She, Her, Hers

Chief Operating Officer

drotellini@bleeding.org

Dawn Rotellini

Dawn has been a leader in the bleeding disorders community for many years. As a parent of a son with hemophilia, she founded the Rocky Mountain Hemophilia & Bleeding Disorders Association in Bozeman, Montana, served as its Executive Director, and began their Family Camp. After moving to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Dawn worked for the American Diabetes Association (ADA) as an Area Manager. Concurrently, she served as a board member for the Hemophilia Center of Western Pennsylvania for six years. Dawn left the ADA for a position as the Executive Director of the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the NHF in Pittsburgh, where she became actively involved with Camp Hot to Clot and eventually became the Director. She holds a Bachelor of Science from Montana State University in Bozeman.
Michael Recht , MD, PhD, MBA

He, Him, His

Chief Medical and Scientific Officer

mrecht@bleeding.org

Michael Recht

Michael Recht, MD, PhD, MBA, is the chief medical and science officer (CMSO) of the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation (NBDF). Dr. Recht works across the organization to define, develop, and implement NBDF's science and research strategy.
In addition to his work for NBDF, Dr. Recht is a pediatric hematologist and Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at Yale University School of Medicine, where he sees infants, children, adolescents, and young adults (and, sometimes, adults) affected by bleeding and clotting disorders through the Center for Bleeding and Clotting Disorders at Yale School of Medicine.
Before assuming his role as NBDF's CMSO, Dr. Recht was previously the chief science officer at the American Thrombosis and Hemostasis Network. In addition, he was the director of the Hemophilia Center at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, OR as well as the director of the Mountain States Hemophilia Network, the federally-supported collaboration of hemophilia treatment centers in the states of Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
Dr. Recht is a leader in research involving gene therapy for hemophilia. and has actively participated in over 110 clinical research trials testing new treatments for people with bleeding and clotting disorders,
Peter Harvey, MBA

He, Him, His

Chief Business Officer

pharvey@bleeding.org

Peter Harvey

Peter Harvey serves as the Chief Business Officer for NBDF including oversight for finance & accounting, business development, conference & travel services, payer relations, and IT. Peter is a senior healthcare finance and operations executive with diverse experience in healthcare nonprofit finance & accounting, pharma/biotech HEOR and medical affairs business operations, academic medical/pediatric department and Hemophilia Treatment Center administration, plus PM&R medical practice and research foundation executive leadership. Peter has volunteered at a number of non-profits and is a founding volunteer board member of a nonprofit providing education and humanitarian support to children and families in Mariani, Haiti. He has a B.A. in Biology from Augustana College and a M.B.A. from the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business in Finance and Healthcare.

Advancement

Beth Whitehouse

She, Her, Hers

Senior Vice President of Advancement

bwhitehouse@bleeding.org

Beth Whitehouse is the Senior Vice President of Advancement for NBDF, responsible for creating, executing, and leading a comprehensive national development strategy and stakeholder relations program that enhances corporate and individual giving, expands philanthropic and industry support and diversifies funding sources to advance the mission of NBDF. With more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising and management, Beth leverages her strategic leadership to drive transformative impact on fundraising and stakeholder engagement efforts.

Abby Conklin

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Development Specialist III

aconklin@bleeding.org
Angela Sommer

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Development Specialist I

asommer@bleeding.org
Ashley Dawkins

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Manager of Corporate Relations

adawkins@bleeding.org
Katie Cooper

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Vice President of Corporate Relations

kcooper@bleeding.org
Tania Hanscom

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Director of Development

thanscom@bleeding.org

Tania Hanscom

Tania Hanscom is the Director of Development for NBDF, where she focuses on building relationships with donors. She oversees lead donor portfolio growth and stewardship, drives fundraising strategy, and develops and executes donor pipeline strategies. Prior to joining NBDF, she worked for 20 years in development at United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation, most recently as associate director of development. She is passionate about making a difference in people’s lives, and that drives her dedication to building strong relationships, leading successful campaigns, and helping grow support for NBDF.
Tyler Hoffman

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Donor Engagement Manager

thoffman@bleeding.org

Tyler Hoffman

Tyler is the Donor Engagement Manager at National Bleeding Disorders Foundation where he manages the donor database, supports business processes and helps the development department. With a background in database management and skilled in Raiser’s Edge, Bloomerang, Virtuous and DonorPerfect; he ensures donor data accuracy, generates reports, and streamlines processes to strengthen donor relationships and advance organizational goals. Over the course of his career, Tyler has helped with data migration, implementation, reporting systems, automating complex data challenges and ensuring data integrity.

Chapter Development

Kristi Harvey-Simi

She, Her, Hers

Vice President of Chapter Development

kharvey@bleeding.org

Kristi Harvey-Simi is the Vice President of Chapter Services, where she oversees NBDF’s efforts provide nonprofit expertise and guidance to its chapter network. In addition, Kristi also plans, organizes, and implements training programs for chapter leaders at NBDF’s Chapter Leadership Seminar (CLS) and the chapter track at the annual Bleeding Disorders Conference. Kristi holds a BA in psychology and social work from Pacific University in Forest Grove, OR.

Alana Stracuzzi

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Manager of Chapter Development

astracuzzi@bleeding.org
Chelsea Hilty

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Chapter Operations Coordinator

chilty@bleeding.org
Kenneth McElderry

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Director of Chapter Development

kmcelderry@bleeding.org

Kenneth McElderry

Kenneth McElderry is the Director of Chapter Development, where he oversees the six national chapters at NBDF. He has spent more than 15 years holding various roles within the nonprofit sector and has an extensive background in operations, fundraising development, and volunteer and leadership management at local, regional, state-wide, and nationally affiliated non-profit organizations.
Mary Lou Warner

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Senior Manager of Chapter Development

mwarner@bleeding.org

Mary Lou Warner

Mary Lou Warner is the Manager of National Chapter Operations, a position she has held since 2022. Prior to this, she served the bleeding disorders community in Iowa as the Executive Director of Hemophilia of Iowa, now known as Bleeding Disorders of the Heartland. Before coming to the bleeding disorders community, Mary Lou had served in various leadership roles at Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa as well as serving as a national trainer for Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
Patti Williford

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Chapter Advancement Specialist

pwilliford@bleeding.org

Conference & Travel Services

Maria Salas-Pilla, HMCC, DES

Vice President, Conference & Travel Services

msalas@bleeding.org

Maria Salas-Pilla brings more than 21 years of expertise in planning large-scale conferences and events to her role as Vice President of Conference & Travel Services. Maria oversees all aspects of event planning for more than eight NBDF conferences annually, including managing housing, sponsorships, and virtual and hybrid events. Prior to joining NBDF, she worked at the World Federation of Hemophilia, where she successfully organized over 28 conferences across more than 24 countries, gaining experience planning events and mastering logistics in diverse cultural settings worldwide. She holds undergraduate and juris doctor degrees in Civil Law from Venezuela and a diploma in marketing and business tourism from the Toronto School of Business. She also holds certifications as a Healthcare Meeting Compliance Certificate (HMCC) and Digital Event Strategist (DES).

Ciarra de Leon

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Conference & Travel Services Specialist II

cdeleon@bleeding.org

Ciarra de Leon

Ciarra de Leon is a Conference and Travel Services Specialist II for the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation. Ciarra oversees small to mid-scale events, taking charge of site visits, pre-planning and on-site logistics, and post-event financial reconciliation. She also plays a pivotal role in the organization’s annual Bleeding Disorders Conference, where she manages attendee registration and develops the conference website. She is a graduate of Loyola University New Orleans.
Johanna Ong
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CMP, HMCC, DES

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Senior Manager of Conference & Travel Services

jong@bleeding.org
Mariana Peña

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Conference & Travel Services Coordinator II

mpena@bleeding.org

Education

Kate Nammacher, MPH

She, Her, Hers

Senior Vice President of Education

knammacher@bleeding.org

Kate Nammacher is the Senior Vice President of Education at NBDF. Since joining the foundation in 2015, she has worked to empower people affected by inheritable blood and bleeding disorders to build a strong foundation of knowledge, skills and support which lead to shared decision-making, fewer complications, and higher quality of life. Kate has been in the nonprofit field for more than 25 years, focusing on health and well-being. Kate’s previous experience includes positions at the Guttmacher Institute, Community Healthcare Network, the Ad Council, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. She received an MPH in maternal and child health from the University of California at Berkeley,

Brendan Hayes
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MPH, CPH

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Senior Director of Education, Innovative Therapies

bhayes@bleeding.org

Brendan Hayes

Brendan Hayes is theSeniorDirector of Education,Innovative Therapies at the NationalBleedingDisordersFoundation,and a grateful HEDI champion.Prior to working with NBDF, she was the executivedirectorofan NBDF affiliated chapter.Her focus isondeveloping accurate, accessible, non-biasededucational content on innovative therapiesfor consumers, with agoalofensuringconsumersunderstand their treatment options, enabling them toparticipate in shared decision making alongsidetheir providers. Brendan is passionate aboutincludinglived experienceexpertsin the identification andcreation ofeducationalcontent.Her expertisealsoincludes collaborationamonginnovativetherapiesstakeholders,alternative financing strategies for innovative therapies,and policy and advocacy for rarediseases.Brendanserves on national committees, task forces,and working groupsfocusedoninnovativetherapiesfor rare disorders.She speaks at both local and national conferences and events.Shehas aMaster ofPublic Health(MPH)with a concentration in Public HealthLeadership andis aCertified Public Health Professional (CPH).
Brendan Hayes is theSeniorDirector of Education,Innovative Therapies at the NationalBleedingDisordersFoundation,and a grateful HEDI champion.Prior to working with NBDF, she was the executivedirectorofan NBDF affiliated chapter.Her focus isondeveloping accurate, accessible, non-biasededucational content on innovative therapiesfor consumers, with agoalofensuringconsumersunderstand their treatment options, enabling them toparticipate in shared decision making alongsidetheir providers. Brendan is passionate aboutincludinglived experienceexpertsin the identification andcreation ofeducationalcontent.Her expertisealsoincludes collaborationamonginnovativetherapiesstakeholders,alternative financing strategies for innovative therapies,and policy and advocacy for rarediseases.Brendanserves on national committees, task forces,and working groupsfocusedoninnovativetherapiesfor rare disorders.She speaks at both local and national conferences and events.Shehas aMaster ofPublic Health(MPH)with a concentration in Public HealthLeadership andis aCertified Public Health Professional (CPH).
Brendan Hayes is the Senior Director of Education, Innovative Therapies at the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation, and a grateful HEDI champion. Prior to working with NBDF, she was the executive director of an NBDF affiliated chapter. Her focus is on developing accurate, accessible, non-biased educational content on innovative therapies for consumers, with a goal of ensuring consumers understand their treatment options, enabling them to participate in shared decision making alongside their providers. Brendan is passionate about including lived experience experts in the identification and creation of educational content. Her expertise also includes collaboration among innovative therapies stakeholders, alternative financing strategies for innovative therapies, and policy and advocacy for rare diseases. Brendan serves on national committees, task forces, and working groups focused on innovative therapies for rare disorders. She speaks at both local and national conferences and events. She has a Master of Public Health (MPH) with a concentration in Public Health Leadership and is a Certified Public Health Professional (CPH).
Heather Hicks
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MPH

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Senior Manager of Education

hhicks@bleeding.org

Heather Hicks

Heather Hicks is a Manager of Education at the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation, where she manages the NYLI program for young adults, fostering the development of leadership and advocacy skills among the next generation. Additionally, she oversees the creation of a series of 3D videos about the clotting cascade and how different bleeding disorder treatments work in the body. She is also actively involved in planning consumer sessions for the Bleeding Disorders Conference, creating valuable educational opportunities for the community.
Heather holds a B.S. in molecular and microbiology and a Master of Public Health from Florida International University. Heather leverages her extensive experience and expertise to create meaningful and empowering learning experiences for those affected by bleeding disorders, helping to improve their quality of life and well-being.
Natalia Winberry
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MNLM

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Senior Manager of Education

nwinberry@bleeding.org
Nikole Scappe-Hagen

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Manager of Education

nscappe@bleeding.org
Ryan Sarshuri

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Education Specialist

rsarshuri@bleeding.org
Sonia Roger

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Education Specialist

sroger@bleeding.org

Finance and Administration

Peter Lieuw

He, Him, His

Controller

plieuw@bleeding.org

Annie Wong
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EA, MS

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Senior Accountant

awong@bleeding.org
Elizabeth Siena

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Contracts Manager

esiena@bleeding.org
Florence Carlowicz

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Manager of Accounting

fcarlowicz@bleeding.org

Florence Carlowicz

Florence Carolwicz is the Manager of Accounting for NBDF. Florence's experience spans from accounts payable and receivable to cash management and revenue recognition to preparing financial statements and tax documents. Before joining NBDF, she worked as an accountant at Woodwell Climate Research Center where she gained strong grant management and reporting skills. Prior to that she worked for 10 years at Discovery Communications as a budget manager for The Learning Channel. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Chicago.
Frenil Dand

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Senior Director, Information Technology

fdand@bleeding.org
Jenny Tran

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Staff Accountant III

jtran@bleeding.org
Lynne Snyder

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Senior Accountant II

lsnyder@bleeding.org

Health Access and Strategic Innovation

Keri L. Norris, PhD, JM, MPH, MCHES

She, Her, Hers

Senior Vice President, Health Access and Strategic Innovation (HASI)

Karina Lopez
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MPH, CHES

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Health Access and Strategic Innovation (HASI) Program Specialist

klopez@bleeding.org
Marissa Melton
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, MPH, CHES

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Health Access and Strategic Innovation Program Specialist

mmelton@bleeding.org

Human Resources

Adeli Lopez
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PHR, SHRM-CP

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Vice President, Human Resources

alopez@bleeding.org
Emelyn Guevara

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Recruitment & HR Specialist

eguevara@bleeding.org

Marketing & Communications

Jay Patel, MS

He, Him, His

Vice President of Marketing & Communications

jpatel@bleeding.org

Beth Marshall

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Senior Manager of Communications

bmarshall@bleeding.org
Jasmine Cade

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Communications Specialist

jcade@bleeding.org
Lauren Mlack

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Graphic Design and Production Specialist II

lmlack@bleeding.org
Mariana Halova
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MS

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Database Marketing Manager

mhalova@bleeding.org
Vincent Price

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Web Marketing Specialist

vprice@bleeding.org

Medical Programs and Information

Angelina Wang

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Director of Medical Programs and Information

awang@bleeding.org
Anna Laurent

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Medical Programs & Information Coordinator II

alaurent@bleeding.org
Jonathan Angarola

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Senior Manager of Medical Programs & Information

jangarola@bleeding.org
Morgan Johnson
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MPA, CAE

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Manager of Healthcare Provider Programs

mjohnson@bleeding.org

National Chapter Staff

Anna Cheshire

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Chapter Program Manager

acheshire@bleeding.org
Chloe Gardner

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Chapter Outreach Coordinator

cgardner@bleeding.org
Jacob Murdock

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Executive Director

jmurdock@bleeding.org
Kristen Dansereau

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Chapter Outreach Coordinator

kdansereau@bleeding.org
Kyra Calbero

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Executive Director

kcalbero@bleeding.org

Kyra Calbero

Kyra Calbero graduated from Pacific University in June of 2019 with a degree in Public Health and a minor in Disability Studies. After graduation, she worked in Forest Grove, OR as a Skills Trainer at a school serving teens with severe behavioral disabilities. As of July 2020, she moved back home to Hawai`i to work for the National Hemophilia Foundation as the Hawai`i Chapter's Program Manager. After being diagnosed and becoming involved with her local chapter in high school, Kyra became involved with NYLI and discovered her passion for helping the people within the bleeding disorders community. She can't wait to use all her trainings from what NYLI has taught her, and put them toward her Program Manager position. When Kyra isn't working, she enjoys playing beach volleyball, spending time with her family, or being a homebody with her dog cleo and snuggling up to watch Christmas movies (yes, year around).
Makenna Dietrich

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Chapter Outreach Coordinator

mdietrich@bleeding.org
Marlyn Walker

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Executive Director

mwalker@bleeding.org
Perry Jowsey III
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MA, CFRE

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Chapter Executive Director

pjowsey@bleeding.org
Stephanie Dupree
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M.Ed.

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Senior Development Manager

sdupree@bleeding.org

Pathway to Cures

Teri F Willey

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Managing Director and Officer

twilley@pathwaytocures.org

Teri F Willey

Teri joined the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation in November 2022 to spearhead the launch and management of the new National Bleeding Disorders Venture Fund, LLC, operating under the name Pathway to Cures (P2C). Focused on equity investments in companies developing therapies for inheritable blood diseases, Teri brings over 35 years of experience in commercializing early-stage research results. Previously, she served as the founding managing director of IU Ventures’ Indiana Philanthropic Venture Fund. Her career includes senior executive roles in business development at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and Mount Sinai School of Medicine in NYC, as well as founding chief executive of Cambridge Enterprise Ltd in Cambridge, England, and co-founder of ARCH Development Partners, a Midwest venture fund. Teri's expertise lies in starting, reorganizing, and leading technology transfer programs, and launching new early-stage funds for science-based ventures. She has advised policymakers, universities, and companies, served as President of the Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM), and held a fellowship at Christ’s College, Cambridge, England.
Tim Brent
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MBA

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Venture Principal

tbrent@pathwaytocures.org

Tim Brent

Tim Brent, MBA, has been involved in the bleeding disorders community since 2004. He serves as Venture Principal for Pathway to Cures, carrying out venture investment work. Tim provides contracts oversight, sourcing and evaluating opportunities for investments, developing business and investment cases, drafting and managing the investment transactions with external counsel, and managing post-deal relationships with biotech companies. His previous experience includes clinic and pharmacy operations management and national accounts contracting for a national specialty pharmaceutical distributor. Tim holds a Master of Business Administration from Eastern Illinois University.

Public Policy & Access

Nathan Schaefer, MSW

He, Him, His

Senior Vice President of Public Policy & Access

nschaefer@bleeding.org

Nathan Schaefer, MSW, is the Senior Vice President of Public Policy and Access for the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation. He has worked for the organization since 2016. Nathan directs federal policy and advocacy initiatives, including legislation and regulatory reform. He also oversees the state government relations team, which helps NBDF’s chapter network identify and execute state and local policy priorities. He also oversees the organization’s payer initiatives, including the Comprehensive Care Sustainability Collaborative (CCSC). Nathan is the current chair of the American Plasma Users Coalition (APLUS) and serves on the blood and product safety committee of the World Federation of Hemophilia.

Prior to joining NBDF, Nathan served as executive director of the Empire State Pride Agenda, and director of public policy at Gay Men’s Health Crisis, the nation’s oldest HIV service organization. He received a Master of Social Work at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH.

Aaron Blocker
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MS

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Senior Director of Patient Access

ablocker@bleeding.org
Bill Robie

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Senior Director of Government Relations

brobie@bleeding.org

Bill Robie

Bill Robie is the Senior Director of State Government Relations for the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation and is responsible for overseeing NBDF’s state policy work. Bill works on key issues affecting access to health care for the bleeding disorders community including patient out of pocket expenses, step therapy and other utilization management practices, Medicaid prescription drug management, patient protections in the Affordable Care Act, and pharmacy benefit manager reform. Bill has worked in government relations for more than twenty years and has experience at the local, state, and national levels.
Matthew Delaney

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Government Relations Manager

mdelaney@bleeding.org

Matthew Delaney

Matt Delaney joined NBDF in 2022 as Government Relations Specialist and now our Government Relations Manager, where he assists NBDF chapters in advocacy and policy, and contributes to the foundation’s federal and international work on blood and product safety and supply. As a person who lives with von Willebrand disease (VWD), Matt brings his personal expertise as a community advocate for himself and his family to the role. Community advocacy led Matt to pursue a career in public service, and he gained valuable advocacy experience through NBDF’s National Youth Leadership Program. After graduating from the State University of New York at New Paltz, Matt served as a legislative aide in the New York State Senate, and in public policy representing the behavioral health and social services sector in New York state. He is currently pursuing his master’s in public administration and policy at the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy in Albany, New York.

Research

Maria E. Santaella, PhD(c), MSN, RN-BC, CPHON

She, Her, Hers

Vice President of Research Strategy

msantaella@bleeding.org

Maria is the Vice President of Research Strategy at the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation. In her current role, she actively shapes and executes the organization's research direction and provides strategic leadership and oversight to key initiatives such as the Bleeding Disorders Research Collaborative, NBDF’s research grants programs, and Community Voices in Research (CVR), a dynamic, community-powered registry that captures the longitudinal experiences of individuals living with inheritable bleeding disorders and their non-affected relatives. Before assuming this role, Maria worked as a hemophilia nurse coordinator in a hemophilia treatment center. She brings a wealth of expertise to her current position with almost three decades of experience and a dual board certification in hemostasis and hematology/oncology nursing.

Halli Benasutti
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PhD

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Director of Research Grants

hbenasutti@bleeding.org

Halli Benasutti

Halli Benasutti is the Director of Research Grants at NBDF, where she oversees the foundation’s research grant programs, including the Excellence Fellowships, the Judith Graham Pool Postdoctoral Research Fellowships, and the Sanofi-sponsored Career Development Awards. She also focuses on grant funding to support research initiatives, including the Bleeding Disorders Research Collaborative and Community Voices in Research. With more than a decade of experience in laboratory research and grant writing, she is dedicated to collaboration between patients, caregivers, health care providers and researchers to create a more cohesive and inclusive health care future. Halli holds a PhD in biochemistry from the University of Washington, where she specialized in gene therapy and science communication.
Matt Hartnett

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Senior Community Research Network Manager

mhartnett@bleeding.org

Matt Hartnett

Matthew Hartnett, BS, MPH, is the Senior Community Network Research Manager for the NBDF, where he focuses on Community Voices in Research (CVR), a community-powered registry for the bleeding disorder community. Matt obtained his undergraduate degree in human physiology from Boston University and a Master of Public Health from George Washington University. Matt is committed to bridging the gap between research and the lived experiences of the bleeding disorders community.
Naomi Miller

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Programs & Partnership Specialist

nmiller@bleeding.org

Naomi Miller

Naomi Miller is a Programs & Partnership Specialist at NBDF. She plays a crucial role in integrating lived experience experts into research programs. She actively engages underserved populations to enhance education and advocacy efforts rooted in health equity, diversity, and inclusion. Her expertise in project management allows her to effectively coordinate multiple initiatives while fostering internal and external partnerships to drive community engagement.
Naomi graduated from Georgia State University in 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in public policy and a minor in nonprofit leadership and management. Her professional journey includes impactful work with Rise Against Hunger, where she traveled extensively across the U.S. and internationally orchestrating fundraising events, leading meal packaging initiatives, and advocating for global hunger relief.
Samantha Carlson
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MSW, LMSW

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Director of Research Operations

scarlson@bleeding.org

Staff

President and CEO

Philip M Gattone, M.Ed. He, Him, His President & Chief Executive Officer mail pgattone@bleeding.org

Philip M Gattone, M.Ed.

Officers

Dawn Rotellini

Michael Recht , MD, PhD, MBA

Peter Harvey, MBA

Advancement

Beth Whitehouse She, Her, Hers Senior Vice President of Advancement mail bwhitehouse@bleeding.org

Beth Whitehouse

Abby Conklin

Angela Sommer

Ashley Dawkins

Katie Cooper

Tania Hanscom

Tyler Hoffman

Chapter Development

Kristi Harvey-Simi She, Her, Hers Vice President of Chapter Development mail kharvey@bleeding.org

Kristi Harvey-Simi

Alana Stracuzzi

Chelsea Hilty

Kenneth McElderry

Mary Lou Warner

Patti Williford

Conference & Travel Services

Maria Salas-Pilla, HMCC, DES Vice President, Conference & Travel Services mail msalas@bleeding.org

Maria Salas-Pilla, HMCC, DES

Ciarra de Leon

Johanna Ong , CMP, HMCC, DES

Mariana Peña

Education

Kate Nammacher, MPH She, Her, Hers Senior Vice President of Education mail knammacher@bleeding.org

Kate Nammacher, MPH

Brendan Hayes , MPH, CPH

Heather Hicks , MPH

Natalia Winberry , MNLM

Nikole Scappe-Hagen

Ryan Sarshuri

Sonia Roger

Finance and Administration

Peter Lieuw He, Him, His Controller mail plieuw@bleeding.org

Peter Lieuw

Annie Wong , EA, MS

Elizabeth Siena

Florence Carlowicz

Frenil Dand

Jenny Tran

Lynne Snyder

Health Access and Strategic Innovation

Keri L. Norris, PhD, JM, MPH, MCHES She, Her, Hers Senior Vice President, Health Access and Strategic Innovation (HASI)

Keri L. Norris, PhD, JM, MPH, MCHES

Karina Lopez , MPH, CHES

Marissa Melton , , MPH, CHES

Human Resources

Adeli Lopez , PHR, SHRM-CP

Emelyn Guevara

Marketing & Communications

Jay Patel, MS He, Him, His Vice President of Marketing & Communications mail jpatel@bleeding.org

Jay Patel, MS

Beth Marshall

Jasmine Cade

Lauren Mlack

Mariana Halova , MS

Vincent Price

Medical Programs and Information

Angelina Wang

Anna Laurent

Jonathan Angarola

Morgan Johnson , MPA, CAE

National Chapter Staff

Anna Cheshire

Chloe Gardner

Jacob Murdock

Kristen Dansereau

Kyra Calbero

Makenna Dietrich

Marlyn Walker

Perry Jowsey III , MA, CFRE

Stephanie Dupree , M.Ed.

Philip M Gattone, M.Ed.

He, Him, His

President & Chief Executive Officer

pgattone@bleeding.org

Beth Whitehouse

She, Her, Hers

Senior Vice President of Advancement

bwhitehouse@bleeding.org

Kristi Harvey-Simi

She, Her, Hers

Vice President of Chapter Development

kharvey@bleeding.org

Maria Salas-Pilla, HMCC, DES

Vice President, Conference & Travel Services

msalas@bleeding.org

Johanna Ong
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CMP, HMCC, DES

Kate Nammacher, MPH

She, Her, Hers

Senior Vice President of Education

knammacher@bleeding.org

Brendan Hayes
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MPH, CPH

Heather Hicks
,
MPH

Natalia Winberry
,
MNLM

Peter Lieuw

He, Him, His

Controller

plieuw@bleeding.org

Annie Wong
,
EA, MS

Keri L. Norris, PhD, JM, MPH, MCHES

She, Her, Hers

Senior Vice President, Health Access and Strategic Innovation (HASI)

Karina Lopez
,
MPH, CHES

Marissa Melton
,
, MPH, CHES

Adeli Lopez
,
PHR, SHRM-CP

Jay Patel, MS

He, Him, His

Vice President of Marketing & Communications

jpatel@bleeding.org

Mariana Halova
,
MS

Morgan Johnson
,
MPA, CAE

Perry Jowsey III
,
MA, CFRE

Stephanie Dupree
,
M.Ed.

Tim Brent
,
MBA

Nathan Schaefer, MSW

He, Him, His

Senior Vice President of Public Policy & Access

nschaefer@bleeding.org

Aaron Blocker
,
MS

Maria E. Santaella, PhD(c), MSN, RN-BC, CPHON

She, Her, Hers

Vice President of Research Strategy

msantaella@bleeding.org