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.
President and CEO
![Philip M Gattone](/sites/default/files/styles/image_200x200_/public/2024-05/Philip%20Gattone_0.png?itok=SA-tj-sl)
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.
Officers
Dawn Rotellini
She, Her, Hers
Chief Operating Officer
mail drotellini@bleeding.org
Michael Recht, MD, PhD, MBA
He, Him, His
Chief Medical and Scientific Officer
mail mrecht@bleeding.org
Peter Harvey, MBA
He, Him, His
Chief Business Officer
mail pharvey@bleeding.org
Advancement
![Beth Whitehouse](/sites/default/files/styles/image_200x200_/public/image/2023%20headshots%20resized%20for%20website%20%281%29.png?itok=DVBQQQgr)
- Alexis Williams(She, Her, Hers)External Relations Administratormail
- Ashley Dawkins()Grants Administratormail
- Katie Cooper(She, Her, Hers)Senior Director of Stakeholder Relationsmail
- Lisa Colquhoun,MSML()Manager of Foundation Relationsmail
- Martine Denis(She, Her, Hers)Senior Director of Developmentmail
- Megan Slattery(She, Her, Hers)Donor Engagement Specialist IImail
- Teecee Hutcherson(She, Her, Hers)Senior Director of Corporate and Individual Givingmail
- Victor Da Silva()Annual Giving Managermail
Chapter Development
![Michael Craciunoiu](/sites/default/files/styles/image_200x200_/public/image/michael_craciunoiu.png?itok=3R3VPpJ8)
- Alana Stracuzzi(She, Her, Hers)Chapter Development Specialistmail
- Chelsea Hilty(She, Her, Hers)National Chapter Operations Coordinatormail
- Kenneth McElderry(He, Him, His)Director of Chapter Developmentmail
- Mary Lou Warner(She, Her, Hers)Manager of National Chapter Operationsmail
- Nick Kallinicou(He, Him, His)Manager of Chapter Developmentmail
- Patti Williford(She, Her, Hers)Chapter Advancement Specialistmail
Conference & Travel Services
![Maria M. Salas-Pilla](/sites/default/files/styles/image_200x200_/public/image/Salas-Pilla_Maria%20Headshot.png?itok=stWERN0G)
- Ciarra de Leon(She, Her, Hers)Conference & Travel Services Specialist IImail
- Johanna Ong,CMP, HMCC, DES(She, Her, Hers)Senior Manager of Conference & Travel Servicesmail
- Mariana Peña(She, Her, Hers)Conference & Travel Services Coordinatormail
Education
![Kate Nammacher](/sites/default/files/styles/image_200x200_/public/image/kate_nammacher.png?itok=QS47Z7KM)
- Brendan Hayes,MPH, CPH(She, Her, Hers)Senior Director of Education, Innovative Therapiesmail
- Heather Hicks,MPH(She, Her, Hers)Manager of Educationmail
- Jasmine Pauldurai(She, Her, Hers)Education Specialist IIImail
- Katherine Cabrera(She, Her, Hers)Bilingual Education Specialistmail
- Lena Volland,PT, PhD(c)(She, Her, Hers)Director of Educationmail
- Natalia Winberry,MNLM(She, Her, Hers)Senior Manager of Educationmail
- Nikole Scappe-Hagen(She, Her, Hers)Manager of Educationmail
- Ryan Sarshuri(She, They)Education Specialistmail
- Sonia Roger()Education Specialistmail
Finance and Administration
- Anna Sprovskaya,MS(She, Her, Hers)Controllermail
- Annie Wong,EA, MS(She, Her, Hers)Senior Accountantmail
- Elizabeth Siena()Contracts Managermail
- Florence Carlowicz()Manager of Accountingmail
- Frenil Dand(He, Him, His)Director of Information Technologymail
- Jenny Tran()Staff Accountant IIImail
- Lynne Snyder()Senior Accountant IImail
- Olga Jouravleva,MS(She, Her, Hers)Senior Accounting Financial Analystmail
- Peter Lieuw(He, Him, His)Associate Controllermail
Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Keri L. Norris, PhD, JM, MPH, MCHES
She, Her, Hers
Vice President, Health Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
![Keri L. Norris](/sites/default/files/styles/image_200x200_/public/image/Keri%20Norris_0.jpg?itok=hiuuZKzr)
Keri L. Norris, PhD, JM, MPH, MCHES
She, Her, Hers
Vice President, Health Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
- Karina Lopez,MPH(She, Her, Hers)Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (HEDI) Program Specialistmail
- Marissa Melton,MPH(She, Her, Hers)Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Program Specialistmail
Human Resources
- Adeli Lopez,PHR, SHRM-CP(She, Her, Hers)Senior Director, Human Resourcesmail
- Emelyn Guevara(She, Her, Hers)Recruitment & HR Specialistmail
Marketing & Communications
- Jay Patel,MS(He, Him, His)Senior Director of Online Marketingmail
- Kyla Clark,MBA(She, Her, Hers)Director of Public Relations and Communicationsmail
- Mariana Halova,MS()Database Marketing Managermail
- Serena Crawford(She, Her, Hers)Marketing and Communications Specialistmail
Medical Programs and Information
![Neil Frick](/sites/default/files/styles/image_200x200_/public/image/neil_frick.png?itok=yKirga7x)
Responsible for the overall strategic and operational leadership of the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation's medical programs and HANDI Information Resource Center including oversight of the processes of material development, update and distribution channels. Supervise the awarding of clinical fellowships and other health care provider awards. Support the work of NBDF's Medical and Scientific Advisory Council and supervise NBDF's continuing education program serving bleeding disorders treatment professionals. This includes the development of healthcare provider publications, pre-conference symposium and medical program tracks at NBDF's Bleeding Disorders Conference and webinars.
- Angelina Wang(She, Her, Hers)Director of Medical Programs and Informationmail
- Anna Laurent(She, Her, Hers)Medical Programs & Information Coordinatormail
- Jonathan Angarola(He, Him, His)Senior Manager of Medical Programs & Informationmail
- Morgan Johnson,MPA, CAE(He, Him, His)Manager of Healthcare Provider Programsmail
National Chapter Staff
- Danielle Bell(She, Her, Hers)Program Managermail
- Jacob Murdock(He, Him, His)Executive Directormail
- Kristen Dansereau(She, Her, Hers)Administrative Assistantmail
- Kyra Calbero(She, Her, Hers)Chapter Program Managermail
- Marlyn Walker(She, Her, Hers)Executive Directormail
- Maureen Grace,MPA(She, Her, Hers)Senior Chapter Executive Directormail
- Perry Jowsey III,MA, CFRE()Chapter Executive Directormail
- Sarah Arrieta,MA(She, Her, Hers)Senior Chapter Program Managermail
- Stephanie Dupree(She, Her, Hers)Development Managermail
Pathway to Cures
- Renee Peck(She, Her, Hers)Senior Development Directormail
- Teri F Willey(She, Her, Hers)Managing Director and Officermail
- Tim Brent,MBA()Venture Principalmail
Public Policy & Access
![Nathan Schaefer](/sites/default/files/styles/image_200x200_/public/image/nathan_schaefer.png?itok=NT_J05B8)
- Bill Robie(He, Him, His)Senior Director of Government Relationsmail
- Josie Gamez()Government Relations Managermail
- Matthew Delaney(He, Him, His)Government Relations Managermail
- Ryan Faden,JD, MPH(He, Him, His)Director of Patient Accessmail
Research
![Maria Santaella](/sites/default/files/styles/image_200x200_/public/image/maria_santaella.png?itok=EcRriORw)
- Halli Benasutti,PhD(She, Her, Hers)Director of Research Grantsmail
- Matt Hartnett(He, Him, His)Community Research Network Managermail
- Naomi Miller(She, Her, Hers)Programs & Partnership Specialistmail
- Samantha Carlson,MSW, LMSW(She, Her, Hers)Director of Researchmail