Patients & Families are Our Focus
For 30 years, UMDF has built a network of the top clinicians, hospitals and researchers dedicated to fighting mitochondrial disease. We are driven by a nationwide community of ambassadors solely focused on supporting patients and families affected by mitochondrial disease. Together, we are committed and energized to make a difference by funding the best science no matter where it is found in the world and providing critical programs and services to the patient families we serve.
Our Vision
A world free from the challenges of mitochondrial disease.
Our Mission
We collaborate to support and empower mitochondrial disease patients and families, drive awareness, mobilize advocacy, improve access to diagnosis and quality care, and accelerate breakthroughs in treaments and cures.
Meet Our People
UMDF Leadership Team
Kristen Clifford
President and Chief Executive Officer
Philip Yeske, PhD
Science & Alliance Officer
Kara Strittmatter MA/CMM
Director of Education and Support Services
Jill Guyer
National Director of Development
Andy Dearth
Director of Marketing & Communications
Margaret Moore
Associate Director of Support & Education
Haley Coffman
Associate Director of Development
Vanessa E. Steil
Associate Director of Marketing & Communications
Danielle Black
Clinical Research
Coordinator
Bethany Bonner
Support &
Education Associate
Tara Gallessich
Development
Manager
Jeff Gamza
Multimedia
Manager
Kelsi Martinez
Development
Manager
Janet Owens
Executive Administrative
Assistant
Nicole Wilson
Program
Manager
Board of Trustees
Scientific & Medical Advisory Board
Industry Advisory Council Leadership
Jack Black
John DiCecco
Salvatore DiMauro
Charles Hoppel
Dan Wright
