Patients & Families are Our Focus
Our Mission
Promote research and education for the diagnosis, treatment and cure of mitochondrial disorders and to provide support to affected individuals and families.
ambassadors across the US to support patient families
research labs with funded projects
million dollars generated in goverment grants as a result of our investment
ambassadors across the US to support patient families
research labs with funded projects
million dollars generated in goverment grants as a result of our investment
The work done through UMDF is making an impact. Our Community Impact Report shares courageous stories, difference makers and how your donations are put to work every day.
See our latest audited financial statements and Form 990 reports here.
Meet Our People
UMDF Leadership Team
Brian Harman
President & CEO
Mark Campbell
Chief Financial Officer
Philip Yeske, PhD
Science & Alliance Officer
Andy Dearth
Director of Marketing & Communications
Tania Hanscom
Special Events Manager
Kara Strittmatter MA/CMM
Director of Education and Support Services
Beth Whitehouse
Director of Development
Meet Our People
UMDF Leadership Team
Brian Harman
President & CEO
Mark Campbell
Chief Financial Officer
Philip Yeske, PhD
Science & Alliance Officer
Tania Hanscom
Special Event Manager
Kara Strittmatter MA/CMM
Director of Education and Support Services
Beth Whitehouse
Director of Development
Andy Dearth
Director of Marketing & Communications
Barb Cullaj
Administrative
Assistant
Donna Nameth
Data Entry
Manager
Cassie Franklin
Community Engagement
Specialist
Melinda O’Toole
Database
Administrator
Jeff Gamza
Multimedia
Manager
Janet Owens
Executive Administrative
Assistant
Anne Melchior
Regional
Coordinator
Jordan Rogers
Development
Coordinator
Margaret Moore
Support & Education
Associate
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
