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Learn more about the staff and board members behind the Dravet Syndrome Foundation

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Our team is made up of passionate people committed to driving research, advocating and providing resources to help families navigate their lives with Dravet syndrome.

Executive Director

Mary Anne Meskis

Executive Director

maryanne@dravetfoundation.org

Research

Veronica Hood PhD DSF Scientific Director

Veronica Hood, PhD

Scientific Director

veronica@dravetfoundation.org

Finance & Administration

Jamie Cohen Dravet Syndrome Foundation Finance and Program Director

Jamie Cohen

Finance & Program Director

jamie@dravetfoundation.org

Karen Masters Foster DSF Staff Administrative Assistant

Karen Masters-Foster

Administrative Assistant

karen@dravetfoundation.org

Donor Engagement & Fundraising

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Cheyenne Wolf

Development Coordinator

cheyenne@dravetfoundation.org

Misty Reid DSF Staff Campaign Director

Misty Ried

Campaign Director

misty@dravetfoundation.org

Meredith Bankston Dravet Syndrome Foundation Fundraising Assistant

Meredith Bankston

Event Coordinator

meredith@dravetfoundation.org

Patient Advocacy & Programs

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Shannon Cloud

Patient Advocacy Director

shannon@dravetfoundation.org

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Austin Watson

Family Network Coordinator

austin@dravetfoundation.org

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Gloria Rodriguez, MPH

DEI Coordinator

gloria@dravetfoundation.org

Board of Directors

Those who serve on our Board of Directors do so on a voluntary basis, without compensation. We appreciate each of them sharing their gifts and talents with the organization. If you are interested in serving on our Board, please view this page for additional information.

Ted Odlaug, PhD

President

ted@dravetfoundation.org

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Ross Nicholas

Vice President

ross@dravetfoundation.org

Clare Carey

Secretary

clare@dravetfoundation.org

Josh Goldman

Treasurer

josh@dravetfoundation.org

Nathan Batt DSF Board Member

Nathan Batt

Board Member

nathan@dravetfoundation.org

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Gail Farfel, PhD

Board Member

gail@dravetfoundation.org

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Bill Kirshner, MD

BOARD MEMBER

bill@dravetfoundation.org

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Amanda Prather, PA-C

Board Member

amanda@dravetfoundation.org

Joe Sullivan MD DSF Board Member

Joseph Sullivan, MD

Board Member

joe@dravetfoundation.org

Dravet Syndrome Foundation, Inc

info@dravetfoundation.org

PO Box 3026, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

(203) 392-1955

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