At the heart of our organization beats an unwavering commitment to end NF, with those affected by NF at the center of everything we do.
Our Staff
Our people are our most valuable asset. Children's Tumor Foundation team members are full of passion and are focused on our mission.
Executive Leadership
Annette Bakker, PhD
Chief Executive Officer
Sarah Bourne
Senior Vice President, Finance & Operations
Jennifer Ching
Director, Human Resources
Brigid Garelik, MD, MPH
Chief Medical Officer
Marco Nievo, PhD
Chief Scientific Officer, CTF Europe
Liz Oliver
Chief of Staff
Monica Sohn
Chief Growth Officer
Simon Vukelj
Chief Marketing Officer
Executive Office
Liz Oliver
Chief of Staff
Michael Marinaccio
Adminstrative Assistant
Marina Zouaghi
Data Scientist, Business Intelligence
Research & Medical Programs
Annette Bakker, PhD
Chief Executive Officer
Brigid Garelik, MD, MPH
Chief Medical Officer
Marco Nievo, PhD
Chief Scientific Officer, CTF Europe
Vidya Browder, PhD
Director, Research
Angela Dumadag
Director, Conference & Meeting Logistics
Ledare Finley
Clinical Programs Manager
Kate Kelts, RN, BSN
Director of Patient Education and Engagement
Sarah Lees
Director, Research Education and Engagement
Cindy Lopez
Science Projects Coordinator
Irene Morganstern, PhD
Director, Preclinical Initiatives
Kara Quaid
Data Science Postdoctoral Researcher, Bioinformatics
Development
Monica Sohn
Chief Growth Officer
Jamie Balhon
Senior Director, Walk (SALW) & Cupid's (CUR)
Amy Boulas
Vice President, Peer-to-Peer & Field-Based Events
Cassidy Brewer
Senior Manager, Development Cupid's (CUR)
Holly Cheatham
Manager, Development Cupid's (CUR)
Samantha Chiesa
Development Manager, Shine a Light Walk (SALW)
Emily Crabtree
Prospect Research & Portfolio Management Officer
Anna Endsley
Coordinator, Cupid's (CUR) & Walk (SALW)
Aidan Fraser
Assistant, Development
Barbara Gallagher
Vice President, Individual & Institutional Giving
Lauren Johnston
Development Manager, Shine a Light Walk (SALW)
Julie P. Nassisi
Senior Manager, Special Events
Kim Robinson
Major and Planned Giving Officer
Connie Sorman
Major Gift Officer
Rebecca Taylor
Senior Director, Corporate Partnerships & Campaigns
Lydia Vanderloo
Director of Development, NF Endurance
Finance & Operations
Sarah Bourne
Senior Vice President, Finance & Operations
Rachel Anderson
Senior Director, Data Operations
Brianna Daquino
Staff Accountant
Albert Diaz
Director, IT
Will Johnson
Sr. Salesforce Administrator
Dan McAvoy
Assistant, Operations
Andrew Mendonsa
Jr Salesforce Administrator
Carey Milligan
Director, Finance
Mary Phelan
Product Coordinator, UX
Paige Schatzman
Coordinator, Gift Processing
Marketing & Communications
Simon Vukelj
Chief Marketing Officer
Rebecca Harris
Director, Public Relations
Alissa Marks
Senior Director, Marketing
Alice Pareti
Manager, Web Content
Susanne Preinfalk
Director, Design
Ryan Sells
Coordinator, Communications
Vanessa Younger
Vice President, Communications
Maribel Zambrana
Manager, Digital Marketing
Our core values define who we are and how we operate, guiding us towards a collective vision of ending NF.
We believe in the strength and spirit of collaboration and we encourage an environment that unites diverse talents and perspectives, all working hand in hand toward a common purpose.
We lead with love to create a supportive, caring community that nurtures hope, resilience, and healing, both within the organization and beyond.
We seek inventive solutions to difficult problems, unafraid to take risks; and know that groundbreaking ideas arise from a culture of continuous learning and creativity.
We act with honesty and responsibility, ensuring that our actions align with the trust placed in us by the NF community.
