Foundation Staff

Our Leadership

Our Foundation Leadership is responsible for guiding our efforts, our staff, and our community members in leading the charge to help people and families affected by epilepsy in New England.

Foundation Staff

John Hedstrom

BioPresident and CEO

Jeff Ganz

BioChief Operating Officer

David Searles

BioVP for Development & Communications

Mandy Awuah Boakye

BioDirector, Client Care Management

Nitesh Aryal

BioProgram and Services Specialist

Kate Bailey

BioDirector, Programs & Education

Kristine Binette

BioCommunity Education Manager

Carina Cruz

BioClient Services Specialist and Community Health Worker (CHW)

Josh Drew

BioDirector of Development

Wendy Geddis

BioCommunity Resource Specialist

Kristen Gordon

BioAssociate Director, Advocacy & Public Policy

Theresa Haggerty

BioDevelopment Data Specialist

Kathleen Hatch

BioSr. Manager, Advocacy & Policy

Sydney Hopkins

BioClient Services Specialist and Community Health Worker

Amy Lopez

BioCommunity Education Specialist

William Murphy

BioDirector of Advocacy and Public Policy

Casandra Pierre

Bio Office Manager

Casey Self

BioIntake Specialist

Kat Sullivan

BioAssociate Director of Development

Dianny Tifa

BioClient Services Specialist and Community Health Worker (CHW)

Sydney Waligora

BioClient Services Specialist and Community Health Worker