NEOMED Foundation
The NEOMED Foundation Toward an even brighter future
About the foundation
The NEOMED Foundation is a 501(c)(3) independent, not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization that supports NEOMED’s mission, including its research, educational and charitable purposes by encouraging and accepting philanthropic gifts to further University goals.
Founded in 1978 as the Medical Education Foundation, the foundation accomplishes its mission through advocacy, fundraising, community outreach, investment management and stewardship of resources. The foundation is led by a board of directors with experience in health care, community and business.
Board of Directors
For Fiscal Year 2027
President
Sophie Sureau
President, NEOMED Foundation
DIRECTORS
Amanda Banner
E. Douglas Beach, Ph.D.
Spencer Crocker, MS (’23)
Deborah L. Grinstein, J.D. | Chair, Committee on Directors
David J. Konik, CPA | Treasurer, Chair Investment & Finance Comm.
Rajiv B. Lapasia, M.D., (’00) | Chair, Development Committee
Mark S. Lerner | Board Chair
Joel Marx
Jeffrey Monteith, M.D. (’06)
Kendra C. Myers, CPA
Rob Nestico, J.D.
Ian S. Oppenheim, Esq.
Kathleen S. Padgitt, M.D., FACP (’89) | Secretary
Rajiv Taneja, D.M.D. | Vice Chair
Melissa Watson
Harold A. White, M.D. (’84)
Ex Officio (voting)
Matt Smith, M.S., Ph.D. (’14), President, NEOMED Alumni Board
Emeritus Members (non-voting)
Erwin A. Maseelall, M.D.
James L. Pazol, J.D.
Samuel Roth
Foundation staff
Sophie Sureau
Vice President for Advancement
Lindsay Anderson
Executive Administrative Assistant and Board Liaison
330-325-6671
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Nicole Hawk
Sr. Director of Principal Gifts
330-325-6899
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Shirley Leonard
Sr. Director of Principal Gifts
330-325-6674
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Peggy Irwin
Sr. Director of Development for Corporate and Foundation Relations
330-325-6623
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Craig Eynon
Director, Annual and Foundation Giving
330-325-6663
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Advancement Services
Sarah Starr Zechman
Director of Advancement Services
330-325-6667
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Megan Tope
Assistant Director of Prospect Management, Research and Reporting
330-325-6683
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Chelsea Luli
Stewardship Officer
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Christine Anderson
Advancement Services Coordinator
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Alumni
Carrie Circosta
Sr. Director, Alumni Relations and Major Gifts
330-325-6664
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Laura De’Armond Szucs
Director, Alumni and Donor Engagement
330-325-6653
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