Guiding Our Mission with Expertise and Vision
Our Board of Directors brings together leaders dedicated to advancing NEC research, advocacy, and support for families.
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Leadership Committed to Lasting Change
The NEC Society’s Board of Directors governs the organization and is dedicated to advancing our vision of a world without NEC. Our Board includes patient-families, clinicians, researchers, and community members who share our commitment to improving outcomes for infants and their families.

Steven A. Abrams, MD
Austin, TX

Martin Blakely, MD, MS
Nashville, TN

Ari Brettman, MD
Father of Romi,
Newton, MA

Shannan Finegan
Board Co-Secretary,
Mother of Cash,
Pittsburgh, PA

Samir K. Gadepalli, MD, MBA
Ann Arbor, MI

Nicola Juri, DMSc, PA-C
Board Co-Secretary,
Mother of Ronan,
Redwood City, CA

Angela Lang, DNP-CNS, RN, IBCLC
McHenry, IL

Berkley Luck, PhD
Houston, TX

Rebecca Meuninck, PhD
Board Chair,
Ann Arbor, MI

Lisa Myers
Bainbridge Island, WA

Lindsay M. Pollak, MBA
Davis, CA

Stephanie Ruidiaz
Mother of Luna,
Bellmore, NY

Brian Scottoline, MD, PhD
Portland, OR

Tyler Vallano, CFP
Board Treasurer,
Father of Cole,
Canonsburg, PA