Meet Our NEC Society Staff
Dedicated to supporting families and building a world without NEC through research, education, and advocacy.
Dedicated to Building a World Without NEC
At the NEC Society, our team brings together expertise, compassion, and a shared commitment to improving outcomes for infants and families impacted by necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). Every member of our staff plays a vital role in advancing research, raising awareness, and advocating for quality care. We’re here to make a difference, together.
Staff

Jennifer Canvasser
Founder & Executive Director
Davis, CA

Sarah Piephoff
Communications Manager
Chapel Hill, NC

Erin Pryor
Research Director
Dayton, OH
Volunteers

Noah Canvasser, MD
Davis, CA

Ella Hall
Intern
Oklahoma City, OK

Leslie Napolitano
San Jose, CA

Erin Umberger
Gilbert, AZ