Our Leadership & Staff

Board of Directors

PeDRA’s Board of Directors is a group of dedicated leaders with a strong commitment to pediatric dermatology research. The Board provides governance, guidance, and oversight to ensure the organization fulfills its mission and advances impactful research.

Updated October 20, 2025

Keith Choate, MD, PhD
President; Executive Committee

Yale School of Medicine


Megha Tollefson, MD
President-Elect; Executive Committee

Mayo Clinic


Carrie Coughlin, MD
Treasurer; Executive Committee

Washington University


Anna Bruckner, MD
Immediate Past President; Executive Committee

University of Colorado


Heather Brandling-Bennett, MD
Member-at-Large; Executive Committee

University of Washington School of Medicine


Colleen Cotton, MD
Chair, EI Committee; Executive Committee

Children’s National Hospital


Marcia Hogeling, MD
Chair, Outcomes Committee

University of California, Los Angeles


Jen Huang, MD
Chair, EDI Committee; Executive Committee

Harvard Medical School


Raegan Hunt, MD, PhD
Chair, Grants Committee

Baylor College of Medicine


Irene Lara-Corrales, MD
Vice Chair, Meetings Committee

University of Toronto


Elena Pope, MD
Member-at-Large; Executive Committee

The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)


Jeffrey Sugarman, MD, PhD
Chair, Nominating Committee

University of California, San Francisco


Meredith Weiss, JD
Chair, Patient Advisory Committee

Gorlin Syndrome Alliance


Lara Wine Lee, MD, PhD
Chair, Meetings Committee

Medical University of South Carolina


Andrea Zaenglein, MD
Chair, Studies Committee

Penn State Health


Interested in getting involved on a PeDRA Committee or as part of PeDRA’s Leadership?

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Staff

PeDRA is supported by a small group of staff who each play a unique role in supporting the organization, its programs, and its research activities.

Updated October 27, 2025

Mike Siegel, PhD
Executive Director

Mike Siegel joined PeDRA in 2018 following four years in nonprofit leadership and almost ten years in academic research and teaching. He seeks to strengthen PeDRA as an organization that brightens the future of children with skin disease and their families.



Jenn Dawson
Director of Educational Programs

Jenn Dawson brings more than 15 years of mission-based nonprofit experience to her role overseeing PeDRA’s education and podcast activities. Jenn specializes in program development and works closely with key stakeholders to make sure the educational needs of members are being met.



Caitlin Haskell
Associate Director of Communications

Caitlin Haskell brings more than ten years of experience in strategic communications, events, and academic recruiting to her role at PeDRA. Caitlin is responsible for engaging the PeDRA community through all modes of communication.



David Roberts
Associate Director of Strategic Alliances

David joined PeDRA in 2019 following more than 15 years of nonprofit development and fundraising experience. David’s experience and commitment to serving children in need will help PeDRA with the growing field of pediatric dermatology.


Katherine Devenport
Research Programs Manager

Katherine joined PeDRA in 2017 following more than five years as a clinical research coordinator for the Medical College of Wisconsin. Katherine’s knowledge and attention to detail help in her role supporting PeDRA’s many grant programs, committees, and research initiatives including Focused Study Groups and ongoing research studies.


Sherry Baluch, MBBS
Project Manager

Sherry Baluch brings a unique blend of clinical and technical experience to PeDRA. She attended medical school before earning a Master’s in Computer Science and transitioning into healthcare technology. In a previous role as a Technical Project Manager, she led strategic modernization initiatives to improve lab operations and data systems. Sherry is passionate about supporting PeDRA’s mission to advance collaborative research that improves the lives of children with skin disease.


Eunice Bolay
Membership and Operations Coordinator

Eunice Bolay joined PeDRA in 2023 as an intern supporting the PeDRA Annual Conference and now serves as the Membership and Operations Coordinator. She brings over three years of experience working with underrepresented communities and nonprofit organizations. In her current role, Eunice manages our member database, supports day-to-day operations, and serves as a key resource for both current and prospective members.



Amy Buros Stein, PhD
PeDRA Biostatistician

Amy Buros Stein is an expert in a variety of advanced statistical analyses and has contributed to more than 60 peer-reviewed publications in clinical, epidemiological, and basic science research. Dr. Stein provides centralized statistical support to PeDRA Members working on PeDRA Studies.



Hannah Chang
PeDRA Fellow

Hannah Chang is a fourth-year medical student at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. She has a background in economics from the University of Pennsylvania and over five years of experience in pediatric dermatology research, particularly in atopic dermatitis and vulvar dermatoses. At PeDRA, Hannah provides support for educational programs, the Board of Directors, and the PeDRA Annual Conference.



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