National Office Staff

Chief Executive Officer

Tracy Smith Hart
thart@oif.org
Responsible for: strategic oversight of the national offices’ operations, budget and planning; coordination of advocacy efforts; liaison with related organizations; and liaison with Board of Directors.

Chief Program Officer

Erika Carter
ecarter@oif.org
Responsible for: oversight of information and resources for families and medical professionals, scientific and research meetings, national conference and liaison with Medical Advisory Council.

Director of Development

Melissa Bonardi
mbonardi@oif.org
Responsible for: corporate sponsorships and donor relations, coordination of OIF fundraising events and campaigns including national events such as Fine Wines Strong Bones events, the National Unbreakable Spirit® Walk-n-Wheel, and board-driven fundraising efforts. Also manages the Rare Bone Disease Alliance.

Director of Education

Michael Stewart
mstewart@oif.org
Responsible for the development of virtual and in-person educational programming, including: organizing the OIF’s public COVID-19 Q&A calls, managing the Rare Bone Disease ECHO and OI ECHO programs, coordinating content and event logistics for the OIF Regional Conference program; and supporting outreach to promote the OIF mission in key communities in the United States.

Communications Manager

Danielle Cymber
dcymber@oif.org
Responsible for: management of OIF communications and outreach including electronic and printed newsletters, webpage updates, and social media pages.

Manager of Health Education

Kenna Coleman
kcoleman@oif.org
Prepares and disseminates education materials that reflect the many needs of people living with OI. Provides direct information about OI and OIF programs to constituents and the general public. Manages the OIF support group network, Clinic Town Hall program and maintains database of OI clinics and providers.

Manager of Grants and Special Projects

Stacie Connors
sconnors@oif.org
Responsible for: managing the existing and future relationships with funders and supporters of specific projects.

Development Coordinator

Cait Farren
cfarren@oif.org
Responsible for: donor relations, management of volunteer run fundraising events and assistance with national events such as Fine Wines Strong Bones events and the National Unbreakable Spirit® Walk-n-Wheel.

Database Manager

Desiree Swain
dswain@oif.org
Responsible for: membership services and member database management; processing of donations and related correspondence; maintenance of memorial/honorarium listings.

Bookkeeper

Janeen Hamad
jhamad@oif.org
Responsible for: financial statements; accounts payable & accounts receivable; day-to-day operations of Foundation offices; computer services and support.

Executive Assistant

Jenny Stup
jstup@oif.org
Responsible for: clerical, administrative and reception support for CEO and COO. Key responsibilities include: answering phones; order fulfillment; office volunteer supervision; office equipment and supply maintenance.

For general questions or comments related to OI or the OI Foundation, write to: bonelink@oif.org