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EXECUTIVE CORNER Assisting, educating, and advocating for the
bleeding disorders community since 1994.
Dear Friends,
Volume 20 • Issue 4 • Winter 2019-2020
As another year begins we reflect on all that was accomplished in 2019
and the excitement 2020 holds for HFA and the bleeding disorder EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
community. Board Chair • Josh Hemann

What a busy year 2019 was for HFA! Celebrating its 25th anniversary President & CEO • Sharon Meyers, M.S., CFRE
at Symposium, we learned the submission to the Smithsonian was
accepted. We are now working through the transition into a new CEO and PRODUCTION TEAM
much more. Editor • Emily Roush-Bobolz
Art Direction • Michael DeGrandpre
I want to thank all who have attended Symposium and supported local Design & Layout • Kristin Mitchell Design, Inc.
member organizations—many of which utilized HFA’s programming, Copy Editor • Kit Salisbury
worked to assist in HFA’s advocacy efforts and supported our fundraising Informative Communications Manager
efforts, especially our Helping Hands program. All of these aspects have
led to another successful year! Kyle McKendall

I would also like to point out some excellent collaboration and production Contributing Writers
discussions our HFA staff team has had with the staff at National Andy Anderson, HFA Staff
Hemophilia Foundation to improve what both organizations offer the Martha Boria Negrón, HFA Staff,
bleeding disorders community. Janet Chupka, HFA Staff
Michael DeGrandpre, HFA Staff
Finally, as many have heard through our social media or possibly from
your member organization, the HFA board of directors has hired our next Ann LeWalk, HFA Staff
CEO, Sharon Meyers. The process of searching for the next CEO was a Sarah Shinkman, HFA Staff
long one with input from many in our community. The board of directors
sought feedback from board, member organizations and staff through Contributing Photographers
surveys, as well as including representation from these groups in the Gina Richards, Kevin Daniels,
interview process. We were very fortunate to have so many qualified
candidates and ultimately selected Sharon to serve as our President and Michael DeGrandpre
CEO. I know I am excited to see what the future holds for HFA through
this change as well as all other opportunities to come in 2020. The information printed in
Dateline Federation is provided for
Josh Hemann general purpose use. HFA does not give
medical advice or engage in the practice of
Board Chair medicine and recommends that you consult
with your physician or local treatment center
before beginning any form of treatment.

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