The VF staff is dedicated to helping patients, providing information, spreading awareness, connecting members of the community, and promoting research efforts.

  • Joyce Kullman

    Joyce A. Kullman

    Joyce Kullman began volunteering with the Vasculitis Foundation (then the Wegener’s Granulomatosis Support Group) in 1995, and became executive director in 2002.  The VF partners with patient support organizations, health…...

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    Beth Westbrook

    After nearly 20 years working in the oncology field, Beth joined the Vasculitis Foundation as the Director of Development in the summer of 2018. She is a passionate patient advocate…...

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    Ed Becker

    Ed has been involved with the Vasculitis Foundation since 2002.  He served on the Education and Awareness Committee and later on the VF Board of Directors before becoming the Marketing…...

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    Ashley Asti

    Ashley is a storyteller and poet who has written a handful of books, including, At the Threshold, Up: A Love Letter to the Down Syndrome Community, and I Have Waited for You:…...

  • Shannon Morgan

    Shannon Morgan

    Shannon has been with the Vasculitis Foundation since 2002.  She coordinates the day-to-day patient support for the organization and works closely with newly diagnosed patients and their family members to…...

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    Jennifer Wages

    Jennifer joined the Vasculitis Foundation as Education Program Manager in the fall of 2022. She utilizes her background in education and healthcare to guide patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals in…...

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    Dana Demoulin

    Dana joined the Vasculitis Foundation as a Support Group Facilitator in January 2023. Her background in psychotherapy and medical/palliative care social work fits well with that role. As a social…...

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    Emily Girdwood

    Emily is an accomplished fundraising leader with more than 15 years of experience in nonprofit philanthropy. She is a team player and a strong believer in personal and organizational excellence.…...

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    Jennifer Price

    Jennifer joined the organization in 2006 and handles the accounting and financial duties. She coordinates the annual audit and 990 preparations. Jennifer is a graduate of Park University and holds…...