Our Team

Our team is dedicated to improving children’s lives and bringing hope to their families. NeuroKids has the technical expertise, proven success, and demonstrated commitment to make a difference.

Board of Directors

Benjamin Warf, MD

Founder & Chairman of the Board

Ashley Birch, NP

Board Director

Michael Dewan, MD, MSCI

Board Director

Jacob Lepard, MD

Board Director

Sergio Mainetti, MA

Board Director

Sarah Wineland, MSW

Board Treasurer

Staff

Derek Johnson

CEO & Board Secretary

Meskerem Denekew, RN

Senior Program Coordinator

Charles Howard

Senior Program Advisor

Edith Mbabazi-Kabachelor, MD MPH

Program Advisor

Brian Kaaya Nsubuga, MS

Data Manager

Joanna Papadakis

Clinical Administrator

Advisors

Steven Schiff, MD, PhD, FACS

Senior Research Advisor

Ryan Gillespie, PhD

Board Advisor

Kurt Ling

CEO Coach

Neurosurgeon Mentors

John Mugamba, MD

South Africa

Femi Bankole MD, FWACS, FACS

Nigeria

Giselle Coehlo, MD, PhD, MA

Brazil

Samer K. Elbabaa, MD, FAANS, FACS

United States

Justin Onen, MBChB

Uganda

Peter Ssenyonga, MBBS

Uganda

Kachinga Sichizya

Kachinga Sichizya

Zambia

NeuroKids makes it possible for children with hydrocephalus and spina bifida to live longer and better lives through innovative treatments, comprehensive training programs, and unwavering support.

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