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

Julie Bataringaya

Julie Bataringaya, MD, MSC

Board Director

Ashley Birch, NP

Board Director

Michael Dewan, MD, MSCI

Board Director

Jacob Lepard, MD

Board Director

Sergio Mainetti, MA

Board Treasurer

Sarah Wineland, MSW

Board Director

Staff

Derek Johnson

CEO & Board Secretary

Krissy Close, MPH

Program Director

Robin Schmid, Strategic Communications Manager

Robin Schmid

Strategic Communications & Development Manager

Alim Leung

MEL Manager

Meskerem Denekew, RN

Meskerem Denekew, RN

Senior Program Coordinator

Brian Kaaya Nsubuga, MS

Systems & Infrastructure Manager

Elvis Lemaiyan

Digital Content Specialist

Advisors

Charles Howard

Senior Program Advisor

Steven Schiff, MD, PhD, FACS

Senior Research Advisor

Edith Mbabazi-Kabachelor, MD MPH

Research Advisor

Ryan Gillespie, PhD

Board Advisor

Kurt Ling

CEO Coach & Board Advisor

Delal Salah, communication advisor.

Delal Salah

Digital Marketing Consultant

Derek Reynolds, Senior Advisor.

Derek Reynolds

Senior Advisor

Neurosurgeon Mentors

Benjamin Warf, MD

Founder & Chairman of the Board

Michael Dewan, MD, MSCI

Board Director

Jacob Lepard, MD

Board Director

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, MD

Uganda

Peter Ssenyonga, MD, MBBS

Uganda

Kachinga Sichizya, MD

Zambia

Arnold Bhebhe, MD

Zambia

Will Copeland

Kenya

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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Fairfax, VA 22032
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