Foundation Management
For nearly three decades, the Foundation has been defined by its stability and research productivity—a testament to the management team's exceptional strength and vigorous involvement, as well as an unrelenting commitment to improving the quality of people's lives.
President
Mack C. Mitchell, Jr., M.D.
Vice Chairman of Internal Medicine
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
Dallas, Texas
Dr. Mitchell has been a key player in the Foundation for 24 years. A dynamic physician and visionary, he works closely with the Trustees and is largely responsible for the extraordinary scientific talent, expertise and wisdom present on the Advisory Councils.
A graduate of The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Dr. Mitchell joined the Foundation in 1982 as deputy executive officer and member of the Medical Advisory Council. He became vice president in 1985 and assumed the presidency upon the founder's retirement in 1989. An international authority on alcohol and liver metabolism, his scientific research has been published in a wide array of scientific papers, journals and texts. In addition, Dr. Mitchell is directly involved in putting research into the clinical practice of medicine. He is listed in the Best Doctors in America.
Grants Program Administrator
Erin L. Teigen, B.A.
Ms. Teigen, a graduate of the College of William and Mary, has experience in supporting health non-profit organizations in their administration and communications. Previously, Ms. Teigen worked with the Office of Health Education at the College of William and Mary to create health awareness campaigns for the community. In addition, she has experience with public affairs and development through her work with the Office of Communications at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.
Director of Development and Communications
Lisa C. Hoffberger, B.A.
Ms. Hoffberger, a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University, has experience with both public and private sector organizations in development, planning, marketing, and communications. Before joining the Foundation in 2007, Ms. Hoffberger served as a marketing consultant for a neuroscience clinical trial at The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions. She has worked on the development staff at Johns Hopkins Medicine and in marketing with the former Maryland National Bank (now Bank of America).
Controller
Janet L. Hanratty, C.P.A.
Ms. Hanratty joined the Foundation as a financial officer in 1991. Before that she was a senior accountant with Walpert, Smullian & Blumenthal in Baltimore. Her public accounting experience includes auditing small and mid-size companies, reviewing and implementing industry-specific internal control systems, and preparing corporate and personal income tax returns.
Administrative Assistant
Christine Woon, B.S.
Ms. Woon has a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Baltimore and has a long employment history supporting marketing and administration with area businesses. Ms. Woon has been with the Foundation also since 2007.