The Carefree Foundation Leaders

The Carefree Foundation is directed and guided by the leadership of the board of directors. The board of directors works closely with every member of the Carefree team to ensure that our goals and objectives are met efficiently. The regional and supportive directors also are an integral part of our success. Please read below to learn a little about our current leadership.

We always welcome individuals who believe in our mission to join our team!

Board of Directors
Douglas Burka, MD
President and Founder
General Surgery Resident, Saint Barnabas Medical Center
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Jenna Burka, MD
Vice President for Outreach and Research
Medicine Intern/Ophthalmology Resident
Georgetown University Hospital

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Danny Fahim, MD
Vice President for Program Development
Surgery Intern/Neurosurgery Resident
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital/Baylor University Medical Center

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Evan Haas
Vice President for Information Technology
ICT Instructor, Peace Corps
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Anna Hammernik
Vice President for Public Relations
Academic Support Director, YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee
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Tatiana Lamia, MD
Vice President for Strategy and Implementation
Medicine Intern/Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Resident Johns Hopkins University Hospital
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Ian Millhiser
Vice President for Legal Affairs
J.D. Candidate, Duke University
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Divya Mutyala, MD
Vice President for Public Health and Public Policy
Medicine Intern/Ophthalmology Resident
Allegheny General Hospital/Tulane University Hospital

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Benjamin Newcott
Vice President for Financial Affairs
M.B.A. Candidate, University of California at Irvine
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Joo Song, MD
Treasurer
Pathology Resident, The George Washington University Hospital
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Managing Director
  Olivia B. Goumbri
Managing Director
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Medical Directors
Kerry Hunt, MD
Director of Ophthalmology
Ophthalmologist, National Naval Medical Center

Regional Directors: TBD.
Supportive Directors
Viveka Boddipalli
Project Director, Project Surgery in Peru
M.B.A., M.D. Candidate, University of Illinois
Aleksandra Burtseva
Director of Communications
B.A. Candidate, English and Art History
University of Maryland
Nazia Hasan
Director of Chaptership
M.D./M.P.H. Candidate, The George Washington University
Beth Hochman
Intern, Project Surgery in Peru
M.D. Candidate, Columbia College of Physicians & Surgeons
Heather Lasseter
Special Project Assistant, Project African Vision
Researcher, National Institutes of Health
Bridget Nelson
Director of Educational Programs
Clinical Dietitian Specialist, R.D., L.D.
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Shilpa Punja
Special Project Assistant, Project African Vision
M.P.H. Candidate, The George Washington University
Jonathan Roehm
Director of Graphic Design
Proprietor, East of Beautiful
Jess Smith
Director of Grant Research and Writing
Director of Medical Equipment and Supplies
B.A. Economics, Washington University
 

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