Staff | Sjögren’s Foundation

The Sjögren's Foundation staff is fiercely passionate about supporting our community, driven to overcome obstacles and motivated to continue the fight against Sjögren's.

Steven Taylor — Steven Taylor
President & Chief Executive Officer
Steven Taylor is the President & Chief Executive Officer of the Sjögren’s Foundation. Since joining the Foundation in 2003, Steve has focused on making Sjögren’s syndrome a household name by increasing awareness among the general public and healthcare professionals.
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Katherine Morland Hammitt — Katherine Morland Hammitt
Vice President of Medical & Scientific Affairs
As Vice President of Medical & Scientific Affairs, Kathy Hammitt oversees the Sjögren’s Foundation key medical and scientific initiatives to increase our knowledge about Sjögren’s, improve the exchange of ideas to accelerate research, and set the stage for better treatment and management of Sjögren’s. Together with the Foundation’s Director of Research and Scientific Affairs, Matt Makara , they make a formidable team working to improve patient care and increase research.
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Sheriese DeFruscio — Sheriese DeFruscio
Vice President of Marketing & Corporate Relations
Sheriese DeFruscio is the Vice President of Development, Marketing & Corporate Relations for the Sjögren's Foundation.
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Ben Basloe — Benjamin Basloe
Vice President of Philanthropy & Office Operations
Benjamin Basloe is the Vice President of Philanthropy & Office Operations.
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