
Our Staff.
The amazing staff of SOFtoSOM are volunteers who play a vital role in executing the organization’s mission. These dedicated individuals assist in implementing programs, organizing events, managing communications, and supporting SOFtoSOM Scholars in their medical education and career development.

Matthew Bergens M.D.

Chief Executive Officer
Board Member

Steven Chrysosferidis

Director of Finance​

Shayla Hayward-Lundy

Assistant Program Director

Andrew Kocsis

Assistant Program Director

Bella McKinney

Research Program Assistant

Kelly Patraju

Strategic Marketing Director
​Board Member

Julie Blonsky

Strategic Sponsorship Manager
& Head of Events

Elizabeth Delery

Research Program Director

Mary Howell

Digital Communications Manager

Zachary LeBlanc

Chief Operations Officer
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Brandon Moore

Assistant Manager​

Joseph Rangel

Scholarship Program Director
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David Cantong

Assistant Director, Mentorship
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Derek Fyksen

Assistant Program Director

Brentyn Jones

Director of Partnerships

Steele McCulley

Mentorship Program Director

Addie Norden

Social Media Manager​
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