Kathryn A. Stolp, MD

President

A graduate of the University of Minnesota and University of Michigan, Dr. Stolp is Associate Professor Emeritus PM&R and Neurology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. Former department chair PM&R, associate dean Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education. Past president of Association of Academic Physiatrists and American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine.

Ryan Pendergast

Vice President

Senior software engineer, CTO, entrepreneur, philanthropist. Widow of wife/mother who lost her battle with brain cancer. Father of 2 who’s made volunteering a life priority.

Marilyn Sommerfeldt

Secretary

Mayo Clinic Operations administrative assistant, Medical Office Manager in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for 15 years; Certified Tour Ambassador for Mayo Clinic and the City of Rochester.

Ruthann, MEd

House Manager

UW Stevens Point, UW Milwaukee, UW Minnesota. BS English and Writing; MEd in Educational Leadership. 38 years teaching Middle School English, Stewartville, MN. Huntington Learning Center tutor.

Robin Gwaltney

A graduate of Concordia University–Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Management. Twenty years of dedication at Mayo Clinic prior to starting a real estate career in 2000. Currently leading Gwaltney Group-RE/MAX Results. An extremely active member of the community including 20 years of volunteer work with Rochester Better Chance. Distinguished characteristics of leadership, energy, dedication and customer service.

Mallory Weggemann

Mallory experienced paralysis at the age of 18 due to complications from a medical procedure. With hard work and determination, she returned to the pool and became a Paralympic Gold Medalist. She rose to International prominence winning an ESPY for “Best Female with a Disability”, recording 15 World Records and 34 American Records. Mallory is a motivational speaker, contributing writer for CNN, Huffington Post, as well as a disability rights advocate.

Jeremy Snyder

Partner at TFA Productions, a content marketer in the sports and entertainment industries. Jeremy founded The Factory Agency and is a top partner with Paralympic athletes, helping them reach their potential. Achievements include securing and negotiating marketing, endorsement, appearance opportunities, media outreach, philanthropic support for the talent representation division for growth of the Paralympic Movement.

Guiseppe Lanzino, MD

Professor of Neurosurgery and Radiology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science with long standing clinical and research interest in stroke and complex brain tumors.

Olga Anderson, OTR

Retired Occupational Therapist, Mayo Clinic; former supervisor of Occupational Therapy. Worked in Cancer Rehabilitation, developed Hand Therapy Program, Work Rehabilitation and Low Vision programs with a special interest in ergonomics.

Thomas Sorenson

Tom completed his undergraduate education at the University of Wisconsin before spending two years with Dr. Giuseppe Lanzino as his pre-doctoral research fellow. Tom is currently studying medicine at the University of Minnesota Medical School.

Ann Rebidas, MBA

Marketing

Art Director with Brand Strategy and Creative Studio at Mayo Clinic. Experienced healthcare communication professional in strategic design, marketing and advertising. Risk-taking entrepreneurial business experience with confirmed positive outcomes. Volunteer for Alzheimer’s and MS community fundraising.

Megan Gill, PT, DSc

Marketing

14 years of practice as a licensed physical therapist working with individuals with neurological induced disabilities. Her passion includes improving health and wellness opportunities for those living with a disability.

Heath Elenbaas, MS, MBA, RN

Marketing

Nurse Manager for Inpatient Rehabilitation at Mayo Clinic, Major in the Minnesota Army National Guard, ambitious leader and mentor. Passionate about service and innovation.

Margaret Mattke

Graduate of Mankato State University with a BS degree in finance and economics. Banking career with Wells Fargo Bank, Rochester and for the last six years with US Bank. Currently Vice President and Managing Director of Wealth Management Banking.

Craig Wendland

A graduate of the University of Minnesota B.A., and UCLA Law School J.D. Retired from Wendland Utz law firm with concentration in business, real estate and estate planning. Experienced with numerous non-profit boards over the years. Currently serving the Rochester Area Foundation-Finance Committee and the Neuro Hospitality House.

James Bower, MD

A graduate of Duke University and New York University School of Medicine. He completed his Neurology training at Mayo Clinic. Currently a Professor of Neurology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, and Division Chair of Movement Disorders. Medical Director for Mayo Clinic Abroad, Mayo Clinic's global health outreach program.