Dan Martin, MD, Executive & Medical Director
Dr. Dan Martin is the Executive and Medical Director of the Endometriosis Foundation of America after three years as the Scientific and Medical Director. He was the Blossom Ball Honoree by the Endometriosis Foundation of America in 2013. Dr. Martin has served as Divisional Director of Medical Education at the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutes, received a Consumer’s Checkbook certificate for patients’ perception of care, and is Professor Emeritus of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. He is also Past President of the AAGL (formerly the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists), Past Divisional Director of Reproductive Endocrinology and Minimally Invasive Surgery at UTHSC, a Life Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and Past President of the Gynecologic Laser/Surgery Society. Dr. Martin’s academic contributions include sixty-six peer-reviewed publications on endometriosis in the National Library of Medicine's PubMed with 7,150 citations in Google Scholar. His career includes 27 years in solo private practice between seventeen initial and concluding years in full-time academia. His current Endometriosis Concepts and Theories monograph, 1988 endometriosis slides, and 1990 endometriosis slides are at https://www.danmartinmd.com/endoconcepts.html.
Carolyn Ricci, Chief Development Officer
Carolyn Ricci began as EndoFound’s Chief Development Officer in August 2024. She brings extensive experience and passion for advancing medical research and advocacy. She was previously the Executive Director of the Global Cancer Institute and the Director of Development at the Melanoma Research Alliance. At these, she led groundbreaking initiatives in cancer research, patient support, and global outreach. She spearheaded major fundraising campaigns, cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, and secured substantial funding for innovative melanoma research projects. Her leadership and strategic vision significantly enhanced the impact on cancer care and prevention worldwide. As the Chief Development Officer at EndoFound, Carolyn oversees development and fundraising activities, aiming to expand our resources and strengthen our programs. Her expertise is invaluable in advancing our mission to increase awareness, provide education, and support research efforts for endometriosis.
Carolyn Mayer, MPH, Program Director, ENPOWR
Carolyn Mayer is public health professional with experience in youth-based program planning, community-based research, and program measurement & evaluation. She received her Master of Public Health degree in Population and Family Health from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health and was awarded a Huo Fellowship for research on intergenerational adverse childhood experiences. Carolyn has served as an interprofessional educator for the Columbia University Medical Center, developed youth-oriented health programs for NYC-based community organizations, and, just before joining EndoFound, worked as a health data specialist for New Jersey’s infectious disease department. She is committed to building impactful, methodologically-sound endometriosis education and awareness programs that change public perception of the disease.
Diana Falzone, EndoFound Ambassador & Executive Producer of Endo TV
Diana Falzone is an ambassador for The Endometriosis Foundation, and she has testified before Congress on Capitol Hill about the compelling need for endometriosis education, research, and funding. Additionally, Diana is the host and executive producer of EndoFound’s EndoTV, a digital educational channel committed to awareness to highlight patient stories, current research, and science about endometriosis.
At 32, the reporter was diagnosed in 2016 with endometriosis and infertility. After being diagnosed with endometriosis she became committed to raising awareness for the illness and aligned with The Endometriosis Foundation in 2017. Her advocacy was integral to the passage of the historic Menstrual Health and Endometriosis Education Act in New York that was signed into law.
Diana is a journalist who currently is a senior reporter at Mediaite. Previously, she was a contributing editor for The Daily Beast, a contributor for Rolling Stone, and a reporter for Fox News. Her work has been seen in Vanity Fair, Vice News, among other outlets and she was a talk show host for SiriusXM.
She resides in New Jersey with her son.
Ayse Ayhan, MD, Ph.D., Editor-in-Chief of EndoNews.com
Professor Ayse Ayhan serves as a Consultant Pathologist at Seirei Mikatahara Hospital and lectures on gynecologic and breast pathology at Hamamatsu and Hiroshima Universities Schools of Medicine in Japan since 2004. She completed her medical training and then Pathology training at Hacettepe University School of Medicine in Turkey and served as Associate Dean of the Hacettepe Medical School until her retirement in 2004.
She has been involved in research as an adjunct faculty at Johns Hopkins University Department of Pathology since 2007. She is Editor-in Chief of EndoNews.com, and the previous editor of the International Journal of Gynecological Cancer and European Journal of Cancer. She has authored over 25 book chapters and 200+ journal articles which have been cited more than 6500 times.
Clare Murphy, Patient Advocate & Volunteer Lead
Clare joined the Endometriosis Foundation of America in 2022 and has dedicated her time to its missions of community outreach, research and advocacy. As an athlete and runner herself, she is the lead organizer and fundraiser for Team EndoStrong, the foundation’s New York City marathon team. Clare has also assisted with the production of annual events including: Blossom Ball and both patient and medical conferences. Clare supports the scientific advisory board and serves as a liaison between researchers, physicians and the foundation team. Finally, she serves as a link between patients and the foundation by providing avenues for involvement.
Amanda Chu, MD, Endometriosis Surgeon & Ambassador
Dr. Chu joined the Endometriosis Foundation of America in 2021. She is fellowship trained in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery and has a clinical focus on complex pelvic pain and endometriosis. In this time, she has developed educational initiatives, including the inception of an endometriosis fellowship, and is involved in various levels of medical education and mentorship. She collaborates with Feinstein researchers to advance diagnostic modalities for endometriosis. Finally, she serves as a resource to the Endofound staff and is committed to its core values.
Claire Barthelemy, Social Media
Claire is a senior-level social media strategist and marketer with 10+ years of experience in social media strategy, influencer relations, and building integrated digital campaigns. She has worked with clients in entertainment, lifestyle, and tech, in addition to non-profit.
Jeanne Rebillard, Director of Communications & Government Relations
Jeanne Rebillard joined EndoFound in 2013 as a public relations consultant and as special projects advisor. She has over 25 years of providing strategic marketing, media relations, government relations, and partnership building to non-profits, private companies, and healthcare professionals. Ms. Rebillard has led efforts to advocate for legislative change, including the recent 2019 New York State bill to bring endometriosis awareness to schools and medical professionals. She has formed and driven coalitions, a critical component of community resilience, to enact change in perception and support for issues including opioid addiction.
Ms. Rebillard graduated with honors from Marist College, receiving a B.A. in Communications & Public Relations.
Sarper Kocabiyik, Director of Technology
Sarper is a senior software engineer and entrepreneur with over 20 years of coding and business management experience. In 2001, he founded and managed his first online technology consulting company, Domino Media Inc., serving major brands such as Pepsi, Kia, Sony Music, and SoBe Energy Drinks. Sarper has been an integral part of several successful startups, notably CTO of StyleCaster.com and as a senior software developer for Statdash.com and MyPublisher.com. He was previously head of software development for Shutterfly.com.
