IWF Names Nationally Recognized Brain Health Experts to its Board of Directors & Medical and Science Advisory Council

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Our Purpose

We exist to safeguard the brain health of our most elite warriors.

Healing starts when we come together.

Our Vision:

Eliminate the invisible wounds of combat-related brain injury for every special operations force member.

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Invisible Wounds Foundation

Leadership Team

Shannon Finn Connell with long brown hair wearing a black suit and white button down shirt. Background is blurred with soft, indoor lighting.

Shannon Finn Connell, Ph.D

Chief Executive Officer & Founder

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Bob Fealy with glasses and a blue suit he stands near a large window, conveying warmth and friendliness.

Bob Fealy

Chief Strategy Officer

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Dr Kelly with glasses and a trimmed beard, wearing a gray suit and red tie, stands confidently in a modern, blurred office setting.

Dr. James Kelly

Chief Medical Scientist

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Daniel Perl smiles gently. He wears a blue sweater over a shirt and tie. Autumn leaves fill the blurred background.

Daniel Perl

Senior Advisor

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Caitlin Scarano with long blonde hair and a nose ring, wearing a grey cardigan over a black top. She stands near a large window, conveying warmth and friendliness.

Caitlin Scarano

Director of Strategic Communications

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Caitlin Carroll with wavy brown hair wearing a black top and green necklace. Background is blurred with soft, indoor lighting and greenery.

Caitlin Carroll

Vice President of External Relations

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Katie Czosek

Finance Director

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Claire Tadych

Grants and Development Manager

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Board of

Directors

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Shannon Finn Connell, Ph.D

Chair

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Vice Admiral Tim Szymanski in a blue suit and polka dot tie stands outdoors. The blurred background has trees and vibrant red flowers, conveying a calm and professional tone.

Vice Admiral Tim Szymanski

Board Director

Dr. Brian L. Edlow in a suit and tie smiles warmly outdoors. Sunlit trees and shrubs create a soft, inviting background, suggesting a pleasant, professional setting.

Dr. Brian L. Edlow

Board Director

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Elizabeth Sheets with shoulder-length hair smiles warmly, wearing a black dress with colorful floral patterns. The background is a sunlit, blurred outdoor setting.

Elizabeth Sheets

Board Director

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Frank Larkin with short gray hair wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and red striped tie. An American flag is visible in the background. Neutral expression.

Frank Larkin

Board Director

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Jennifer Keegan with long hair stands outdoors in a sunlit park. She wears a dark top and a light scarf with a cross necklace, conveying a friendly and warm demeanor.

Jennifer Keegan

Treasurer

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We envision a future where

No service member suffers from the invisible wounds of traumatic brain injury