Alice Lara, RN

President and CEO

I came to SADS looking for a challenging, fast-paced position that would utilize my skills in fund raising, marketing/public relations, volunteer management, program development, and financial management, as well as my medical background.  But mostly, I wanted to work for a nonprofit that I felt was really doing good work! SADS is such an organization.
 

Marcia Baker, MS Ed

Program Director

Marcia Baker joined the SADS Foundation staff team in October 2018 as Program Director, following a 30+ year career in management with two other “heart” nonprofit associations.   During her tenure with American Heart Association at the national and affiliate levels, and then Mended Hearts, she has experience in program development (for healthcare professionals and public), conference and meeting planning, research administration, volunteer management, policy interpretation and consulting. 

Marcia holds a M.S. in Health Education from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois and B.S. in Music Education from University of Missouri, Columbia.  Marcia spends her leisure time sailing and singing with her nonprofit women’s ensemble in Dallas.  She recently earned her USCG Master Captain’s license and teaches sailing on her boat at Lake Whitney, Texas.

 

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Rachel Goss

Program Coordinator

I am excited to be working for the SADS Foundation where I am able to help make a difference in individuals' lives by providing the public an increased understanding about sudden arrhythmia death syndrome. I received my Bachelors of Science from BYU in Marriage Family and Human Development. Throughout my career I have learned that I thrive when I am in a position that gives me meaning and allows me to help others.

I grew up in California but I absolutely love the Utah mountains. I spend most my time playing hockey and hanging out with with my wife and two girls.  



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Jan Schiller

Director of Development & Marketing

I am honored to join the team at the SADS Foundation as the Director of Development and Marketing to further the mission of saving the lives and supporting the families of children and young adults who are genetically predisposed to sudden death due to heart rhythm abnormalities. I come to this position with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations from the University of Utah, a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Utah State University, and 17 years of experience in development and leadership in the non-profit community.

The loss of young adults or children touches my heart as I have experienced this type of loss personally in my family although from different medical reasons. The opportunity to increase the support of the families dealing with SADS inherited disorders and the physicians who work to treat and cure these disorders as well as the awareness of the public is a challenge I am thrilled to undertake.

Erin Waite

Administrative Coordinator

I am thrilled to be joining the SADS foundation as the Administrative Coordinator. I am excited to learn and grow with the SADS foundation and being able to promote awareness to those who been affected by cardiac arrhythmias. I’ve spent my undergraduate studying health sciences and educational promotion. I am looking forward to utilize my abilities with this great foundation and help those in need.

I am a native from Utah. I enjoy hiking, cooking, and spending time with my family.

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Mikayla Vinay

Awareness and Outreach Coordinator

Mikayla is excited to be working for the SADS Foundation as the Awareness and Outreach Coordinator. Since joining the SADS Foundation, she has learned that she is passionate about promoting healthier lifestyles and increasing knowledge about preventable conditions.  She is pursuing an undergraduate degree in Public Health with an interest in chronic disease epidemiology. Her goal is to increase the public’s understanding of cardiac arrhythmias and what steps can be taken in the case of cardiac arrest. This position allows her to expand her knowledge on cardiac conditions as well as increase awareness about preventing sudden death in children and adults.