Chapter Contacts

The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation is the leading nonprofit organization focused on both research and patient support for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Our mission is to cure Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improve the quality of life for adults and children living with IBD.

 

We lead groundbreaking research into new treatments and cures for IBD and provide you with information, guidance, and support every step of the way – no matter where you are in your IBD journey. The Foundation is your voice on Capitol Hill and in state legislatures to improve your access to care and raise awareness of IBD and its impact on patients and caregivers. Read our latest Impact Report to learn more about how we’re changing lives.

The Southern Texas Chapter serves the Greater Houston and Texas gulf coast region, including Beaumont-Port Arthur, Bryan-College Station, Corpus Christi, Greater Houston, and McAllen-Brownsville-Harlingen. We provide education, support, and advocacy programs to people living with IBD and those who care for them. We connect you to local resources and offer you opportunities to become involved with the IBD community through events, volunteering, our summer camps, and more.

 

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Chapter Staff

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Ikeia Raibon-Johnson

Executive Director

[email protected]
Megan Jordan

Megan Jordan

Senior Manager, Fundraising, Campaigns & Volunteer Engagement

[email protected]

+1 949-878-2262

Akeisha Nabeta

Akeisha Nabeta

Coordinator Fundraising, Campaigns, & Volunteer Engagement

[email protected]

+1 646-899-0618

Aisha Aslam

Aisha Aslam

Coordinator, Field Operations

[email protected]

+1 713-572-2232

Chapter Board of Directors

Tim Goedeker

Chapter Board President | Corporate Engagement Committee

TRICORD Consulting | Sr. Regulatory, Sustainability & Technical Specialist

Jason Hou, MD

Chapter HPEC Lead

Baylor College of Medicine | Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center

Matt Kovich

Finance Chair, HPEC

Ovintiv |Uinta Basin Production Manager

Lisa Richardson

Regional Advancement Lead

Past National Board of Trustees Chair

Alicia Filley

Take Steps lead

Ascend Health and Wellness Solutions | Founder

Jessica Beinart

Tamy Fletcher

Chapter Special Events Lead

Peter Parlapiano

Healthcare Professional Engagement Committee (HPEC)

Andrew Dupont, MD

Chair, Healthcare Professional Engagement Committee

Memorial Hermann Health System | UT Health Houston

Bincy Abraham, MD, MS

Houston Methodist Hospital

Jose Aguirre, MD

Chair, Education Innovation & Community Building Subcommittee

UTMB - Galveston | UT Health

Serge-Alain Awasum, MD

Greater Houston Digestive Disease Consultants | InfuseHealth

Andrea Bradford, PhD

Baylor College of Medicine

Ilaria Falaye, BSN, RN

Texas Children's Hospital

Christopher Fan, MD

Houston Methodist Hospital

Keith Fiman, MD

GI Alliance | TDDC

Ivy Frank, DVM

Bissonnet Veterinary Hospital

Steven Frank, MD

MD Anderson Cancer Center

Kerri Glassner, DO

Houston Methodist Hospital

Annie Goodwin, MD

UTMB - Galveston | UT Health

Jason Hou, MD, MS, FACG

Baylor College of Medicine | Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center

Ashley Hurst, MS, RD, LD

Chair, Patient & Family Outreach and Engagement Subcommittee

The Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians | Methodist Hospital

Malcolm Irani, MD

Houston Methodist Hospital

Richard Kellermayer, MD, PhD

Texas Children's Hospital | Baylor College of Medicine

Beata Lerman, PhD

Sinless Treats | Chief Executive Officer

Fernando Navarro, MD

Memorial Hermann Health System | UT Health Houston

Jannika Rask

Neue Reveal LLC | Integrative Nutrition Health Coach

Wenly Ruan, MD

Texas Children's Hospital | Baylor College of Medicine

Seema Mehta Walsh, MD

Texas Children's Hospital | Baylor College of Medicine

Jaan Bains

InfuseHealth

Brian Rutledge, MD

Texas Digestive Specialists

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