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Erin Foote Morgan
Assistant Director
Erin Foote Morgan joined the Chronic Disease Coalition in 2020 to lead the organization’s strategic communications and stakeholder engagement efforts as assistant director.
Erin has spent the past 15 years supporting people and organizations to shape complicated public policy outcomes in social services, housing and transportation, with a strong emphasis on inclusion of underrepresented voices. Most recently Erin served as executive director of a non-profit devoted to civic engagement in government decision-making.
With a Master’s degree in journalism, a decade of experience as a writer and editor, and a background as former principal of a strategic communications firm, Erin understands the power of storytelling and believes strongly that even one voice can change the world.
Contact Erin at erin@chronicdiseasecoalition.com.
Erin Foote Morgan
Assistant Director
Erin Foote Morgan joined the Chronic Disease Coalition in 2020 to lead the organization’s strategic communications and stakeholder engagement efforts as assistant director.
Erin has spent the past 15 years supporting people and organizations to shape complicated public policy outcomes in social services, housing and transportation, with a strong emphasis on inclusion of underrepresented voices. Most recently Erin served as executive director of a non-profit devoted to civic engagement in government decision-making.
With a Master’s degree in journalism, a decade of experience as a writer and editor, and a background as former principal of a strategic communications firm, Erin understands the power of storytelling and believes strongly that even one voice can change the world.
Contact Erin at erin@chronicdiseasecoalition.com.
Bryan Dorn
Social Media Coordinator
Bryan joined the Chronic Disease Coalition in 2019. His primary role focuses on developing social media strategy, content creation and boosting engagement through online interactions.
In addition to social media, Bryan works closely with CDC Ambassadors to develop digital opportunities that raise awareness about chronic diseases and the issues patients face. He hopes to utilize multimedia to stop the stigma surrounding chronic disease and create positive social and political change for chronic patients everywhere.
Contact Bryan at bryan@chronicdiseasecoalition.org
Bryan Dorn
Social Media Coordinator
Bryan joined the Chronic Disease Coalition in 2019. His primary role focuses on developing social media strategy, content creation and boosting engagement through online interactions.
In addition to social media, Bryan works closely with CDC Ambassadors to develop digital opportunities that raise awareness about chronic diseases and the issues patients face. He hopes to utilize multimedia to stop the stigma surrounding chronic disease and create positive social and political change for chronic patients everywhere.
Contact Bryan at bryan@chronicdiseasecoalition.org
Kailey Fisicaro
Patient Engagement Coordinator
Recruited by the Chronic Disease Coalition in 2020, Kailey works with ambassadors across the nation to coordinate advocacy efforts, connect coalition members and engage patients in protecting their rights. Her experience in journalism informs her role in empowering patients and their families to tell their own stories. Kailey’s people-first approach to advocacy and communications follows her in her everyday work for a public affairs firm in Bend, Oregon.
Contact Kailey at kailey@chronicdiseasecoalition.com
Kailey Fisicaro
Patient Engagement Coordinator
Recruited by the Chronic Disease Coalition in 2020, Kailey works with ambassadors across the nation to coordinate advocacy efforts, connect coalition members and engage patients in protecting their rights. Her experience in journalism informs her role in empowering patients and their families to tell their own stories. Kailey’s people-first approach to advocacy and communications follows her in her everyday work for a public affairs firm in Bend, Oregon.
Contact Kailey at kailey@chronicdiseasecoalition.com
Scott Brunn
Executive Director
Appointed executive director of the Chronic Disease Coalition in 2016, Scott brings decades of personal experience and chronic disease advocacy to the CDC’s mission of protecting patients’ rights.
Scott has had Type 1 diabetes for 35 years, has had rheumatoid arthritis for nearly 20 years and is a cancer survivor. His professional background includes service as an elected state legislator where he was heavily engaged in health care legislation and committee work.
Today, in addition to his duties with the CDC, Scott is also a communications professional based in Portland, Oregon.
Scott Brunn
Executive Director
Appointed executive director of the Chronic Disease Coalition in 2016, Scott brings decades of personal experience and chronic disease advocacy to the CDC’s mission of protecting patients’ rights.
Scott has had Type 1 diabetes for 35 years, has had rheumatoid arthritis for nearly 20 years and is a cancer survivor. His professional background includes service as an elected state legislator where he was heavily engaged in health care legislation and committee work.
Today, in addition to his duties with the CDC, Scott is also a communications professional based in Portland, Oregon.