The Team Behind the Littlest Tumor Foundation

“We invest in the NF community with impactful programming. We lead NF Family Wellness Retreats (free for NF families), the NF Young Adult Leadership Program, and spearhead the NF Collective. We see children soar, moms connect, and young adults find their voices. It is amazing and an honor to be part of it all.”

Gillian loves being able to advocate alongside other young adults for NF medical research through the NFYA Leadership Program. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science in May of 2020. Before her position as Leadership Advocacy Coordinator, Gillian worked as a political organizer in Milwaukee. She is passionate about those with NF being able to advocate on behalf of themselves and hopes to help build a future where everyone with NF has access to adequate treatments and care.

Hannah graduated with a degree in Psychology and Health Studies from Bryn Mawr College and hopes to go to medical school soon. As a young adult with NF1, Hannah is passionate about advocating for research so that there will be innovative therapeutic options for patients and meeting the unmet needs of NF families. Hannah has been involved with the Littlest Tumor Foundation after taking part in the NF Young Adult Leadership program. As an intern, she will be helping with various projects for LTF.

By day she’s a snuggling, treat wrangling super sweet dog. Though snoozes through most team meetings, she is still devoted to the NF cause.

By day she runs all dog ops. Participates in most all team meetings by barking at passing by dogs. A true leader + advocate who ❤️’s to be of service to the NF community.

Saidy loves to sleep on a warm laptop and make it impossible to work because she’s too cute. She’s been known to claw her way through a bag of treats, and has seen her fair share of weight watchers programs. A three-time flea survivor, Saidy has a heart of gold and a vet bill that’s through the roof. When she’s not eating string, she loves to volunteer her time to the Littlest Tumor Foundation. 

Olive is a black long-haired cat with quite the attitude. She is 7 years old but still loves to play and jump like a kitten. She spends her days lounging in bed and begging her mom to pet her. She enjoys cuddles, catnip, scratching couches, and running around the house at 3 am. She has been fondly described by many as “the best cat but also annoying”.