Who We Are
Our History
The Greater Ohio Bleeding Disorders Foundation (GOBDF) was founded in 1954 as a support group by parents with children with hemophilia. GOBDF has grown from a volunteer support group to a comprehensive full-service organization with more than 70 years of community service. In 2024 we merged with the Central Ohio chapter, servicing a total of 52 counties in the eastern half of Ohio.
Our Mission
To enhance the quality of life for people with factor deficient bleeding disorders and their families, through advocacy, education, research and other constituency services.
52
Ohio Counties Served
4
Treatment Center Partners
70
Years of Community Service
25+
Chances to Connect Annually
Our Community
Staff
Tanya Stewart
Executive Director
Amber Igielinski
Associate Director
Kathy Cole
Director of Development
Tracy Cohn
Patient Services Manager
Jennifer Pierson
Program Manager
Daneen Farrall
Strategic Communications Manager
Taylor Wilson
Outreach Coordinator
Board Members
Billy Bernard
President
Kendra Adams
Vice President
Brittany Selby
Secretary
Mara Cercone
Sienna Cashin
Dawn Evans
Medical Advisory Members
Susan Hunter
BSN, RN-BC
University Hospitals
Cleveland Medical Center
Irene Boehlefeld
BSN, RN-BC, CPHON
Akron Children’s Hospital
CJ Hansen
BSN, RN
OSU Bleeding and Clotting Disorders Center
Linda Casto
MSW, LISW-S
Nationwide Children’s Hemostasis and Thrombosis Center
Meet our Sponsors!
