Empowering Lives Through Vascular Education
At Vasculearn Network, we believe the most powerful healthcare transformation begins with knowledge.
Meet Our Executive Board
Empowering Lives Through Vascular Education
At Vasculearn Network, we believe the most powerful healthcare transformation begins with knowledge.
Meet Our Executive Board
Empowering Lives Through Vascular Education
At Vasculearn Network, we believe the most powerful healthcare transformation begins with knowledge.
Meet Our Executive Board
Who We ARe
Our Story
Our Story
Founded in 2006 as the North American Thrombosis Forum (NATF), VLN has evolved to meet the growing needs of patients, clinicians, and industry partners.From our early days focused on venous thromboembolism (VTE) to our current leadership in broader vascular health education, our mission has remained clear: to connect, educate, and empower.
Founded in 2006 as the North American Thrombosis Forum (NATF), VLN has evolved to meet the growing needs of patients, clinicians, and industry partners.From our early days focused on venous thromboembolism (VTE) to our current leadership in broader vascular health education, our mission has remained clear: to connect, educate, and empower.
Founded in 2006 as the North American Thrombosis Forum (NATF), VLN has evolved to meet the growing needs of patients, clinicians, and industry partners.From our early days focused on venous thromboembolism (VTE) to our current leadership in broader vascular health education, our mission has remained clear: to connect, educate, and empower.
World-Class Expertise
Our
Leadership
Our leadership combines world-class medical expertise with genuine patient advocacy. Our Executive Board drives strategic vision while staying deeply connected to the communities we serve.
Our Medical Advisory Board ensures every piece of content meets the highest standards of clinical accuracy while remaining accessible and actionable. Together, they embody our "Very Nice" culture—where expertise meets empathy, and innovation serves compassion.
World-Class Expertise
Our
Leadership
Our leadership combines world-class medical expertise with genuine patient advocacy. Our Executive Board drives strategic vision while staying deeply connected to the communities we serve.
Our Medical Advisory Board ensures every piece of content meets the highest standards of clinical accuracy while remaining accessible and actionable. Together, they embody our "Very Nice" culture—where expertise meets empathy, and innovation serves compassion.
World-Class Expertise
Our
Leadership
Our leadership combines world-class medical expertise with genuine patient advocacy. Our Executive Board drives strategic vision while staying deeply connected to the communities we serve.
Our Medical Advisory Board ensures every piece of content meets the highest standards of clinical accuracy while remaining accessible and actionable. Together, they embody our "Very Nice" culture—where expertise meets empathy, and innovation serves compassion.
The Premiere Resource For Vascular Education
Shared freely, grounded in science, and made human through community
Trust
Teamwork, Honesty, Integrity, Accountability
Knowledge
Professional Development, Medical Education, Patient Education, Pursuit of Excellence
Equilibrium
Growth, Balance, Flexibility
Moxie
Determination, Energy/Pep, Persistence, Dedication
Our Team
Meet the VLN Staff
Meet the VLN Staff
Meet the VLN Staff
Kathryn Mikkelsen
MBA
Executive Director
Kathryn Mikkelsen
MBA
Executive Director
Kathryn Mikkelsen
MBA
Executive Director
John Fanikos
RPh, MBA
Treasurer
John Fanikos
RPh, MBA
Treasurer
John Fanikos
RPh, MBA
Treasurer
Courtney Anderson
Director of Operations
Courtney Anderson
Director of Operations
Courtney Anderson
Director of Operations
Aviva Schwartz
MA
Director of Education and Medical Advisory Board Co-Chair
Aviva Schwartz
MA
Director of Education and Medical Advisory Board Co-Chair
Aviva Schwartz
MA
Director of Education and Medical Advisory Board Co-Chair
Adam Judeh
Chief Technology Officer
Adam Judeh
Chief Technology Officer
Adam Judeh
Chief Technology Officer
Brandon Linn
Marketing Consultant
Brandon Linn
Marketing Consultant
Brandon Linn
Marketing Consultant
Courtney Battaglia
Lead, Patient Education and Community
Courtney Battaglia
Lead, Patient Education and Community
Courtney Battaglia
Lead, Patient Education and Community
Keep a Pulse on Progress
Explore our community and collaborate to build and utilize top-tier, trustworthy, and balanced medical education
Keep a Pulse on Progress
Explore our community and collaborate to build and utilize top-tier, trustworthy, and balanced medical education
Keep a Pulse on Progress
Explore our community and collaborate to build and utilize top-tier, trustworthy, and balanced medical education