Getting to Know You

David Roberts joined PeDRA as the Development Director in 2019. He brings more than 15 years of experience in non-profit development to his role. He has worked in the dermatology space for some time, having previously worked at the National Psoriasis Foundation. Get to know more about David and his artistic abilities!

Dr. Deepti Gupta is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine. She found her way to pediatric dermatology while in pediatric residency at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). She's been a member of PeDRA for many years and currently serves on PeDRA's Early Investigator Committee. Get to know Dr. Gupta and learn how the PeDRA network helps her address knowledge gaps and better understand disease processes.

Jenn Dawson brings more than 15 years of mission-based nonprofit experience to her role as PeDRA's Outreach Manager. She manages PeDRA's education program and outreach activities and supports the initiatives of the Early Investigator Committee. Get to know more about Jenn, her work, and her passion for musical theater.

Dr. Ilona Frieden is a Professor of Dermatology at the University of California, San Francisco, a founding member of PeDRA, and is PeDRA's current President. She's a recognized leader in the field, having mentored many PeDRA members and inspired countless others in pediatric dermatology. Get to know Dr. Frieden and the important role that mentorship has played in her career.

Dr. Lisa Arkin is an Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin. Dr. Arkin is a long-time PeDRA member and serves as the chair for PeDRA's Early Investigator Committee. She also oversees programming for PeDRA's Annual Early Investigator Forum which takes place alongside the PeDRA Annual Conference. Get to know Dr. Arkin and how her experience on September 11, 2001 changed her career path forever.

Randy Ko is an MD, PhD candidate at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. He was inspired to go into pediatric dermatology after struggling with his own dermatologic issues while growing up. Get to know more about Randy and how he's applying advice he received from his dad to his everyday life.

Dr. Kelly Cordoro is a Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco. She is one of PeDRA's founding members, having been at the whiteboard when the acronym “PeDRA” was decided. Dr. Cordoro is a world leader in the field of pediatric psoriasis and serves as chair of the Pediatric Dermatology COVID-19 Response Task Force. Get to know more about Dr. Cordoro, her story, and how her physics professor helped put her on the path to pediatric dermatology!

Randy Ko is an MD, PhD candidate at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. He was inspired to go into pediatric dermatology after struggling with his own dermatologic issues while growing up. Get to know more about Randy and how he's applying advice he received from his dad to his everyday life.