scleroderma story

Supporting and advocating for women working in scleroderma since 2023

Women in Scleroderma was founded in 2023 by a group of women looking to support and advocate for others working in this field. In a short time, we have grown into an international nonprofit providing critical education, resources and community for women clinicians and researchers in scleroderma.

Our dedicated board members

Our board consists of scleroderma experts and advocates who guide our mission to support women working in the field of scleroderma around the world

Co-Chair, Rheumatologist

Elizabeth Volkmann

Co-Chair, Scientist

Carol Feghali-Bostwick

Rheumatologist

Tracy Frech

Pulmonologist

Erica Herzog

Rheumatologist

Monique Hinchcliff

Pulmonologist

Sydney Montesi

Rheumatologist

Janet Pope

Rheumatologist

Lesley Saketkoo

Rheumatologist

Vanessa Smith

Rheumatologist

Virginia Steen

Pulmonologist

Mary Strek

Pediatric rheumatologist

Kathryn Torok

Scientist

Maria Trojanowska