Board of Directors

Meetings

The Gateway Bleeding Disorders Association (GBD) is governed by an 7-member Board of Directors. Meetings are held the second Wednesday of every odd month at 6:00 p.m. at 6006 Hampton Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63109. The meetings are open sessions. Those who wish to address the board during a meeting are requested to notify the Executive Director one week prior to the meeting so their topic may be added to the agenda. You may request meeting minutes from previous meetings through the Executive Director.

Board Meetings

  • September 9th at 6:00

 

Changes to the listed dates may be necessary due to scheduling conflicts and will be announced as soon as they are available.

Directors and Officers

President

Chris Schneider

Vice President

Stephanie Bauman

Treasurer

Angel Looney

Secretary

Tsion Nigussie

Board of Directors

Kristina Klein

Melissa LaGarce

Mike Miller

Executive Director

Bridget Tyrey – BridgetTyrey@gatewayhemophilia.org

Communications and Programs Manager

Carly Willard– Carly@gatewayhemophilia.org

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Upcoming Events
09/10/2026

Understanding Hympavzi

Start Time: 6:00 p.m.

Learn more about HYMPAVI, Pfizer’s new therapy for the treatment of hemophilia. This program will cover some information on what HYMPAVZI is and how it works.

RSVP to carly@gatewayhemophilia.org by 9/3.

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09/17/2026

Community Voices: Learn from D. Guy Young and two Peers about a different subcutaneous treatment for hemophilia A or B

Start Time: 5:00 PM

Join Dr. Young for an engaging session along with two peers from the hemophilia community who will share their experience with a subcutaneous prophylactic treatment for people with Hemophilia A or B with/without inhibitors. You will learn how this treatment works, its benefits and safety, and how to get the right dose. RSVP to carly@gatewayhemophilia.org by 9/10.

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09/26/2026

Pathfinders

Start Time: 10:30 a.m.

End Time: 2:30 p.m.

Pathfinders is GutMonkey’s outdoor adventure program designed to help individuals and families affected by bleeding disorders connect with one another, build confidence, and experience the outdoors together in an accessible and supportive way. Whether you’re an experienced explorer or just getting started, there’s a place for you.

RSVP to carly@gatewayhemophilia.org by 9/18.

 

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