Floyd E. Bloom, M.D.
Professor Emeritus of Molecular and Integrative Neurosciences
Scripps Research Institute

Alison Goate, D.Phil.
Samuel and Mae S. Ludwig Professor of Genetics in Psychiatry
Washington University School of Medicine

Jean Hobler, Executive Committee Chair
Board Member and Co-Founder, Hope Happens

David M. Holtzman, M.D.
Member, Hope Happens Board of Directors
Andrew B. and Gretchen P. Jones Professor
Chair, Department of Neurology
Washington University School of Medicine

Marcia Mellitz, M.B.A.
President, Center for Emerging Technologies
Member, Hope Happens Board of Directors

Philip Needleman, Ph.D.
Former Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacology, Washington University School of Medicine
Former Chief Scientist, Head of Research & Development, Monsanto, Searle, Pharmacia

Dennis O'Brien, MA, LCSW
Executive Director, Hope Happens

The Hope Center Executive Committee includes representatives selected by Hope Happens and by Washington University School of Medicine. The Executive Committee sets overall policy and direction for the Hope Center, and is responsible for the annual budget.