The National Psoriasis Foundation adds 3 distinguished individuals to the Board of Directors.
The National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) welcomes three new members to its Board of Directors, strengthening the leadership that drives its mission forward. Bryan Gunderson, Elizabeth Schnitzer, and Alan Shaffran will begin their board terms in June 2026.
“These individuals are uniquely positioned to help NPF accelerate our relentless drive to achieve our vision of a world free from psoriatic disease and the associated burdens,” said Leah M. Howard, J.D., the President and CEO of NPF. “Each brings a connection to the mission and a wealth of experience to their new roles on the Board.”
The NPF Board of Directors is comprised of individuals from a wide range of professional and personal backgrounds who each have a connection to psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis (PsA).
“I am thrilled to welcome Bryan, Liz, and Alan to the NPF Board of Directors,” said Carol Ostrow, Chair of the NPF Board. “Their remarkable professional experience and personal connection to psoriatic disease make them invaluable additions. With their insight and leadership, we are confident our work and impact will continue to grow.”
New NPF Board of Directors Members
Bryan Gunderson is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Caturus. Previous to his time at Caturus, Gunderson held multiple senior roles across the energy sector. Gunderson holds a B.A. from Bard College and an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
Elizabeth Schnitzer is a passionate advocate for treatment accessibility, having lived with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis for decades. She has benefited from the evolution of treatment during that time and believes the National Psoriasis Foundation can be an even more significant force in expanding care to all patients, regardless of socioeconomic status. She also has a keen interest in women’s wellness, particularly as it intersects with psoriatic disease treatment.
An accomplished photographer and architectural designer, Schnitzer spent more than 15 years in the fashion industry, as well as leading numerous philanthropic and charitable programs. She holds a B.A. from the University of Rochester.
Alan Shaffran and his family have personal connections to psoriasis spanning three generations. He has served as a Senior Portfolio Manager at Magnetar since 2008 and leads Magnetar’s London office. In his role helping to manage Magnetar’s European Alternative Credit and Fixed Income portfolio, Shaffran has shepherded several health care investments, including structured
drug royalty financings and the greenfield development of a hospital in Southeast England, serving on the hospital’s Board of Directors for nearly a decade.
Prior to joining Magnetar, Shaffran worked in investment banking, including 19 years at Salomon Brothers/Citi in New York and London.
About the National Psoriasis Foundation
The National Psoriasis Foundation is the leading nonprofit representing individuals with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. The mission of NPF is to drive efforts to cure psoriatic disease and improve the lives of more than 8 million individuals in the United States affected by this chronic immune-mediated disease. Learn more at psoriasis.org.