Justin Hopkin

Justin Hopkin

As the father of a son who is impacted by a rare disease, Justin brings a wealth of personal and professional experience to the table when it comes to serving the rare disease community. Justin and his wife Courtney, have three children—Garrett, Avery, and Grady....
Shoshanna Engel-Lewis

Shoshanna Engel-Lewis

Shoshanna joined the Board of Directors in 2021 and has a nonprofit background that will help shape and guide Uplifting Athletes moving forward. Her experience in college athletics governance will be an asset for the organization to lean on when it comes to our...
Keith Deaven

Keith Deaven

Keith is a graduate of Penn State University and has served as President of the Board of Directors since 2012. He helped guide Uplifting Athletes through an updated and innovative business model and business plan change in 2016 and, in 2018, provided key leadership...
Scott Shirley

Scott Shirley

Scott is the founder of Uplifting Athletes and served the 30 million Americans that comprise the Rare Disease Community as the Executive Director from when he launched Uplifting Athletes as a national nonprofit in 2007 until December, 2018. Uplifting Athletes was...