Meet the Research Advocates Lovingly referred to as our “RATS,” these dedicated advocates complete our rigorous Research Advocacy Training and Support program and participate in research advocacy on a regular basis. Learn More About the RATS Program Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Twitter Copy this URL Share via Email Jennifer Ratner Research Advocate Mary Curtin Creaser Research Advocate Frank Salvi Research Advocate Joe Mahaffey Research Advocate Joann Simms Research Advocate Kellie Hoffman Research Advocate Kimberley Bush-Klinefelter Research Advocate Anita Mitchell Isler Research Advocate Elizabeth Dennis Research Advocate Wendy Lewis Research Advocate Karen Wehling Research Advocate Gina Benedetti Research Advocate Paige Niewerth Research Advocate Lera Chitwood Research Advocate, Retired Lara Lambert Research Advocate Kimberly Schoolcraft Research Advocate Kim Houston Research Advocate Julie Krause Research Advocate Julie Barreau Research Advocate Wenora Johnson Research Advocate Heidi Jurgens Research Advocate Danielle Murray Research Advocate Ben White Research Advocate Annie Delores Research Advocate Anna Rappaport Research Advocate Allison Rosen Research Advocate Lee Jones Research Advocate Yasmeem Watson Research Advocate Elaine Newcomb Research Advocate Curt Pesmen Research Advocate