The Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF), the leading private and independent organization funding musculoskeletal research across all subspecialties, is pleased to welcome Erika L. DeLeon as its new Vice President of Innovation & Partnerships. Ms. DeLeon will assume the role following the retirement of Dan J. Krupp, who currently holds the position.

Ms. DeLeon has over 15 years of experience leading strategic partnerships, operational execution, and growth initiatives across the healthcare and life sciences sectors. Prior to joining OREF, she served as Chief Operating Officer for the Journal of Orthopaedic Experience & Innovation (JOEI), where she executed partnership programs focused on emerging orthopaedic innovations and strengthened engagement with key opinion leaders and MedTech partners. She previously held leadership roles as Director of Integration Management at Pacira BioSciences and National Director of Quality at TeamHealth, overseeing national quality and compliance programs.

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