Leann Plagens Leann Plagens is a graduate from Texas A&M University with a major in marine biology and a minor in chemistry. She has a 24 year career in the area of Environmental, Safety, and Health (ES&H), and is, currently,...
Renee Klimczak With a distinguished record in international companies, Renee Klimczak’s experience spans oil, gas, utilities and mining. She has led and grown global energy businesses for industry majors (ExxonMobil, BHP, BG Group and TXU). Bringing a unique industry perspective,...
Molly Plant Molly’s drive to start this foundation came directly from a lifetime of advocacy for her son Christopher. Now in his twenties, Chris Towe, has been plagued with an autoimmune disease of unknown origin, his entire life. Molly never...
After a lifetime of wondering and waiting for an answer to the cause of the illness that stalked a family in Houston, Texas, researchers discover the answer. (more…)
Dr. Anthony K Shum, MD, UCSF Assistant Professor of Medicine co-authored a 2015 study that revealed, for the first time, the underlying cause behind a mysterious and hereditary autoimmune disease characterized by childhood onset of severe lung disease and arthritis....
Shout it from the mountain top! Shouting out thank you to Yoga on the Brazos and Carrie Muchaw for sponsoring the first ever fundraiser for COPA Syndrome Foundation! (more…)