Anne K. Halle - Founder and CEO

Anne started the organization in 2022. She is a survivor of rhabdo herself and passionately seeks to share knowledge, research and raise awareness about the condition. Anne is a survivor of exercise-induced rhabdomyolysis and part of the survivor network seeking more medical research in the acknowledgement that this condition is highly understudied. Her goal is to fund more medical research and help survivors live healthy and happy lives.

Our Tax Information: Rhabdomyolysis Foundation - EIN: 881414637 registered non-profit organization.

Tax-exempt 501 c3 status formally approved with the IRS!

Contact our team at: rhabdofoundation@gmail.com

Volunteer Staff

Meg Levis, Lead Volunteer Coordinator: Meg is a crucial member of our volunteer team. She successfully organized a fundraiser in coordination with the Chicago Spring Half Marathon in May 2024. She has been an advocate for rhabdo awareness to support the Foundation mission. Meg is working on the Rhabdo Awareness Month Campaign 2025!

Emily Shields, Sports Partnership Manager: Emily joined the Rhabdo Foundation after her own experience with the condition during her time playing D1 college lacrosse at the University of Southern California. She has been an advocate for rhabdo prevention among college athletes and is assisting the organization as our Sports Marketing volunteer. Emily also works in Wealth Management as a Client Associate and enjoys traveling, running and spending time with friends and family.

Our Team

Board Members:

Dr. Pooja Mude - Director of Medical Research

Dr. Mude is a practicing medical doctor and came on board with the organization in 2022 to help the Foundation in its mission to raise awareness.

Annette Halle - Senior Director of Social Advocacy

Annette came on board in 2024 to assist with patient advocacy. She is a retired Social Worker, wife, mother and grandmother. She is also involved with activities in her church and community.

Rebecca Sohl - Director of Strategy

Rebecca is an avid researcher in academia and joined the organization in 2022. She currently teaches college and supports the Rhabdo Foundation mission.

Stephen Galland - Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Stephen came on board with the Rhabdo Foundation in 2024. He serves as the CFO to assist the organization with its major finance decisions. Stephen is a crucial individual to support the Rhabdo Foundation mission, expansion and outreach campaigns and has extensive finance and non-profit work background.