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Leadership Team

Peter Wilderotter

President and CEO

With over three decades of experience working in the nonprofit sector, Peter Wilderotter has leveraged his expertise to expand and advance the mission of several organizations.

Peter was appointed as the President and CEO of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation in 2007 after revamping how the organization approached fundraising. Reporting to the Board of Directors, Peter is responsible for setting the overarching vision for the Reeve Foundation and rallying support for initiatives that speed the delivery of treatments for spinal cord injury.

Before locking arms with the Reeve Foundation, Peter was the Vice President of Development at WNYC Radio, America’s largest public radio station. Previously, Peter held leadership roles at Planned Parenthood Federation of America and the NAACP, and started his career at the American Cancer Society.

Maggie Goldberg

Chief Operating Officer

As COO, Maggie serves as a thought partner to the President & CEO. She implements all aspects of operations and programming including providing the leadership, management, and vision necessary to ensure the effective growth of the organization. In addition, she oversees the Foundation’s national Paralysis Resource Center dedicated to improving the lives of individuals impacted by paralysis through grants, resources and information, peer mentoring and public policy.

A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Maggie joined the Reeve Foundation in 2000 after a career in Washington DC, working for Witeck Combs Communications, Feld Entertainment and U.S. Senator Arlen Specter. For 13 years, she oversaw communications for the Reeve Foundation before becoming head of Policy and Programs in 2014 and COO in 2019.

Susan Howley

Executive Vice President, Research

Susan has been with the Reeve Foundation since its humble beginnings in 1982 as Director of Administration. Soon after, she became Director of Research until 1999, at which point the American Paralysis Association (APA) and the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation merged.

As Executive Vice President of Research, Susan focuses on the strategic expansion of the Reeve Foundation’s research programs, including the development of the North American Clinical Trials Network® (NACTN), the NeuroRecovery Network® (NRN), and the Reeve Foundation’s newest endeavor – The Big Idea. She also sits on the boards of two nonprofit agencies that develop low-cost housing for individuals living with physical disabilities.

Rebecca Laming

Vice President, Marketing and Communications

Rebecca Laming joined the Reeve Foundation in 2013 to create content that ignites advocacy and mobilizes supporters around a powerful purpose. Rebecca and her team manage all marketing and communication practices to amplify the voices of individuals living with paralysis, share updates on Reeve Foundation programs and campaigns, and better engage the community across traditional and emerging channels.

She honed her skills in the media and marketing sector with positions at UM, Starcom MediaVest Group, and the Mobile Marketing Association (MMA). It was during her time with the MMA that Rebecca was honored by Forbes and recognized in the inaugural "30 Under 30" class for marketing and advertising.

Michele Loiacono

Vice President, Operations

Michele has been with the Reeve Foundation since 2000, starting as an administrative assistant and growing into roles of greater responsibility. As Vice President of Operations, Michele cultivates employment engagement opportunities, manages benefits for staff members, acts as a bridge between the finance and development teams, and oversees all office operations.

Additionally, she works as a liaison for the Board of Directors to communicate recent Foundation happenings and updates. Knowing Christopher and Dana personally and seeing their passion for the mission has always been the driving force behind her dedication to the organization.