The SOAP Board of Directors are charged to provide oversight of the organization and provide guidance toward its mission.
Robert A Erdin, MD
Founder , Chair
Dr Erdin works as an orthopedic surgeon at the Department of Veteran Affairs. He teaches residents in Tanzania and volunteers with COSECSA.
Jennifer S Erdin, MD
Founder , Executive Director
Dr Erdin retired from a busy pediatric practice in 2007. She brings additional experience in strategic planning, business finance, and donation campaigns
Matt Braswell, MD
Dr. Braswell is chief resident at Atrium Musculoskeletal Institute. He has worked with the residents in Tanzania since 2021.
Virgina Casey,MD
Dr Casey is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon with OrthoCarolina.
Jonathan Faggart, PA-C
Vice-Chair
Mr. Faggart works in orthopedics at the Department of Veteran Affairs.
Jason Halvorson, MD
Dr Halvorson is an orthopedic trauma specialist at Wake Forest.
Natalie Marenghi, MD
Dr. Marenghi is a chief resident at Wake Forest.
Updated May 2023