About Us

Our Team

The leadership, advisors, and families who power the ZTTK SON-Shine Foundation — together on one page. Select anyone to read their full bio.

The team running the Foundation day to day

Leadership & Staff

Leadership and Staff at ZTTK SON-Shine Foundation serve either pro bono or through a grant. These dedicated volunteers and staff work together to oversee all research initiatives, build ZTTK awareness, and connect a global community.

Governance, strategy, and stewardship

Board of Directors

The Foundation is led by a volunteer board of parents, clinicians, and professionals who bring both personal connection and deep expertise to the fight against ZTTK syndrome. Every board member serves without compensation.

Guiding the research toward a cure

Scientific Advisory Board

Our Scientific Advisory Board brings together geneticists, neuroscientists, and researchers who help assess where the science stands, prioritise the most promising directions, and review the work we fund.

Clinical guidance for families and care

Clinical Advisory Board

Our Clinical Advisory Board brings together clinicians who care for children and adults with ZTTK syndrome, helping translate research into better day-to-day care and trusted guidance for families.

Representing the ZTTK community around the world

International Ambassadors

Our ambassadors are families around the world who represent the ZTTK community in their countries. Each bio appears in the ambassador’s own language — use “Read in English” to translate.