Meet the Team
PPP3CA Hope Foundation™ is the first parent-led non-profit with the mission to raise awareness, provide support for families impacted by PPP3CA gene and promote and fund research directed towards a treatment for individuals with PPP3CA.

Founder
Jared Lubel
Jared lives in New York with his wife Andrea, daughter Penelope, and their son Griffin. Jared has an irreverent sense of humor and is obsessed with finding a treatment that will improve the quality of his baby's life.
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What Jared wants every PPP3CA parent to know: Through this adversity, you will find strength you did not know you had.
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Favorite quote: "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth." - Mike Tyson

Founder
Larisa Collins
Larisa lives in MA with her husband, daughter, son and very energetic Golden. Larisa works in biotech and leads clinical trials. She is passionate and driven in using her professional knowledge to find a treatment for patients with PPP3CA. Larisa enjoys cooking, traveling, skiing, long walks on the beach, boat rides and spending time and creating memories with her family.
What Larisa wants every PPP3CA parent to know: Life will look different than you once imagined, and it's okay to grieve that loss. It may not feel like it right now, but you will find joy again. Don't lose hope.
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Favorite quote: "I see your pain, and it's big. I also see your courage, and it's bigger." - Glennon Doyle

Founder
Blaire Waterman
Blaire is a therapist who lives in Wichita, Kansas with her husband and two daughters. Blaire enjoys riding horses, drinking wine, trying new restaurants, terrible reality TV, movies, Beyonce, spending time with family and MOST OF ALL, bringing people together.
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What Blaire wants every PPP3CA parent to know: Always trust your gut!
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Favorite quote: "The grass is greener where you water it!"
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Director of Outreach & Development
Jacci Pittz
Jacci (pronounced "Jackie") lives in Kansas with her husband, Collin, and their three children: Cameron, Carter, and Claire. She enjoys reading across all genres, cheering on baseball games (Go Royals!), indulging in sweet treats and coffee, and taking memorable trips with her family. Jacci is deeply dedicated to raising awareness, building community, and advocating for research to improve the life of her daughter and peers with PPP3CA.