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THE TCOYD TEAM!
STEVEN V. EDELMAN, MD
Founder & Director
e: steve@tcoyd.org | p: 858.755.5683, ext 101
- Undergraduate: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), graduated with high honors.
- Medical School: University of California, Davis (Valedictorian)
- Postgraduate Training: Internal medicine residency at UCLA; clinical fellowships in diabetes and metabolism at the Joslin Diabetes Center and Lahey Clinic in Boston; research fellowship at UCSD.
- Board-certified: internal medicine, endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism.
- Author of over 200 scientific articles and five books on diabetes care and management.
- Frequent public speaker and educator, admired for making complex diabetes care accessible to patients and clinicians alike.
- Active participant in clinical research, including studies on diabetes technologies and therapies.
- Author of over 200 scientific articles and five books on diabetes care and management.
- Frequent public speaker and educator, admired for making complex diabetes care accessible to patients and clinicians alike.
- Active participant in clinical research, including studies on diabetes technologies and therapies.
Board of Directors: Senseonics, Team Type 1 501(c)(3), TCOYD 501(c)(3)
Advisor/Consultant/Speaker: BrightSight, Eli Lilly, MannKind Corporation, Sanofi, ProventionBio, Xeris Pharmaceuticals
Shareholder: Senseonics, ProventionBio
BRITTANY CARNEY
Executive Director/Director of Marketing
e: brittany@tcoyd.org | p: 858.755.5683, ext 102
Brittany Carney is the Executive Director and Director of Marketing for Taking Control Of Your Diabetes® (TCOYD), a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating, motivating, and empowering people living with diabetes. In her leadership role, she helps guide the organization’s strategic vision, digital communications, and worldwide impact to strengthen support for people with diabetes.
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Jeremy Pettus, MD
CME Director & Director of Type 1 Diabetes Education
e: jpettus@health.ucsd.edu | p: 858.755.5683, ext 106
Dr. Jeremy Pettus is an endocrinologist, diabetes researcher, and nationally recognized educator who serves as the Continuing Medical Education Director and Director of the Type 1 Diabetes track for Taking Control Of Your Diabetes® (TCOYD). In these roles, he helps shape the organization’s accredited continuing medical education programming while delivering practical, cutting-edge education to people living with diabetes and healthcare professionals alike.
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Michelle Day
Director of Programming and Events
e: michelle@tcoyd.org | p: 858.755.5683, ext 103
Michelle Day is the Director of Programming and Events. Michelle oversees the planning and execution of TCOYD’s educational programs and signature events, ensuring high-quality, engaging experiences for people with diabetes, their families, and healthcare professionals.
LYNNE SCHARF
Content Coordinator
e: lynne@tcoyd.org | p: 858.755.5683, ext 104
Lynne Scharf is the Content Coordinator at Taking Control Of Your Diabetes® (TCOYD). Lynne plays a key role in creating, curating, and coordinating engaging content that supports the organization’s mission to help people with diabetes take control of their health.
Tabitha Thompson
Manager of Creative Development
e: tabitha@tcoyd.org | p: 858.755.5683, ext 107
Tabitha Thompson is the Manager of Creative Development at Taking Control Of Your Diabetes® (TCOYD). Tabitha leads the vision, development, and execution of TCOYD’s creative work–shaping the visual and conceptual identity of the organization’s materials, events, digital content, and website. Her creative leadership ensures that TCOYD’s messaging is not only engaging and accessible but also visually compelling and aligned with the organization’s mission.
Joseph Carroll
Manager of Health Fairs & Donor Relations
e: joe@tcoyd.org | p: 858.755.5683, ext 109
Joseph Carroll is the Manager of Health Fairs & Donor Relations at Taking Control Of Your Diabetes® (TCOYD). Joe plays a pivotal part in coordinating TCOYD’s health fairs — large, interactive community events where people with diabetes and their loved ones can access valuable education, screenings, and resources — while also managing relationships with donors who support the organization’s mission.
Julie Hines
Accountant
e: julie@tcoyd.org | p: 858.755.5683, ext 108
Julie Hines is the Accountant at Taking Control Of Your Diabetes® (TCOYD), where she plays a vital role in managing the financial health and integrity of the organization. In her position, Julie oversees key accounting functions including financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, and ensuring accurate fiscal controls — all with the goal of supporting TCOYD’s mission to educate, motivate, and empower people living with diabetes.
Erik Berg
Director of TCOYD® Productions
e: erik@tcoyd.org | p: 858.755.5683, ext 105
Erik Berg is the Director of TCOYD® Productions. In his multifaceted role, Erik oversees all aspects of video production and creative media, including directing, editing, scriptwriting, audio engineering, lighting design, and production support — bringing TCOYD’s educational messages to life in dynamic and impactful ways.
Max Tanasiychuk
Marketing Manager
e: max@tcoyd.org | p: 858.755.5683, ext 110
Max Tanasiychuk is the Marketing Manager at Taking Control Of Your Diabetes® (TCOYD), where he works to spread the word about the organization's mission and connect people living with diabetes with the resources they need.
Chris Corpuz
Social Media Coordinator
e: christian@tcoyd.org | p: 858.755.5683, ext 105
Chris Corpuz is the Social Media Coordinator at Taking Control Of Your Diabetes® (TCOYD), where he brings energy, creativity, and strategy to the organization’s digital presence. In his role, Chris is the driving force behind TCOYD’s social media content, especially the short-form video reels that entertain, educate, and inspire people living with diabetes and their communities across platforms.
Tricia Santos, MD
Co‑Director, Type 2 Diabetes Education
e: tricia@tcoyd.org
Dr. Tricia Santos is an endocrinologist, educator, and Co‑Director of the Type 2 Diabetes track for Taking Control Of Your Diabetes® (TCOYD), where she brings deep clinical expertise and a passion for empowering people living with diabetes. In her role, Dr. Santos helps lead TCOYD’s education for people with type 2 diabetes and contributes to the organization’s mission of making evidence‑based information accessible, actionable, and engaging.
Schafer Boeder, md
Co‑Director, Type 2 Diabetes Education
e: sboeder@health.ucsd.edu
Dr. Schafer Boeder is a board‑certified endocrinologist, diabetes researcher, and Co‑Director of the Type 2 Diabetes track for Taking Control Of Your Diabetes® (TCOYD). In this role, he brings his clinical expertise and research experience to TCOYD’s educational programs and presentations, helping people with diabetes understand the latest therapies, technologies, and management strategies.
WILLIAM POLONSKY, PhD, CDCES
Behavioral Diabetes Expert & Faculty
e: whp@behavioraldiabetes.org
Dr. Bill Polonsky is a leading expert in the behavioral and emotional aspects of diabetes and a valued faculty member for Taking Control Of Your Diabetes® (TCOYD). He brings decades of research, clinical experience, and compassionate education to TCOYD’s programs, helping people with diabetes and their care teams better understand and manage the psychological challenges that accompany this complex chronic condition.
Sandra Bourdette
Co‑Founder & Executive Director Emerita
Sandra “Sandy” Bourdette is the Co‑Founder and Executive Director Emerita of Taking Control Of Your Diabetes® (TCOYD), the nonprofit organization dedicated to educating, motivating, and empowering people living with diabetes. Sandy helped start TCOYD in 1995 and has been instrumental in shaping the organization’s mission, culture, and long‑term impact.
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