Our Team

Rob Whalen

Co-Founder

Graduated from the UCONN with a MS in Microbiology, Rob has 40 years of experience in the medical device, diagnostics, and pharmaceutical industries. He has an extensive background in biotech, FDA regulatory affairs, and clinical trials. Rob will apply his broad-based scientific and medical knowledge to the fight against CRPS.

Mary Jo Andreoli-Whalen

Co-Founder

Another graduate of UCONN, Mary Jo worked at the university for 33 years as a fiscal manager in the Budget Office and the Department of Residential Life and Dining Services. She was responsible for large-scale budget planning for all the dormitories and food services. Mary Jo’s prowess in fiscal planning will be applied to the foundation.

John W. Andreoli, Jr. MD, PhD.

Co-Founder

Dr. John has a PhD in Anatomy with a specialization in Neurobiology as well as a medical degree from the University of Virgina. He served as widely respected OB/GYN for 40 years as well as an instructor of medicine at UCONN Medical School. He helped extensively with TJ’s CRPS journey and will help research and peer review information for the foundation.