YOUSUF ZAFAR, MD

Duke University School of Medicine
Associate Professor of Medicine & Public Policy

We would like to welcome Yousuf as the newest member of The Samfund's Advisory Council! He is a medical oncologist and healthcare delivery researcher. He is passionate about ways to improve care delivery for patients with cancer with a primary focus on improving the affordability of cancer treatment. He approaches this issue with both a patient-based and policy focus. Yousuf’s research has been funded by the National Institutes of Health, the American Cancer Society, and the CALGB Foundation.

CAITLYN BURKE, MBA

The Samfund
Development Associate

We would also like to introduce our new Development Associate, Caitlyn Burke! Caitlyn was first introduced to The Samfund in 2016 through a consulting project as part of her MBA program at the Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University and is so excited to officially be a part of the team. Her main duties at the office include managing Team Samfund, event planning, and donor relations. She also holds a BA in History and English from Saint Michael’s College.