2022 Lone Star Board Ballot

Amanda Wolgamott

Amanda joined the Lone Star Chapter Board in 2015 and has held multiple positions including Secretary and President. As the mother of two boys, one with severe hemophilia, she has stayed involved in the bleeding disorder community since her son’s diagnosis in 2012.  In addition to being a team captain at the annual Unite Walk in Houston, she and her family also attend the Texas Bleeding Disorders Conference and NHF Inhibitor Summit each year.

Amanda feels that community is the best way for new parents of people with bleeding disorders to find their path forward, and wants to give back to the chapter that helped her out. She also volunteers at her children’s school, and is the Camp Administrator at Camp Ailihpomeh, Texas’ camp for boys with bleeding disorders.

Allison Pohl

Allison lives in Houston, Texas and graduated from Texas A&M University with a bachelor of science in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Science in 1992. Allison married Patrick Brogan in 1996 and their sons were born in 2000 and 2003. After their oldest son was diagnosed with severe hemophilia A, she went back to school and obtained her bachelor of science in Nursing from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. She has worked in the hospital setting as an orthopedic nurse, as well as in the school and home settings. Allison enjoys traveling, camping and communing with nature, reading, and watching her kids play various sports. Her favorite places she has visited are South Africa, Greece, Ireland and Liechtenstein.

Celia Patino

I am a 55 year old mother of three. I was originally born in Celaya, Mexico in a small neighborhood. In Mexico I worked as an accountant and SHCP. I volunteered at my local church, Saint Elizabeth as a coordinator of CCE. My favorite places to visit is Mexico, Italy, and Barcelona.Two of my children have been affected by hemophilia. My son Carlos has Hemophila A and it is moderate. My daughter and I are carriers of the gene. When Carlos was little, he would struggle to do daily activities until he was diagnosed with hemophilia. From there I joined the Lone Star Chapter. I have been part of the committee since 2009 and have been awarded of the role a trustee on board. I have been advocating for about 4 years. I am so excited for what’s to come and I am very passionate about what I do for the chapter. I cannot wait to be more involved in these future years!