About FFHA
Our Mission is Your Health
The Foundation for Female Health Awareness is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to educating women on their pelvic health issues and needs. A unique team of healthcare providers has been put together to create and disseminate clear, unbiased gender-specific pelvic content for women that now uses the most sophisticated forms of artificial intelligence available. While there is certainly abundant coverage of women’s health topics both in print and online, consumers may actually face a dangerous lack of accurate, unbiased information. The Foundation aims to be the “Consumer Reports” for Women’s Pelvic Health needs and education. With an eye for becoming the country’s most trusted source of direct, honest, real-world information for women, the FFHA national advisory board directs and guides the development of all educational content. The board is comprised of top clinicians and researchers as well as lay women. This underscores the Foundation’s commitment to timely and authoritative education for women of all ages.
The Foundation is a grant-giving foundation with money available to support research projects that would stimulate new insights and advances in women’s health on a variety of topics related to female pelvic health. To date, the Foundation has funded multiple trials that are done through our research network, which includes top academic institutions such as The Cleveland Clinic, Georgetown University, Stanford, Brown, Northwestern and Duke.
Our Team
Mickey Karram, MD
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Karram is an internationally renowned urogynecologist and pelvic surgeon. He is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. He completed his fellowship training in Urogynecology at Harbor UCLA School of Medicine. He is the Honorary Editor-In-Chief of the International Urogynecology Journal and the consumer publication Female Health Today, as well as the past president of the American Urogynecology Society.
He has published more than 200 scientific articles and book chapters and has co-authored numerous textbooks including, “Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery,” the “Atlas of Pelvic Anatomy and Gynecologic Surgery” along with a series of eight books entitled “Female Pelvic Surgery Video Atlas.”
Dr. Karram has directed numerous post-graduate teaching courses throughout the United States and abroad. He has been invited to lecture and perform demonstration surgeries throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, South America and Australia. Dr Karram has been designated by Good Housekeepingmagazine as one of the “Best Doctors in America for Women.” He and his wife Mona co-founded the national, not-for-profit, Foundation for Female Health Awareness, which raises funds to support education and research for women’s health.
Michael Horrell
Executive Director
Michael Horrell possesses a comprehensive background in engineering, medical device innovation, and the acquisition of research funding, providing him with a unique set of skills to contribute to the foundation. Educated in Material Science and Engineering at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Michael went on to work developing safety and manufacturing processes for medical devices. Throughout his schooling, Michael also worked as a grant writer, learning how to generate funding for projects and research.
Michael’s work showcases his ability to tackle the multifaceted challenges of medical device development and research funding. His adeptness in navigating these complex arenas highlights the impact of interdisciplinary knowledge and skills in promoting health innovations. His contribution to the FFHA is marked by a blend of technical acumen and strategic planning in funding initiatives, which collectively drive progress in healthcare technologies and research.
Brian Sullivan
Chief Technology Officer
Brian has been creating interactive user experiences for 30 years in multiple industries from small to large organizations with his media company, Sullyville. Among the high-profile businesses and organizations that Brian has supported, some include Sony, IBM, Xerox, GE, and the United Nations. Brian co-founded a healthcare communication technology company that serves some of the largest healthcare organizations in the country.
Brian earned a B.A. in History and English Creative Writing and an M.Ed. in Instructional Design for Media and Technology from the University of Cincinnati. Brian is passionate about using his talent of unifying technology and the humanities to improve the user experience in healthcare.
Mark D. Walters, MD
Senior Editor English
Mark D. Walters, MD is professor of Surgery and practices in the Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women’s Health Institute at the Cleveland Clinic. He is a renowned educator and a prolific author. Dr. Walters has authored more than 150 publications, 75 book chapters, and 5 books, including Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, 4th Ed. and Hysterectomy for Benign Disease.
Dr. Walters earned his MD degree at the Ohio State University College of Medicine and completed his internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Tufts-New England Medical Center in Boston. He is board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. He is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists, the American Urogynecologic Society, and is Past President of the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons (SGS). Dr. Walters has been recognized for his contributions to the field with many honors and awards, and has been named among the “Best Doctors in America” and “Who’s Who in America.”
Nicholas Vesom
Research Director
As a Clinical Trials Consultant for the Foundation for Female Health Awareness (FFHA), Nicholas advises on the clinical trials portfolio in women’s health and leads efforts to strengthen clinical research infrastructure at FFHA. With over a decade of experience in clinical research operations, digital health, and site enablement, he has worked across academic medical centers, industry sponsors, and startups to optimize study design, streamline regulatory and site activation processes, and implement technology-driven solutions for trial efficiency. He has led initiatives to improve patient recruitment and retention, developed training programs for research staff, and built scalable site networks to expand trial accessibility.
Nicholas has also advised C-suite executives and senior leadership on clinical trial strategy, regulatory compliance, and the integration of decentralized and hybrid trial models. Committed to innovation, he continues to drive strategic partnerships and operational excellence in clinical research.
Anoosha Sri
AI Content Development
Anoosha Sri is a third-year medical student in the MD-MPH program at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, with plans to pursue a career in Obstetrics & Gynecology. She is dedicated to creating meaningful change at the individual level—a principle that guides her across all roles. As Co-President of the UCCOM Class of 2026, she advocates for her peers, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are met. Beyond medical school, she furthers this mission through extracurriculars like her work with the Foundation for Female Health Awareness, where she focuses on providing evidence-based education to promote informed autonomy in healthcare decision-making.
Anoosha earned dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Neuroscience and Psychology, with minors in French, Chemistry, and Biology, from Indiana University Bloomington, graduating with Highest Distinction in 2022. In her (limited) spare time, she enjoys exploring new cuisines, dancing, watching TV, and reading.
Barbara Bunt
Senior Advisor
Having been involved with the Foundation for Female Health Awareness since its conception in 2003, Barbara has the experience and knowledge to provide a unique perspective as our Senior Advisor. In her many years as Executive Director, she planned and participated in several successful yearly Health Day Events and was instrumental in creating and developing (along with Q102 Cincinnati Radio Station) a weekly radio program “You’re Update in Women’s Health” as well as the production of the magazine Women’s Health Today.
Barbara joined the Foundation after thirty years of teaching in the disciplines of Language Arts, English, and Social Studies in middle school and was honored to be a recipient of the 1990 Ashland Oil Achievement Award.
Barbara’s dedication to women’s health has been vital to the Foundation’s mission.
Carlos J. Sarsotti, MD
Senior Editor Spanish
Dr. Carlos Sarsotti received his medical degree from the National University of Rosario in 1985. He served as Resident of General Surgery at UN Rosario and then completed a residency in Gynecology at the Italian Hospital of Buenos Aires. He completed postgraduate training in Gynecological Oncology and in Urogynecology in Argentina. After that, he completed observances in the United States and Canada, both in GynecologicOncology and Urogynecology.He´s nationally BoardCertified in Gynecologic Oncology.
He served as Head of Urogynecology at the Italian Hospital of Buenos Aires. He is the Medical Director of GEDREP, Buenos Aires, creating scholarships for Uroginecologic Postgraduate Trainingin both places. He is currently also director of the Oncology Institute at Sanatorio San Gerónimo inSanta Fe,Argentina
Dr. Sarsotti has taught Urogynecology and Pelvic Floor Surgery in almost all Latin American countries and received recognition from multiple ObGyn National Societies in these countries. He is the author and co-author of several national and international publications and book chapters
Our Founders
Dr. Mickey Karram & Mona Karram
Mickey and Mona Karram founded the Foundation For Female Health Awareness out of a passion to improve the health of women of all ages.
As they grow FFHA to include additional research, education and services for companies whose missions compliment that of the Foundation, their purpose remains centered always on what improves the health of all women.
