About the Speakers
Randi J. Hagerman
Developmental pediatrician Randi J. Hagerman, MD, FAAP, is a highly regarded professional within the Fragile X community. She co-founded the National Fragile X Foundation in 1984 and served on the board for 25 years. In 2009, she decided it was time to step aside and let others bring their expertise to the board, though she continues to help guide the foundation to this day.
There is no aspect of the NFXF that Randi has not helped shape. Her strength as both a clinician and researcher has informed the NFXF mission and strategic plan. She and her husband, Dr. Paul Hagerman, generously support the NFXF mission. While Randi is no longer a board member, she is active on the NFXF Scientific & Clinical Advisory Committee and the Fragile X Clinical & Research Consortium where she represents the UC Davis Medical Center’s MIND Institute as medical director of the Fragile X Clinic.
Randi continues to be a sought-after speaker and her work has expanded from Fragile X syndrome to all Fragile X-associated disorders. Randi is continually on the go as an international spokesperson for Fragile X. Fortunately, she’s only seconds away by phone when we need to call upon her for her guidance, advice, and wisdom.
Heather Hipp
Heather Hipp, MD, is an associate professor at the Emory University School of Medicine and works at the Emory Reproductive Center caring for patients with reproductive endocrine disorders and infertility.
Dr. Hipp helped author the recent Fragile X Clinical & Research Consortium guidelines for FXPOI (Fragile X-associated primary ovarian insufficiency). Dr. Hipp is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology (OB-GYN) and reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI). She maintains a special clinical interest in women with primary ovarian insufficiency (POI), working to care for their overall health and reproductive needs. She currently serves as the subspecialty resident educator for the REI rotation, is the program director for the REI fellowship, and is the director for the Emory Egg Bank. Dr. Hipp is also an advisor in the NFXF’s Research Readiness Program.
Dr. Hipp graduated from Duke University with double majors in biology and English and then matriculated at Emory University for her doctorate and graduated cum laude. She stayed at Emory for her residency in gynecology and obstetrics, where she served as administrative chief resident for her final year and her fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. During her fellowship in REI, she worked with Emory’s National Fragile X Center on ongoing analysis of genetic modifiers of POI in women with the Fragile X premutation.
Emily Allen
Marsha Mailick
Moderated By
Linda Sorensen
Linda has been a member of the NFXF team since 2004. She has over 25 years of experience in non-profit programs, operations management, and board and volunteer development. She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s in adult education and organizational development. She loves the company of her family and friends and enjoys golf, along with entertaining, traveling, and reading great books.
