Meet Our Founder | CEO
Dr. Jonatha Leicher
Board certified Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience in emergency, trauma, cardiovascular, and critical care across leading health systems. She holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Arizona, with advanced training from Harvard, Stanford, and Mayo Clinic, and certifications in critical care, neuro-assessment, and regulatory trial management. Dr. Leicher specializes in complex cardiopulmonary, renal, and neurologic cases, integrating conventional and evidence-based complementary therapies.
Leadership & Core Pillars
Visionary Strategic Leadership
As Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Leicher provides clear, forward-thinking leadership that guides Healing Hope International's mission and long-term strategy. She ensures that all initiatives are purpose-driven and aligned with the organization's commitment to compassionate healing and global patient empowerment.
Global Patient Advocacy
Dr. Leicher leads international patient advocacy efforts, including compassionate use programs, with a steadfast commitment to dignity, respect, and equitable access to care. Her work centers on ensuring that patients and families are heard, supported, and meaningfully represented throughout their healing journey.
Ethical Integrity & Responsible Communication
Integrity is foundational to Dr. Leicher's leadership. She upholds the highest ethical standards in governance, clinical collaboration, and public communication—particularly in the responsible discussion of emerging medical therapies—fostering trust, transparency, and accountability at every level of the organization.
Global Partnership Development & Collaboration
Through strategic collaboration, Dr. Leicher builds strong partnerships with clinicians, researchers, international treatment centers, and mission-aligned organizations. These alliances expand access to innovative, life-changing therapies and strengthen Healing Hope International's global impact.
Sustainable Organizational Growth & Community Engagement
Dr. Leicher leads intentional, sustainable organizational growth while nurturing a vibrant global community. She cultivates environments that support healing, education, and collaboration, ensuring that the organization's values are reflected across all programs, partnerships, and outreach initiatives.
Meet Our Regulatory Affairs Director:
Tamara Tamas
Tamara bridges cutting edge cellular therapies with patient care as our regulatory strategist and biochemist. With over 15 years of experience in research, she is advancing into complex regulatory frameworks to create viable pathways for innovative treatments to reach patients in need.
Scientific Foundation
MS in Biopharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs and Chemistry degree with biochemistry focus. Her specialized training enables her to understand the molecular mechanisms of cellular therapies while developing regulatory strategies that satisfy scientific and safety requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
Manufacturing Expertise
Specialized in cGMP-compliant cell therapy production and cleanroom operations. Tamara has implemented quality management systems for cellular manufacturing facilities in three countries and trains teams on maintaining regulatory compliance throughout the production process.
Global Access
Coordinates international therapy delivery through compassionate use frameworks. She has successfully facilitated treatment access for over 200 patients across 14 countries through expanded access programs, physician coordination, and hospital exemptions.
Tamara's comprehensive approach integrates regulatory strategy with practical implementation, ensuring that promising therapies can overcome administrative barriers to reach patients with urgent medical needs. Her work includes developing regulatory documentation, navigating Ethics Committee approvals, and creating patient specific access plans for complex cases.
As a recognized expert in her field, Tamara regularly consults with regulatory agencies and contributes to policy discussions about improving access pathways for experimental treatments. Her patient centered philosophy drives her commitment to finding creative solutions within existing regulatory frameworks.
Founded by Tamara C Tamas, Biochemist & Clinical Research Professional
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Meet Our Director of Patient Advocacy:
Natalie Hope
Natalie Hope is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and patient care advocate, specializing in guiding families through the complexities of pediatric brain injury. Her Master's degree in Clinical Counselling and trauma expertise, combined with her personal experience as a mother navigating her son's recovery, provides a unique blend of professional insight and heartfelt empathy.
Our Approach: Compassionate Guidance
Holistic Healing Focus
Natalie champions a holistic approach that integrates clinical counselling, robust patient advocacy, and spiritual support, believing that true healing encompasses emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being for the entire family.
Empowering Parent Advocacy
She is dedicated to equipping parents with reliable information, connecting them to leading physicians and regenerative therapies, and empowering them to make informed decisions for their children's care.
Community & Support
Passionate about alleviating parental isolation, Natalie ensures families feel seen, heard, and strengthened, fostering a supportive community where no parent walks their child's healing journey alone.
Natalie's calling is rooted in the belief that even in the darkest seasons, there is hope, help, and the possibility of healing. Her work brings vital support and connection to families navigating challenging medical landscapes.
Advancing the Understanding of Emerging Therapies Through Observational Research