Directors
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Kimberly is the Founder and President of the Iatrogenic Research Alliance, an organization dedicated to funding and facilitating research into protracted withdrawal from psychiatric drugs, starting at the cellular level.
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Kimberly's work is driven by a combination of perspectives: her own experience going through protracted withdrawal, and her clinical background working in the ICU, where she witnessed firsthand the lasting damage certain drugs can cause. That combination became the foundation for a new mission — understanding why some people develop protracted withdrawal from psychiatric medications while others don't.
Kimberly Konzal - President
Sherri Underland - Treasurer
Sherri Underland is an accountant, business owner, and patient advocate with over 30 years of experience in administration, operations, and community engagement. After experiencing severe challenges related to antidepressant withdrawal, she became deeply involved in supporting individuals navigating medication tapering and recovery.
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Drawing from both personal experience and the managing of an online peer-support community, Sherri has worked to connect individuals with educational resources, lived-experience support, and evidence-informed tapering information. She is particularly passionate about increasing awareness surrounding antidepressant withdrawal, medication harm, informed consent, and the need for safer deprescribing practices.
Brittany Fedoruk is an operations leader and project management professional with a background spanning healthcare, organizational strategy, and process improvement. As a Director of Operations, she has led multimillion-dollar organizations across logistics, hospitality, and e-commerce, developing scalable systems, implementing technology solutions, improving operational efficiency, and guiding teams through complex challenges.
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Before transitioning into operations, Brittany worked within the hospital system, gaining firsthand insight into patient care and the challenges within healthcare delivery. She holds an Associate Degree in Health Science and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, bringing together an understanding of healthcare systems, human behavior, and organizational improvement. She is passionate about advancing research and awareness surrounding iatrogenic harm and contributing to solutions that promote greater transparency, accountability, and patient safety.