Tricia Rawh is Executive Director of the CRF Center for Education, where she is responsible for the strategic direction and execution of CRF’s global educational portfolio. Since assuming the role in 2017, she has led the growth of CRF’s flagship conferences, including Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT), New York Valves, and Technology and Heart Failure Therapeutics (THT), among others. She has also spearheaded the international expansion of CRF’s programs through TCT Plus meetings in Latin America, the Middle East, and India.

In addition, she oversees CRF’s digital strategy through platforms such as TCTMD, the foundation’s news and education hub for interventional cardiovascular professionals, and CRF Connect, its on-demand learning platform. She also leads CRF’s branding, public relations, and communications efforts.

Before becoming Executive Director, Ms. Rawh helped lead strategic initiatives across CRF’s business development, program management, and marketing teams, contributing to the foundation’s growth since joining in 2008.

Her leadership has advanced professional education for healthcare providers worldwide and strengthened CRF’s position as a global leader in cardiovascular innovation and education.

She holds a B.A. in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and a Project Management Certificate from New York University.

Ligia Alas-Guerra, Director, Meetings is responsible for leading the meeting planning function, strategy, and execution of all aspects of event/meeting management, including budget preparation and site selection for the CRF Center for Education. She manages a staff of meeting planners and works with vendors and internal resources to execute the logistical operations for CRF’s educational meetings throughout the year. Ligia has extensive experience working across internal and external functional groups, full-cycle project management, budget ownership, and is a dedicated client liaison for internal and external stakeholders. Prior to joining CRF, she was Director of Meetings and Events at Valeant Pharmaceuticals. She also spent more than 10 years at Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceutical, leading the planning and execution of over 200 major domestic and international meetings with up to 11,000 attendees.

Liza Alegado, Director, Program Development is responsible for the development of CRF programs within the Center for Education and oversees the program team. The Program Team manages the project deliverables related to program content and collaborates with physician course directors to ensure CRF’s standard of high-quality medical educational events. Liza joined CRF in 2013 as Program Coordinator for CED. Prior to CRF, she was an Associate Research Scholar at New York University, managing a national initiative to improve outcomes of depression and worked as a Research Coordinator at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center.

Catherine Brosnan, CMP, Director, Meetings and Operations, supports the Executive Director of the CRF Center for Education in overseeing day-to-day operations and the execution of CRF’s educational meetings, digital initiatives, and departmental activities. She collaborates with CED directors to implement processes that enhance efficiency and ensure smooth operations. With over a decade at CRF, Catherine has played a key role in the growth and advancement of TCT and other major programs through her expertise in meeting logistics and operations.

Dylan Eddleman, Director, Conference Technology & Infrastructure, is responsible for overseeing the strategic design and planning of event technology, in conjunction with the Director, Meetings, for CRF’s educational meetings. Collaborating with internal stakeholders and audiovisual vendors globally, he ensures seamless event execution.

Dylan is a seasoned event leader with a proven track record of driving innovation and operational excellence through collaborative partnerships and visionary leadership. Renowned for delivering exceptional event experiences, he expertly blends production expertise with a customer-centric mindset. Dylan is highly regarded for his strategic insight, business acumen, and steadfast commitment to service excellence. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Florida State University.

Heather Mastrogiovanni, Director, Business Development & Industry Relations, oversees the Center for Education business development operations, which includes exhibits, sponsorships, satellite programs, and grant acquisitions. Drawing upon her strong passion for building connections that drive innovation and create lasting value, Heather plays a key role in shaping CRF’s strategic growth.

With a background in medical device marketing and medical affairs operations, Heather brings a unique and valuable perspective to CRF, leveraging extensive industry experience to develop impactful partnerships and initiatives. She holds a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering and a master’s degree in engineering and management, further complementing her expertise.

Thaifa S. Smith, MHA, Director, CME and Scientific Programs, is responsible for managing the program development and compliance for all Continuing Medical Education and Call for Science functions and joined CRF in 2022. Prior to joining CRF, she was the Director of Global Medical Education at Operation Smile and Director of CME and Physician Professional Development at Christiana Care Health System. Thaifa was able to achieve ACCME accreditation for one of the largest academic based medical centers in Delaware.

Thaifa has over 15 years of medical education, physician professional development, accreditation, and credentialing experience. She managed a portfolio of educational activities offered to 11,000 learners nationally and organized a fragmented system of CME activities into a comprehensive institutional program of value-driven, peer-reviewed, and professional education trainings. Thaifa has a Masters Degree in Health Care Administration from the University of Maryland.