Behind the Scenes of “The Kitchen”

Sung Poblete, PhD, RN, is the Chief Executive Officer of FARE. Prior to joining FARE in 2022, she served as CEO of Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) for more than a decade. Early in her career, she held executive positions with a focus on patient outcomes and disease management. Notably, as vice president of clinical operations for a subsidiary of Fresenius Medical Care North America, she developed and implemented a national chronic kidney disease management program. As executive director of the Oxford Health Plans Foundation, she facilitated grants that furthered research and programs aimed at improving health care delivery. She currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors for Apricity Health, UbiVac, Proteus, Osteosarcoma Institute, and the Pacific Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Consortium (PNOC), and she is on the advisory board of Nok Nok and Medically Home.

Dr. Poblete has been the recipient of numerous high-level research funding grants from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, and private foundations. She earned her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees, as well as a doctorate in nursing, from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, which honored her with a 2016 induction into the Rutgers Hall of Distinguished Alumni.

Following a standout 13 year run in the NFL including winning a Super Bowl, Jason McCourty has seamlessly transitioned into a successful broadcasting career. Jason left an indelible mark on the NFL through his exceptional skills, leadership, and unwavering dedication to his teammates.

Jason played his collegiate football at Rutgers before being drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the 6th round of the 2009 NFL Draft. Throughout his tenure with the Titans, Jason demonstrated an uncanny ability to read the game, providing crucial defensive plays and solidifying his reputation as a reliable cornerback.

A pivotal moment in McCourty's career occurred in 2018 when he and his twin brother, Devin, shared the field as New England Patriots, becoming the first twins to ever win a Super Bowl as teammates. This unique and heartwarming experience added another layer to Jason's legacy, showcasing the importance of family bonds and shared accomplishments in the competitive world of professional sports.

Jason McCourty announced his retirement from the NFL in May of 2022. Only months after stepping away from the game he joined NFL Networks’ Emmy Award winning “Good Morning Football” as a co-host and was immediately recognized for his talents, earning the Sports Illustrated Sports Media Award for Best Replacement. In 2024 Jason left GMFB and expanded his role as a game analyst for CBS Sports and joined ESPN as a weekly contributor on Get Up, NFL Live, First Take and Sportscenter.

While Jason is known for his professional accomplishments, it’s his work in the community that truly tells the story of the person behind the celebrity. While playing in the NFL, Jason was nominated for countless community awards including the Walter Payton Man of the Year, The Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian and the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award. Jason and his twin brother, Devin were inducted into the Rutgers University Hall of Distinguished Alumni, the highest honor any alumnus can receive.

In 2013, Jason and Devin launched their “Tackle Sickle Cell” Campaign in partnership with Embrace Kids Foundation (located in New Brunswick, NJ) with the aim of educating the public, increasing blood donations and raising money and awareness for the fight against sickle cell disease. To date, Tackle Sickle Cell has raised over 2.5 million dollars net profit to support families battling sickle cell. Jason currently serves on the Boston Medical Center Philanthropic Trust. In 2024, Jason, himself a food allergy dad, joined forces with FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education) as an Innovation Ambassador. Jason and his wife Melissa are parents to three children—Liana, Kaiden and Kai (pictured).
 

Dr. Edith Perez serves as the FARE Health Equity Advisory Council Co-Chair. She is an internationally recognized translational researcher and cancer specialist, and Professor Emeritus at Mayo Clinic. She served as chief medical officer at Bolt Biotherapeutics from 2020-2024, where she oversaw regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, biostatistics, and medical affairs for the company’s diverse clinical development and early-stage immuno-oncology pipeline. Previously, Dr. Perez was vice president and head of the BioOncology Medical Unit at Genentech, Inc., overseeing all U.S. hematology and oncology medical affairs. Dr. Perez spent the first 20 years of her career at the Mayo Clinic where she was active in teaching, research, and patient care, with a focus on breast cancer and translational biomarkers. She has authored over 700 peer reviewed manuscripts and abstracts.  Dr. Perez is also a member of the Puerto Rico Science, Technology & Research Trust.

Dr. Perez earned her medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine and completed her residency in internal medicine at the Loma Linda University Medical Center in California. She served as a general internist in the Division of National Health Services Corps in Los Angeles and completed her hematology/oncology fellowship at the UC Davis School of Medicine. Dr. Perez also has pursued leadership, management, and executive development at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard Kennedy School in Boston. Dr. Perez is board-certified in internal medicine, medical oncology, and hematology.

Pat Capra is the CEO of Legend Agency, a full service sports marketing and talent representation firm. Pat handles contract negotiations, appearances and endorsement opportunities for professional athletes, coaches and broadcasters. In addition to assisting clients with their business affairs, he has also created and managed a number of high-profile charitable initiatives for his clients, which have resulted in net proceeds over $3 million raised for the non-profits his clients are affiliated with. Pat currently serves on the Boards of The Reed Foundation for Autism and The Hurley Family Foundation and is the Director of The McCourty Twins Tackle Sickle Cell Campaign and the Anthony Fasano Foundation.

Michael is FARE’s Video Content Producer, responsible for creating entertaining and informative content for FARE’s social media and video channels. Michael is a producer, director, editor and development executive with over 15 years of experience, creating high quality content for television and streaming platforms. Previously, Michael served as VP of Development for Grandma’s House Entertainment where he developed and produced shows for major networks, cable, and streaming platforms. Some include FOX, Netflix, TBS, IFC, E!, Travel Channel, and PopTV.  Michael is also an award-winning filmmaker, taking home honors for several of his short films and web series, including this year’s Lift-Off Global Network Festival and HorrorHaus Film Festival. He currently lives in Los Angeles with his young daughter, and when he’s not building Legos, having pretend tea parties or Minecraft-ing, he can usually be found decompressing on the golf course or watching his beloved Minnesota Vikings. 

As FARE’s Director of Brand Marketing, Brian is responsible for assisting in the creation and development of the organization's overall marketing strategy. Brian is a creative marketing professional who specializes in brand storytelling, client relations, and digital engagement across all platforms. He is also an accomplished photojournalist whose work has been featured in publications around the world. Prior to joining FARE, Brian worked as a creative director, producer, and social media strategist, combining his understanding of brand culture and acquisition strategy to develop and execute strategic creative programs from end to end. A graduate of Loyola Marymount University with a degree in marketing and communications, Brian now lives in Los Angeles CA where he continues to pursue his passions of photography and professional modeling.

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