Built From Lived Experience

The Stephanie A. Wynn Foundation, Inc., was established to ensure that individuals and families affected by Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis have access to trusted information, meaningful support, and help navigating the healthcare system. Through patient navigation, education, advocacy, and community partnerships, we help people feel informed, supported, and empowered throughout their IBD journey.

We believe no one should have to navigate IBD alone.

The Stephanie A. Wynn Foundation

The Stephanie A. Wynn Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 2021 following Founder Stephanie A. Wynn’s transformative near-death experience with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), specifically Crohn’s Disease.

This pivotal experience deepened her appreciation for survival and illuminated the critical need for greater access to healthcare, education, financial resources, navigation, and support for individuals and communities affected by IBD, with particular attention to those experiencing significant barriers to care.

Today, the Foundation works to improve outcomes for individuals and families affected by Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis through patient navigation, provider and community education, trusted resources, partnerships, and support.

Our Mission

To eliminate health disparities and improve outcomes for individuals and communities affected by Inflammatory Bowel Disease through comprehensive support services, with priority given to underserved populations facing the greatest barriers to healthcare.

Our Vision

To enhance the quality of life for all individuals affected by Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis by improving access to quality healthcare, financial support, education, and community resources.

We envision a future where zip code, economic status, or demographic background does not determine health outcomes, with particular focus on reducing the disproportionate burden of IBD in communities experiencing the greatest health disparities.

Our Core Values

Compassion

We lead with empathy and understanding, recognizing the unique experiences and challenges of individuals and families affected by IBD.

Integrity

We are guided by strong ethical principles and operate with honesty, transparency, and respect in all that we do.

Diversity

We value and embrace different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, recognizing that diversity strengthens our organization, partnerships, and ability to serve communities.

Leadership

We strive to lead through innovation, advocacy, education, and action to improve the experiences and outcomes of individuals and communities affected by IBD.

Education

We believe knowledge empowers people. We provide individuals, families, healthcare professionals, and communities with information and resources that support informed healthcare decisions.

Collaboration

We believe meaningful change happens through partnership. We work alongside patients, healthcare professionals, community organizations, educational institutions, corporations, and other partners to strengthen our collective impact.

Accountability

We remain accountable to our mission, our partners, and the communities we serve by evaluating our work, measuring our impact, and continuously improving our programs and services.

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