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2021 MitoAction International Metabolic Conference – Friday Kick-Off – Kira Mann and Paul Harty

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About the Speaker

Paul Harty

Paul Harty is the Chief Solutions Officer of Sevenstep RPO, a Motion Recruitment Partners company. Sevenstep is a leading provider of large-scale hiring solutions, using a unique team-based model of RPO services delivery. Paul is responsible for the companies strategic solutions suite of services and leads the innovation team that drives new technology approaches to solve clients most urgent talent recruiting and talent management strategies. Prior to joining Sevenstep, Paul spent 15 years building and managing a successful technology recruiting and placement businesses. He lives in the Boston area with his wife and children. His son, Matthew, died of Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency at the age of 8. While searching for answers for his son's disabilities and managing through a long diagnosis process, Paul discovered MitoAction as a strong support system and a way to gain knowledge about Mito. Paul became an active member to guarantee that other caregivers or patients who are faced with Mito have access to continued support and knowledge that is so necessary when dealing with rare disease.

Kira Mann

Kira serves as CEO of MitoAction and champions the growth of the programs and services offered by MitoAction. Her priority is to ensure that each and every person affected by mitochondrial disease knows they are not alone and that the MitoAction team will be here every step of their journey. Kira is committed to stewarding key funding opportunities, strengthening the organization’s business development and governance and working with the community to increase MitoAction’s national impact and presence in the areas of aware- ness, education and advocacy.

“I am honored to lead this incredible team who works tirelessly each and every day on behalf of the amazing community we serve. I love hearing from our families, and I welcome you to reach out, share your story and help ensure that MitoAction is doing everything we can to pro- vide the support and services that are most meaningful to you.”

Contact Kira at kira@mitoaction.org or call 248-797-2399.