Meet Our Founders
The CMC Foundation was started by podiatrists Mark, Chrissy, and Cole whose relationship goes back to their days as undergraduates.
Throughout their studies, one thing they each noticed was an air of competition in the education and medical fields that they felt was unnecessary. This CMC Foundation was born out of the idea that rather than competing with fellow residents and doctors, what’s best for everyone is equal access to knowledge and resources.
Our goal is to give all students and residents the educational opportunities and encouragement they need to improve and to provide quality health information to the general public.
Founder
Dr. Mark Razzante
Founder
Dr. Christina Pratt
Founder
Dr. Coleman O. Clougherty
S.T.E.P.S. Board
Brennan Reardon, President
Dr. Reardon grew up in Fremont, Ohio. She attended The Ohio State University for college and graduated in 2017 with a Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences. She graduated from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in 2021 where she served as Pi Delta President. Brennan recently completed her residency at Wake Forest Baptist Health in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She is now in Mountain View, CA completing a fellowship at the Silicon Valley Comprehensive Foot & Ankle surgical Fellowship.
Zack Hill, Vice President
Dr. Hill went to college at Walsh University where he graduated with his biology/pre-medicine degree. He went to Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Hill completed his residency at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, OH In June of 2024, where he served as chief his final year. Zack is currently completing a one-year fellowship at AHN/Indy Foot and Ankle Reconstruction Surgical Fellowship In Indianapolis, Indiana.
Sarah Messina, Event Chair
Dr. Messina attended college at the University of Michigan where she majored in Biological Anthropology. She is a graduate of Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine where she served as the Ohio Podiatric Medical Student Association Secretary. She spent her first two years of residency at Detroit Medical Center and completed her third year at Ascension St Johns, in Detroit. She is now in private practice at North Oakland Foot & Ankle in Michigan.
Nate LeSueur, Treasurer
Dr. Nate LeSueur was inspired to pursue a career in medicine by his father, who was a chiropractor. His goals are to be a problem solver, always be kind, and never do anything without first knowing it will better the patient's life. After earning his bachelor's degree in Applied Biological Sciences at Arizona State University, Dr. LeSueur moved his family to Independence, Ohio, where he earned his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from Kent State University. He and his family then moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, where Dr. LeSueur completed his foot and ankle surgical residency at Intermountain Medical Center. He is currently working for Owensboro Health Hospital System with his clinic being primarily in Madisonville Kentucky. Dr. LeSueur's personal interests include his family, photography and athletic pursuits. "Family holds a special place in my heart, and I value the quality time spent with my wife and kids," he says.
Michael Sweeney, Academic Chair
Dr. Sweeney is from Ford City, Pennsylvania. He obtained his Bachelor Degree from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. He then went on to Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine to obtain his DPM. He completed his residency training at the University of Louisville, this past June, where he was chief resident. Currently he is completing a fellowship in Waycross, Georgia focusing on Limb Deformity and Reconstruction.
Preston Carr, Marketing Chair
Dr. Preston Carr is a board qualified foot and ankle surgeon offering services at both New Age Foot & Ankle Surgery in Richmond Virginia. He is an Ohio native who received a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry at the University of Cincinnati. He continued his studies and received a Masters degree in Pharmacology and Cell Biophysics thereafter. He later obtained his doctorate degree from Kent State University in Cleveland, Ohio in 2021. Dr. Carr completed a three-year intensive residency at a level 1 trauma center at Inova hospital in Fairfax Virginia, where he served as chief resident spanning 10+ hospital and surgical center branches. His training includes complex limb deformity correction and reconstructive in forefoot and rearfoot lower extremity pathology. Dr. Carr is currently practicing in Richmond, Virginia as a foot and ankle surgeon.
Trenton Leo, Recruitment
Dr. Trenton Leo is from Twinsburg, Ohio and a proud graduate of Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine, Dr. Leo’s journey into the world of foot and ankle care was marked by a deep-seated desire to restore quality of life and enable pain-free ambulation for his patients. He completed his residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School, specializing in Charcot neuroarthropathy and limb reconstruction. Beyond the confines of the clinic and operating room, Dr. Leo enjoys spending time with his wife, Brooke, and furry companion, Malibu as well as teeing off on the golf course, cheering on all Ohio sports, and volunteering for STEPS.
Anna Grace Mauro, Fundraising
Anna Grace Mauro was born and raised in Detroit and is currently working in her father's podiatry practice, Warren Podiatry. She attended Michigan State for undergrad and went on to receive her doctor of podiatric medicine degree from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine. She completed her residency in 2023 at Ascension Macomb-Oakland in Michigan. She absolutely loves to travel and explore different cities and is Sicilian, so a love for food is at her core. When not working with the STEPS program, she is out trying a new restaurant.
Tung Dao, Student Recruitment & Fundraising Chair
Dr. Tung Dao practices at Orthopedic Specialists and Sports Medicine in Granville, Ohio. He holds a biochemistry degree from Kent State University and a master's in medical physiology from Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Dao completed his residency at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio, and a fellowship in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery at the Silicon Valley Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Fellowship in Mountain View, California. In his free time, he enjoys being with his wife, child, and three dogs.
Mason Kitchens, Marketing & Social Media Chair
Mason Kitchens is a third-year podiatric medical student at Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. He earned his B.S. in Psychology from the University of Texas at Dallas in 2022. Mason is passionate about serving underrepresented communities and has participated in multiple medical mission trips to Central America. He aspires to pursue a career in academia, where he can contribute to both education and patient care.
Eric Hancok, Fundraising Chair
Eric Hancock, DPM was born and raised in Cleveland, OH. He attended St. Olaf College and earned a Bachelors degree in Biology. He went on to graduate from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (KSUCPM) and is a current second year resident at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation.
Founder
Dr. Mark Razzante
Dr. Mark Razzante is proud to be a co-founder of Ohio Foot and Ankle Specialists in Cleveland, Ohio, where he is an American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery Board Qualified surgeon in Foot and Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery.
Founder
Dr. Coleman Clougherty
Dr. Coleman O. Clougherty is a foot and ankle surgeon practicing at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. He specializes in treating complex lower limb conditions such as congenital and acquired post-traumatic angular deformities, and focuses on limb salvage of the lower extremities.
Founder
Dr. Christina Pratt
Dr. Pratt received her undergraduate degree from John Carroll University and thereafter obtained a Master’s degree in Medical Ethics from Case Western Reserve University before going on to earn her medical degree at the California School of Podiatric Medicine in Oakland, CA.
Dr. Christina Pratt
Dr. Pratt received her undergraduate degree from John Carroll University and thereafter obtained a Master's degree in Medical Ethics from Case Western Reserve University before going on to earn her medical degree at the California School of Podiatric Medicine in Oakland, CA.
Dr. Coleman O. Clougherty
Dr. Coleman O. Clougherty is a foot and ankle surgeon practicing at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. He specializes in treating complex lower limb conditions such as congenital and acquired post-traumatic angular deformities, and focuses on limb salvage of the lower extremities.
Dr. Mark Razzante
Dr. Mark Razzante is proud to be a co-founder of Ohio Foot and Ankle Specialists in Cleveland, Ohio, where he is an American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery Board Qualified surgeon in Foot and Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery.
Dr. Mark Razzante
Dr. Mark Razzante is proud to be a co-founder of Ohio Foot and Ankle Specialists in Cleveland, Ohio, where he is an American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery Board Qualified surgeon in Foot and Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery.
In addition, he is a full-time faculty member at Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine, where he educates students and residents in the clinic and operating room.
After completing his surgical residency at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center in downtown Cleveland, he spent the last two years as a full-time faculty member where he obtained his degree in podiatric medicine and surgery.
At the California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, California, Dr. Razzante spent two years teaching in the classroom and clinic as a member of the Podiatric Surgery Department. He spent time in clinics both at Highland Hospital in Oakland, CA and Kaiser Permanente in Antioch, CA. In his first full year as faculty, he was the recipient of the Samuel Merritt University Faculty of the Year award.
After moving back home, Dr. Razzante is excited to spend time with his five younger brothers and get back to attending Cleveland sporting events. He also enjoys any chance he can to get outside with his wife Christina and his Yorkie Polly.
Beyond his surgical residency training, Dr. Razzante has completed advanced training in the Ilizarov external fixation technique, ankle arthroscopy and obtained certification for total ankle replacement.
Dr. Razzante attended John Carroll University for his undergraduate education and obtained a Master’s degree in Bioethics at Case Western Reserve University.
Dr. Coleman Clougherty
Dr. Coleman O. Clougherty is a foot and ankle surgeon practicing at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. He specializes in treating complex lower limb conditions such as congenital and acquired post-traumatic angular deformities, and focuses on limb salvage of the lower extremities.
His passion in reconstruction goes beyond the clinic with his extensive interest in community medicine and his involvement as an active member of the American Microsurgical Orthoplastic Society (AMOS). Dr. Clougherty has extensive experience in muscle flap procedures and peripheral nerve surgery.
Dr. Clougherty completed his residency at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. He is an active Attending Physician in the newly created Surgical Residency Training Program Cleveland Clinic, and also serves as an Adjunct Faculty Member and Visiting Professor at the Samuel Merritt University College of Podiatric Medicine.
Dr. Clougherty completed his undergraduate studies at John Carroll University and then obtained his Master’s degree in Bioethics at Case Western Reserve University. He lives and dies with the Cleveland sports teams and loves his time with his three young boys who are all wrangled in by his wife and community manager Annalise.
Dr. Christina Pratt
Dr. Pratt received her undergraduate degree from John Carroll University and thereafter obtained a Master’s degree in Medical Ethics from Case Western Reserve University before going on to earn her medical degree at the California School of Podiatric Medicine in Oakland, CA.
She served as the school’s national delegate to the American Podiatric Medical Students’ Association. Dr. Pratt’s three-year surgical residency with reconstructive rearfoot & ankle training was completed at The Cleveland Clinic, Mercy Health and Akron General Hospitals. In her third year, Dr. Pratt served as Chief Resident and was actively involved throughout her training with the Northern Ohio Foot & Ankle Foundation.
After serving her alma mater as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Podiatric Surgery at the California School of Podiatric Medicine and as a staff physician at Highland Hospital in Oakland, California, Dr. Pratt returned to her hometown to join the faculty at Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine and to see patients in private practice.
She currently serves as a primary course instructor for second and third year medical students, and was awarded the KSUCPM Faculty of the Year award in her first year as faculty. She is an American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery Board Qualified foot and ankle surgeon with training in both foot and reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery, specializing in elective forefoot surgery.
Her hospital affiliations include Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital and Lutheran Hospital as well as St. Vincent Charity Hospital and UH Parma.
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