Board of Directors
Dr. Christopher Cooper, MD, MPH
Dr. Christopher Cooper is a South Carolina native and a graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. Prior to graduating from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Dr. Cooper received a master’s degree in public health and bachelor's degrees in biology and chemistry from the University of South Carolina. Dr. Cooper worked as a registered nurse in the ER and ICU at Palmetto Health for several years before studying to become a physician. He has an excellent bedside manner and is highly regarded by his patients and colleagues.
Director
Miranda Craig
Miranda Craig has over fifteen years of experience working with and advocating for individuals with disabilities. Miranda has specialized in vocational rehabilitation and workforce development, with an emphasis on rehabilitation counseling and job placement strategies. She has worked with employers throughout South Carolina to ensure proper accommodations for employees. Miranda received her Master's degree from the University of South Carolina in Rehabilitation Counseling where she was honored with the Distinguished Rehabilitation Counseling Student Award. Miranda is proud to volunteer her time with Pandemic Patients to achieve the best outcomes for those living with long COVID.
Director
Christopher Floyd
Christopher Floyd is the CEO and co-founder of Pandemic Patients. During the coronavirus pandemic, Christopher lost several family members to COVID-19, which inspired him to focus on raising awareness about COVID-19 and providing relief to people who have been affected by it. Christopher graduated magna cum laude from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Leadership in 2013.
Chairman
Ty Godwin
Ty is a former software sales executive in the telecommunications industry working for a variety of start-ups over his career along with stints at Lucent and Tellabs. Ty enjoyed traveling as far as Moscow and Cairo to consult with customers. Ty was an avid runner, having raced in five Boston Marathons, but his greatest joy was racing with Liam as part of Team Hoyt San Diego. Ty has been raising awareness and advocating for long COVID patients since he was exposed to COVID-19 in 2020.
Director
Andrew Wylam
Andrew Wylam is the President and co-founder of Pandemic Patients and the Executive Director of Pandemic Legal. As a lawyer with an extensive background in patient advocacy and government relations, Andrew guides the organization in its engagement with policymakers and the public to provide support and services to people affected by COVID-19. Andrew currently serves as a long COVID patient representative on the NIH RECOVER Initiative's Electronic Health Records (EHR) Coordinating Committee. Andrew graduated with honors from Quinnipiac University School of Law’s Health Law program in 2014 and is licensed to practice law in Washington, D.C.
Director
Pandemic Patients is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.
