A BIT ABOUT US
FTR was first founded as a student organization at The College of William & Mary by a group of five ambitious college students in 2019. Here we recognize that healthcare is not a privilege. It is a human right. Our mission is to supply relief from medical debt to ensure that patients have the opportunity to focus on the one thing that truly matters: their health and recovery.
By formulating partnerships with various organizations, hosting fundraisers, and raising awareness on the healthcare epidemic, our team continues to make progress on providing people with the care they deserve.
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OUR LEADERS
JULIANA CANTARUTTI
President & Founder
Juliana is a William & Mary graduate ('22) with a B.S. in Neuroscience & Biochemistry. She’s currently pursuing an M.D. at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, continuing to integrate FTR as a resource for uninsured and underinsured patients within and around her surrounding med school community.
She started FTR following personal and clinical experiences with patients whose recovery was hindered by inaccessible healthcare. Six years later, Juliana, Kiara, and Emma continue to work together to grow FTR on a national scale to reduce the burden of medical debt across the country!
KIARA DOUGLAS
Vice President of Outreach
Kiara is a William & Mary graduate ('22) with a B.S. in Kinesiology & minor in Psychology. She is currently getting her Masters in Physician Assistant studies at Emory & Henry University. Kiara will be graduating as a PA in August 2025, and she plans to work in a rural community in Southwest Virginia. Born and raised in Peru for the first 10 years of her life, Kiara has seen and experienced the depth of suffering endured by a family when they cannot afford medical treatment. Kiara has dedicated herself as a member of the FTR with the hope and promise of touching the lives of many.
EMMA STEPHENSON
Vice President of Community Relations
Emma is a 2 time William and Mary graduate (‘22) with a B.S. in Psychology and a Masters in Psychology (‘24). During her time at W&M, Emma continued the For The Ribbons as acting president. She is currently working towards getting her Doctorate in Psychology through the University of Virginia where she is a part of the Virginia Affect and Interoception Lab studying brain-body connections. Emma’s psychology background plays a crucial role in FTR relations.
WORKING WITH THE BEST
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AROMAS WORLD COFFEE
Williamsburg, VA
Aromas is a Williamsburg staple! We have been partnered since Spring 2021, adding best selling seasonal drinks— like Lavendar Coffee Smoothies, and White Chocolate Pumpkin Mochas— to their menu in support of patients with medical debt! Proceeds from each purchase have helped us raise thousands for our neighbors in need. No doubt, they are a must-try treat, with the WYDaily Newspaper's stamp of approval!
SUPPORTED BY THE BEST
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