Wendi Neckameyer

Wendi Neckameyer is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in grants management, development, and academic research. Currently serving as Grants Manager at Paraquad since October 2020, Wendi previously held the position of Development Specialist at Feed My People from February 2017 to August 2020, where significant achievements included securing grant funding and establishing internship programs. Wendi is also the Founder and Executive Director of Special Horses Inc. since 2009. In an academic role, Wendi was a Professor of Pharmacology and Physiology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine from 1992 to 2016, focusing on research regarding stress effects on neural development and securing funding from prestigious organizations. Wendi holds a Ph.D. in Viral Oncology from The Rockefeller University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Cornell University.