Supporters Like You
Read about supporters who stand up for merit in medicine.
Dr. Charles Roberts
“In recent years, we have seen the rise of identity politics in healthcare. Ideologies, such as DEI, in my opinion, are extremely detrimental to patients and practitioners alike. This is why I support Do No Harm individually, and through The Roberts Foundation, which is philosophically aligned. We hope our gifts make a difference and restore the pursuit of excellence and the criteria of merit in medicine.”
As a member and supporter since 2023, Dr. Roberts is a fantastic partner and advocate for Do No Harm’s work and mission.
Dr. Roman Bronfenbrener
For Dr. Roman Bronfenbrener, the fight to keep identity politics out of medicine isn’t just professional, it’s personal.
As a dual board-certified Dermatologist, Mohs Surgeon, and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman Center, Roman’s career has been defined by merit and excellence. From graduating summa cum laude to serving as Chief Resident at Stony Brook and Memorial Sloan Kettering, he has dedicated his life to the “medical whodunit” — using dermoscopy and advanced surgery to solve the most complex patient cases.
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Roman’s perspective is shaped by a history many Americans haven’t experienced. His family immigrated from the Soviet Union as refugees to escape a system where identity politics fueled rampant antisemitism and xenophobia.
“My personal convictions were reinforced when I encountered DEI and Critical Race Theory being introduced into medicine,” he says. “It’s a clear conflict when physicians need to focus on treating their patients, not becoming social justice warriors.”
From Concern to Action
Roman first connected with Do No Harm after identifying a discriminatory physician directory that he viewed as an “obvious example of racism” in the field. He recognized Do No Harm as the crucial force needed to challenge a toxic culture that prioritizes skin color over skill.
In October 2024, Roman attended a Do No Harm gathering in Philadelphia, where he found a community of like-minded professionals committed to reclaiming the soul of healthcare. Hearing stories like that of Dr. Kevin Jon Williams — who faced discrimination while applying for NIH grants — solidified his belief that Do No Harm is the “tip of the spear” in the restoration of medical integrity.
A Legacy of Excellence
Today, Roman lives in Bucks County with his wife and three children. He supports Do No Harm because he believes that protecting the patient-physician relationship is the only way to ensure every individual is treated with dignity.
“Donations to Do No Harm will pay off in dividends for the health of our country,” Roman explains. “They are on the front lines of restoring justice, fairness, and merit to medicine.”
Picture: Sandy with her dog Fritz, whom she adopted before she was fired by the Humane Society.
Sandra Graham
Sandra Graham has spent most of her life caring for people and animals alike. After 46 years as a physical therapist and 11 as a Humane Society volunteer, she had planned to spend her retirement doing what she loved — until a single pronoun ended it. Here’s her story:
“I have been a Physical Therapist for 46 years with a Master of Science degree in health education. I have spent a large portion of my life helping injured bodies and souls to heal.
I am appalled that health professionals knowingly cause harm to intact healthy bodies, especially to children who have been indoctrinated and manipulated by the adults in their lives.”
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“The infiltration of this ideology has also affected me personally.
I volunteered for 11 years at the Humane Society, giving over 4,000 hours of my time. I was fired because I referred to a young female staff member as “she” when I was enquiring as to how she was doing after a bad dog bite. I had no idea she was transgender after working with her for six months. A male staff member viciously verbally attacked me in the main lobby. I was called insensitive, and he was yelling, “It’s he.”
I was investigated by human resources and had meetings with administrators whom I thought were my friends. I dedicated years of my life to the Humane Society, an organization I had hoped to continue with through my retirement. This experience has left me feeling dejected.
I knew there must be others in the medical community who agreed this madness must end, which led me to Do No Harm.
I support Do No Harm financially because of how harmful and irrational identity politics are to our healthcare system. I know people risk their careers and livelihoods by speaking out, but it’s necessary if we want to see things change. I’m glad to have found Do No Harm and have a place to voice my opinions.”
What others are saying…
“As a psychiatrist, I’ve personally seen “anti-racism” in healthcare promote division and discrimination, undermining patient care. It’s pervasive in education, research, and practice, favoring ideology over equity. We need balanced approaches that ensure true equality and respect for all.”
“When the leaders of the American College of Surgeons banned me for life for objecting to their embrace of antiracism and DEI, I was totally isolated and silenced. Do No Harm gave me indispensable support and a voice with which to push back against illiberal progressive ideology in medicine.”
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