BreatheCon 2025 Co-Chairs and Contest Judges

The judges panel will consist of the BreatheCon 2025 co-chairs and CF Foundation communications and community conferences staff.
 
Tiffany McDaniel (she/her)
Bellport, New York

Tiffany McDaniel is an adult living with with cystic fibrosis. She was born in 1988  and  diagnosed at one year old. She resides in New York. She stays active by doing yoga and dancing. She is the program coordinator for BreatheStrong CF. Tiffany has a passion for helping people in her community. She also has her degree in American Sign Language.

Brandon Wright (he/him)
Lebanon, Ohio

Brandon lives in Ohio with his husband, 2 dogs, 2 cats, and a potbellied Pig. He has a younger brother (also living with CF) and an older Sister (without CF). He loves kayaking, being outside, playing with his 4-legged children, traveling, food, wine, and being with family!

Caleigh Haber-Takayama (she/her)
Barcelona, Spain

Caleigh is a dynamic force in the realm of patient advocacy and empowerment. As the CEO and founder of Fight2Breathe, she has dedicated her career to making a tangible difference in the lives of individuals facing similar health challenges to herself. With a strong background in fundraising, public speaking, writing and social media. Caleigh combines her diverse skill set to inspire and educate audiences worldwide. Her expertise lies in the intersection of healthcare, patient advocacy, and social impact, propelled by her passion for improving care and raising awareness. Since receiving her second double lung transplant, she lives an independent and successful life achieving new goals every day - including being a wish granter for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, being a part of the Rare Compassion Program as a patient advocate, and public speaking for other organizations such as the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Mauli Ola Foundation, Global Genes, One Legacy, Donate Life and the United Network for Organ Sharing.