THE EMMA FOUNDATION TEAM
Dr. Kristofer Chaffin
Founder, Board Member
Dr. Kristofer T. Chaffin is a pioneering healthcare entrepreneur, regenerative medicine advocate, and philanthropist dedicated to transforming lives through innovative, natural healing approaches. As the founder of The Emma Foundation, he created a nonprofit organization that provides free, cutting-edge regenerative medicine treatments to children and young adults living with spinal cord injuries, paralysis, traumatic brain injuries, and related conditions—removing financial barriers so families can focus solely on recovery and hope.
Dr. Chaffin launched the foundation to offer families what traditional insurance and systems often deny: access to advanced, evidence-backed therapies that promote regeneration at the cellular level. Emma’s remarkable progress—regaining sensation and movement in her legs after years of no improvement—became the spark for a global mission now serving families across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East through clinics in Scottsdale, Arizona; Dubai; and Abu Dhabi.
Charles Lew
Board Member
Charles Lew is a Los Angeles-based attorney, entrepreneur, and strategic advisor with expertise in business law, complex transactions, and growth strategy. As Managing Partner of The Lew Firm and Operating Partner at Twist Capital, he advises founders, investors, and businesses across industries including technology, hospitality, real estate, and sports. With extensive board leadership, public service, and academic experience, Charles brings a unique blend of legal expertise, business strategy, and innovation to the Emma Foundation board.
Jimmy Garza
Board Member
Jimmy Garza is an entrepreneur, investor, and strategic advisor with deep experience building brands across food & beverage, retail, finance, and cross-border business. As Managing Partner at Peña Garza Consulting, he has helped scale companies, secure major retail distribution partnerships, and guide businesses expanding into the U.S. market. With a background in public service, economic development, and business strategy, Jimmy brings decades of leadership, operational expertise, and founder-focused insight to the Emma Foundation board.
Dr. Christopher Delbridge
Medical Director
Dr. Delbridge is a board certified double fellowship trained Neuro and Musculoskeletal Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist.
So what does that mean?
He interprets X-rays, CT scans, Ultrasounds and MRIs and then performs image-guided injection therapies tailored to your imaging and symptoms. Dr. Delbridge, through his expertise, multi-modality treatments and advanced procedural techniques, has become the ”go-to” doc for many physicians, celebrities and professional athletes.
Sela Al Asadi
Director – United Arab Emirates