Our Team | Medical Education Foundation

Medical Education Foundation

About the founders

We are George and Yoleetah Ilodi, co-founders of the Medical Education Foundation. Our journey began with a shared passion for improving health outcomes through education and access. As physicians and educators, we’ve seen firsthand how knowledge can empower individuals and transform communities. Together, we founded this organization to bridge healthcare gaps, inspire the next generation of medical leaders and spread the joy of medical education.

Yoleetah Ilodi, MD FACP

George Ilodi, DO

Meet Our Team

Our dedicated team is committed to enhancing healthcare education and access in all communities.

Christina Clark MSN, APRN, ACNP-BC

Board Vice President

Christina S. Clark is a Board-Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in healthcare. A proud graduate of Case Western Reserve University, she is passionate about lifelong learning and shaping the future of medicine. In her role as an Advanced Practice Provider in Hospitalist Medicine, she trains both new and experienced healthcare professionals and serves as a dedicated mentor and preceptor for students at all levels. Beyond her professional work, Christina is a devoted wife and mother, active church volunteer, and committed community leader.

Alyssa Buzzacco

Co-Treasurer

Alyssa Buzzacco, raised in Youngstown, Ohio, is a proud graduate of The University of Akron and a passionate educator with seven years of experience teaching in inner-city schools. Her dedication to her students and commitment to educational equity have shaped her impactful career. Now a devoted mother, Alyssa continues to serve her community, balancing family life with her deep-rooted mission to inspire and uplift the next generation. Through her work with the Medical Education Foundation, she brings both heart and insight to advancing education and opportunity for all.

Our Dedication to Medical Education

Did you know that only 1 in 10 adults in the U.S. can fully understand and use everyday health information? That means nearly 90% of adults struggle with doctor’s instructions, thus unable to make informed health decisions. Which leads to:

6 out of 10 adults in the U.S. have at least one chronic disease
4 out of 10 are living with two or more
(Source: CDC)

Many of these conditions—like diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure—can be prevented or better managed with early education and awareness. But the reality is, not everyone has access to the tools and knowledge needed to stay healthy.

At the Medical Education Foundation, we believe communities thrive when people are empowered. That starts with understanding your body, your choices, and your access to care. We're closing the gap with relatable, evidence-based healthcare education that meets people where they are—especially youth, families, and communities often left out of the conversation.