About Us
The Pelvic Pain Coalition of Utah is a registered nonprofit organization serving Utah residents through education, advocacy, fundraising events, and community support for pelvic pain conditions including endometriosis and related disorders.
Meet Our Team
Meet the Pelvic Pain Coalition of Utah team advancing endometriosis education, pelvic pain support, advocacy, and research awareness across Utah.
Leadership & Board of Directors
Melissa Dean
President & Co-Founder
Pelvic Pain Coalition of Utah
Doctor Mark W. Dassel
Medical Advisory Board Chair
Board-Certified Gynecologic Surgeon
Endometriosis & Chronic Pelvic Pain Specialist
Tiffany Holmes
Board Member
Ashley Hendrickson
Vice President and Co-founder
Pelvic Pain Coalition of Utah
Sherry Harding
Board Member
About Mark W. Dassel
Dr. Mark Dassel is a fellowship-trained minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon (MIGS) with advanced expertise in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain. He completed his MIGS fellowship at the University of Louisville and has extensive experience in laparoscopic and robotic gynecologic surgery.
Dr. Dassel is deeply committed to improving the lives of patients with complex gynecologic conditions, offering individualized care that prioritizes long-term relief and quality of life. His clinical focus includes endometriosis excision, pelvic pain evaluation, and minimally invasive management of fibroids and other benign gynecologic disorders.
He serves as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Utah School of Medicine, where he contributes to resident education and surgical training. Dr. Dassel is also active in national organizations, including the International Pelvic Pain Society (IPPS), and has presented on topics related to pelvic pain and advanced gynecologic surgery.