About APDA APDA About APDA American Parkinson Disease Association The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is the largest grassroots network dedicated to fighting Parkinson’s disease (PD) and works tirelessly to help the approximately one million with PD in the United States live life to the fullest in the face of this chronic, neurological disorder. Founded in 1961, APDA has raised and invested more than $226 million to provide outstanding patient services and educational programs, elevate public awareness about the disease, and support research designed to unlock the mysteries of PD and ultimately put an end to this disease. To join us in the fight against PD and to learn more about the support APDA provides nationally through our network of Chapters and Information & Referral (I&R) Centers, as well as our national Research Program and Centers for Advanced Research, please visit us at www.apdaparkinson.org. View and download Financial Reports Read our 2019 – 2021 Strategic Plan Senior Leadership Leslie A. Chambers, MSPH President & CEO Rebecca Gilbert, MD, PhD Senior Vice President, Chief Scientific Officer Email Rebecca Robin Kornhaber, MSW Senior Vice President, National Programs and Partnerships Email Robin Michelle Harman McDonald, MSW, LSW Senior Vice President of Chapter Development & Field Operations Email Michelle Scientific Advisory Board David G. Standaert, MD, PhD Chairman of Scientific Advisory Board Learn more about our Scientific Advisory Board Members. Board of Directors Tom Penett, Esq. Chairman Executive Committee Vice Chairman Sally Ann Esposito Browne Secretary Donna J.C. Fanelli, DNP Treasurer Bernard F. Battista Board Members Elizabeth Braun, RN Athol Cochrane Mario J. Esposito, Jr. Lisa Esposito, DVM Elena Imperato Patrick F. McDermott Michael Melnicke David G. Standaert, MD, PhD Honorary Chairman of the Board of Directors Fred Greene (served 1992-2016) Emeritus Board Members Donna Marie Foti The Hon. John Fusco Paul G. Gazzara, MD Michael Halkias John Z. Marangos, Esq. Frank Petruzzi Robert Pirrello Dorothy Reimers Scott Schefrin Jay A. Springer, Esq. Martin Tuchman Jerry Wells, Esq. En Español APDA in Your Community
