About APDA About APDAAmerican Parkinson Disease AssociationThe American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is the largest grassroots network dedicated to fighting Parkinson’s disease (PD) and works tirelessly to assist the more than 1 million Americans with Parkinson’s disease live life to the fullest in the face of this chronic, neurological disorder. Founded in 1961, APDA has raised and invested more than $170 million to provide outstanding patient services and educational programs, elevate public awareness about the disease, and support research designed to unlock the mysteries of Parkinson’s disease and ultimately put an end to this disease. Join us in the fight against Parkinson’s disease and to learn more about the support APDA provides nationally through our network of Chapters and Information and Referral (I&R) Centers, as well as our national Research Program and Centers for Advanced Research.View and download Financial ReportsRead our 2015 – 2018 Strategic PlanSenior LeadershipLeslie A. ChambersPresident & CEORebecca Gilbert, MD, PhDVice President, Chief Scientific Officer Email RebeccaRobin Kornhaber, MSWVice President of Programs & Services Email RobinStephanie PaulVice President Development & Marketing Email StephaniePenny Westberry, MSWVice President of Chapter Development & Field Operations Email PennyEloise CaggianoSenior Director of Development Email EloiseCheryl WeinerController Email CherylScientific & Medical AffairsG. Frederick Wooten, Jr, MDScientific and Medical Affairs AdvisorDavid G. Standaert, MD, PhDChairman of Scientific Advisory BoardLearn more about our Scientific Advisory Board Members.Board of DirectorsExecutive Committee Patrick McDermott Chairman Thomas K. Penett, Esq. 1st Vice Chairman Sally Ann Esposito Browne Secretary Elena Imperato Treasurer Mario J. Esposito, Jr. David J. Butler Athol CochraneBoard MembersElizabeth Braun George Esposito, Jr., Esq. Lisa Esposito, DVM Donna J.C. Fanelli Michael Melnicke Joel A. Miele, Jr., PE David G. Standaert, MD, PhDHonorary Chairman of the Board of DirectorsFred GreeneHonorary Board MembersMatilda Cuomo Istavan F. Elek Richard Grasso Michael Learned Brooke ShieldsEmeritus Board MembersDonna 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 EspañolAPDA in Your CommunityShare this page:
