About 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 $185 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 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 Stephanie Paul Senior Vice President Development & Marketing Email Stephanie Cheryl Weiner Senior Director, Finance and Administration Email Cheryl Scientific Advisory Board David G. Standaert, MD, PhD Chairman of Scientific Advisory Board Learn more about our Scientific Advisory Board Members. Board of Directors Patrick McDermott Chairman Executive Committee Thomas K. Penett, Esq. 1st Vice Chairman Sally Ann Esposito Browne Secretary Elena Maestrone Imperato Treasurer Mario J. Esposito, Jr. Athol Cochrane Board Members Bernard Battista Elizabeth Braun Lisa Esposito, DVM Donna J.C. Fanelli Michael Melnicke Joel A. Miele, Jr., PE David G. Standaert, MD, PhD Honorary Chairman of the Board of Directors Fred Greene 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
