American Parkinson Disease Association
Our Vision: A world without Parkinson’s disease.
Our Mission: Every day, we provide the support, education, research, and community that helps everyone impacted by Parkinson’s disease live life to the fullest.
About APDA: The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is a nationwide grassroots network dedicated to fighting Parkinson’s disease (PD) and works tirelessly to help the approximately one million people 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 $313 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 in the fight against PD and to learn more about the support APDA provides nationally through a network of Chapters and Information & Referral (I&R) Centers, as well as a national Research Program and APDA Centers for Advanced Research, please explore our website, make a donation, or contact us at any time.
Senior Leadership
Leslie A.
Chambers, MSPH
President & CEO
Michelle Harman
McDonald, MSW, LSW
Chief Operating Officer
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Rebecca
Gilbert, MD, PhD
Chief Mission Officer
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Eloise Caggiano
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
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Heather Hays, OTR, MHA, FACHE, CFRE
Vice President, Development
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Rosa Peña, MSW
Vice President, Programs & Services
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Chris Salicco
Vice President, Finance & Administration
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Jean Allenbach
Regional Director –
West, Upper Midwest, and Southeast
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Catherine Krane
Regional Director –
Midwest
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Bill Patjane
Regional Director –
Northeast
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Charlene Allo
National Director, Field Operations & Training
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Scientific Advisory Board
David G. Standaert, MD, PhD
Chair
Board of Directors
Bernard F. Battista
Chair
Executive Committee
Donna J.C. Fanelli, DNP
Vice Chair & Secretary
Patrick F. McDermott, CLU, ChFC, CAP
Treasurer
Elena Maestrone Imperato
Member
Board Members
J. Zoë Beckerman, JD, MPH
Sally Ann Esposito Browne
Lisa Esposito, DVM
Adalynn E. Harris, PhD, MPH, MHA
Thomas K. Penett, Esq.
Scientific Advisory Board Chair
David G. Standaert, MD, PhD
Honorary Chair of the Board of Directors
Vincent Gattullo
Fred Greene (served 1992-2016)