About
The American Parkinson Disease Association Illinois Chapter provides people with Parkinson’s disease, care partners, medical professionals, students and other interested individuals leading edge programming, medical and support system referrals, exercise classes, support groups, educational programs, newsletters and printed literature. The Chapter also informs individuals about current studies and research projects related to Parkinson’s disease in which they might wish to participate.
Our Mission
The American Parkinson Disease Association’s mission is that every day, we provide the support, education, and research that will help everyone impacted by Parkinson’s disease live life to the fullest.
APDA Illinois Chapter Staff and Board of Directors
Chapter Staff
Melanie Adams, Executive Director, madams@apdaparkinson.org
Executive Director
Email Melanie
708-522-4772
Mary Wesley, Program Coordinator, mwesley@apdaparkinson.org
Program Coordinator
Email Mary
708-329-9527
Alix Huffman, Regional Office Coordinator, ahuffman@apdaparkinson.org
Regional Office Coordinator
Email Alix
636-778-3379
Laura Rossmann
Regional OffiRegional Director of Marketing & Communicationsce Coordinator
Email Laura
636-778-3380
Catherine
Krane
Regional Director
(636)681-3239
Email Catherine
Board of Directors
Jessica Kirby-Aranda, President
Michael Hill – Vice President
Jim Sullivan, Treasurer
Melanie Chavin
Dan Glisovic
Ed Hatteberg
Alex Houston
Sydney Jackson
Claudia Ong
Austin Pohlman
Shannon Rylko
Jennifer Vince
Emeritus Directors
Roger Halleen
APDA Illinois Chapter
P.O. Box 814
River Grove, Illinois 60171
708.329.9527
apdail@apdaparkinson.org
Career Opportunities
There are no current job openings.