They are volunteers who are passionate influencers, unstoppable advocates and hard-nosed truth–tellers—key stakeholders committed to broadening impact and spreading the word about living well with a diagnosis. Their matchless insights are often living proof of what works to help PMD Alliance educate, inform, connect and inspire those seeking knowledge and resources to improve their quality of life.
PMD Alliance Ambassadors
No Stopping Us!
“We are all in this together; the struggles of others are not theirs solely to bear.”
What do Ambassadors do?
Ambassadors draw on their unique gifts and talents to raise awareness, share resources, tips and tricks throughout local, regional, national and global communities. By engaging people in our programs and resources, they help communicate the PMD Alliance philosophy:
- People are not defined by their diagnosis.
- Learning is a team sport.
- Enthusiasm is our driving force.
Benefits of Being an Ambassador
Here are just a few benefits of volunteering:
- Active role in shaping the future of PMD Alliance.
- Early and exclusive access to new resources & content.
- Recognition as an Ambassador on our website.
- Reciprocal promotion for your community on our website, app and social channels.
Become an Ambassador
Our Ambassadors are a handpicked crew of volunteers who demonstrate supportive energy, shared values and active engagement. Interested in being one?
Step 1:
Take a moment to fill out this form and we’ll be in touch soon!
Step 2:
We will schedule a call with a PMD Alliance team member. This step allows us to see if you align with the mission and vision of PMD Alliance, and if we align with how you want to contribute to your community.
Step 3:
If our expectations align, you will be on-boarded as a PMD Alliance Ambassador!
Step 4:
To maintain your Ambassador status, you must attend at least 4 bi-monthly online meetings a year.
12 Ways to Be Involved
Support Group Leader
How do you earn this “Verified SGL Shield”?
- Attend a PMD Alliance In Sync SGL Fundamentals Training
- Attend 4 of the monthly In Sync Roundtables in a 6-month period
- Start or continue facilitating a support group for your community for the past 6 months.
- Meet with a PMD Alliance Staff Member
Community Advocate
Influencer
Blogger
You contribute to our website with an article at least twice a year.
Speaker
Fundraiser
Researcher
Trainer
Event Organizer
- Renew! Retreat® – One-of-a-kind workshop designed with two simultaneous tracks: one for care partners and adult children AND one for those with movement disorders.
- Get Out!™ – These events are social gatherings with educational themes to allow people to spend time with new and existing friends. The core of this program is the research that social health is essential for brain health and longevity.
- In Sync® Regional Workshop – Seize opportunities to learn from other trailblazers and expand your regional network of peers.
Wellness Instructor
Educator
Creator
Meet Our Ambassadors
Our Ambassadors are happy to connect. Click on their name to send them an email. Each Ambassador brings their own perspective to their corner of the country, but all share the same defining vision: Proving the doubters and the naysayers wrong. They can and do raise their hands to set up and make an impact in lives. Together, let’s raise a movement that builds community.
Eric Aquino
Easton, PA
Sabela Avión Martínez
Long Island City, NY
John Baumann
Sarasota, FL
José Cabassa
New York, NY
Kathleen Carter
Tucson, AZ
Robin Cohen
Cherry Hill, NJ
Laura Crawford
New Port Richey, FL
Payton Davies
Oro Valley, AZ
Dr. Maria De Leon
Nacogdoches, TX
Lori DePorter
York, PA
Bill Devine
Maple Shade, NJ
Lisbeth Garces
Escondido, CA
Dr. Marilyn Hart
Tucson, AZ
Perry Heilman
Sun City, AZ
Carol Helming
Tucson, AZ
Dave Henkelman
Pensacola, FL
Valerie Herrero
Odessa, FL
David Higgins
San Diego, CA
Myra Hirschhorn
Willingboro, NJ
Roger Jenkins
Rossville, IN
Christina Jeyachandran
Australia
Charlotte Juarez
Houston, TX
Clara Kluge
Pasadena, CA
Bobby Krause
Pennsylvania
Craig Krivin
Sun City, AZ
Stacey Macaluso
Mt. Laurel, NJ
Karen Malkin
Basking Ridge, NJ
Melissa Marcia-Hrbcek
Crosswell, MI
Kristin Matteson
Newport, RI
Frank Mundo
Islesboro, ME
Kristina Neely
Opelika, AL
Sergio Ramos
Fort Worth, TX
Megan Onesko
Charlottesville, VA
Karen Raphael
Hudson, NY
Judy Reynolds
Sun City, AZ
Gregory Ritscher
Panama City Beach, FL
David Rivera
Whitehall, PA
Kelley Roberson
Watauga, TX
Judith Sachs
Philadelphia, PA
Vera Shury
Tucson, AZ
Lauren Simmons
Mission Viejo, CA
Barbara Skutka
Cedar Grove
Wendy Sorem
Appleton, WI
Sarah Stegall
Las Cruces, NM
Sherry Vigliotti
Moriches, NY
Jane Williams
London, KY
Julie Worden
Brooklyn, NY
Yolie Work
Las Cruces, NM
Josie Zamora
Georgetown, TX