Thirty years ago, when Katie was just a kid, she met Parkinson’s for the first time. She was born and raised in South Carolina on…
Anissa Mitchell, Chief Program OfficerOctober 1, 2022
“I asked my mother once, ‘Why did you name me Zarela? Why couldn’t you give me a normal name like Gabriela or Maritza?’ And she…
Anissa Mitchell, Chief Program OfficerJune 29, 2022
"I didn't know what I wanted to do, but I always knew the woman I wanted to be." -Diane von Furstenberg The Social Work Seed …
Anissa Mitchell, Chief Program OfficerMarch 5, 2022
"I asked my mother once, ‘Why did you name me Zarela? Why couldn’t you give me a normal name like Gabriela or Maritza?’ And she…
Anissa Mitchell, Chief Program OfficerJuly 31, 2021
We continue to get real with care partners and adult children in our Getting Real!™ Online virtual community. Have you joined us yet? This virtual community…
Anissa Mitchell, Chief Program OfficerMay 31, 2021
Dyskinesias – involuntary, erratic, writhing motions of the arms, legs, face, or trunk- are a symptom experienced by up to 30% of people with Parkinson’s taking levodopa. PMD…
Anissa Mitchell, Chief Program OfficerApril 30, 2021
Robin Williams captivated millions with his quick wit, his physical humor, charm, and a lively, indescribable spark that was the essence of his being. The…
Anissa Mitchell, Chief Program OfficerMarch 31, 2021
PMD Alliance had the special privilege to partner with Dr. Yasar Torres-Yaghi, Georgetown University, and Acadia to offer a mini-series on topics that many people…
Anissa Mitchell, Chief Program OfficerNovember 30, 2020
