BIO

As the Chief Program and Policy Officer of the Christopher & Dana reeve Foundation, Regina Blye oversees operations of the National Paralysis Resource Center by developing and delivering programs that provide the critical services and resources … [Read more...] about Regina Blye

Sophia Colley is a CNA at a nursing home in Titusville, Florida.  She was born in Jamaica and started working in healthcare soon after arriving in the United States in 1989.  She is an active MPO, delegate and spokesperson for 1199SEIU Florida. She … [Read more...] about Sophia Colley

John Marmarou, DPT, MSCS, Founder and Executive Director of 810 MS Specialty Center, received his Masters of Science in Physical Therapy (2004) and Doctorate in Physical Therapy (2010) from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA. Prior to … [Read more...] about John Marmarou

Nicole Jorwic is the Chief of Advocacy and Campaigns at Caring Across Generations. Before joining Caring Across, Nicole was Senior Director of Public Policy and Senior Executive Officer of State Advocacy at The Arc of the United States. Before coming … [Read more...] about Nicole Jorwic

Ai-jen Poo is a next-generation labor leader, award-winning organizer, author, and a leading voice in the women’s movement. She is the President of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, Executive Director of Caring Across Generations, Senior … [Read more...] about Ai-jen Poo

As an amputee and childhood bone cancer survivor, Ted Kennedy, Jr., has been an active leader in the disability rights and independent living movements nearly his entire life. He is a Board Member and Immediate Past Chair of the American Association … [Read more...] about Ted Kennedy, Jr.

Ady Barkan is an organizer and campaigner, who Politico deemed “the most powerful activist in America.” Over his career, Ady has specialized in bringing policy makers face to face with the people whose lives their decisions shape, and generating … [Read more...] about Ady Barkan

Dr. Emily Cleveland Manchanda is an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the Boston University School of Medicine, and works clinically in the Emergency Department at Boston Medical Center. As the Director for Equity Initiatives within the … [Read more...] about Dr. Emily Cleveland Manchanda

Wey-Wey Kwok is a Senior Attorney at the Center for Medicare Advocacy.  She provides legal assistance, analysis, and education on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries, particularly in the areas of home health, hospice, and nursing home coverage.  She is … [Read more...] about Wey-Wey Kwok