BIO

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

Kata M. Kertesz engages in public policy issues surrounding Medicare, those dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid, oral health in Medicare, and other matters regarding access to health care. Ms. Kertesz engages in federal administrative and … [Read more...] about Kata Kertesz

Mary Ashkar has worked as an attorney for the Center for Medicare Advocacy since 2002.  She is currently a senior attorney, co-manages the cases of the Center’s largest client, and provides legal assistance, education, and representation on behalf of … [Read more...] about Mary Ashkar

Amy Hall, MPA, is the Minority Staff Director of the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, U.S. House of Representatives. Prior to serving in this role, she worked for more than a decade at the Committee on Energy and Commerce working … [Read more...] about Amy Hall