![]() ![]() She is a community partner to the research team and a staunch advocate for bringing resources to NYC Black and Hispanic communities. Currently, she is the Manager of the Neurorehabilitation Research Lab at Teachers College and an interventionist for research studies involving the self-management of physical activity routines in early-stage Parkinson’s Disease.Īnita Parker is a licensed social worker and serves as the Community Outreach Director of St. She has over ten years of clinical experience in neurorehabilitation. She currently holds a position on the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy’s Parkinson Disease Knowledge Translation Taskforce which is aimed at synthesizing and translating scientific evidence to disperse applications, products and tools for clinicians, and people with Parkinson’s to use readily.Īlissa Pacheco, OTR/L is a Licensed and Board Certified Occupational Therapist who is currently in pursuit of her EdD in Movement Science and Education at Teachers College, Columbia University with a focus on Motor Learning & Control. She is a PhD candidate at Teachers College, Columbia University where she studies exercise induced neuroplasticity and physical activity behavior change across neurodegenerative diseases. Her future plans include pursuing a career in healthcare administration or management in order to improve patient experience and satisfaction, as well as communication and transparency within healthcare.Ĭhelsea Macpherson is a Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in adult neurorehabilitation. She is honored to be part of a meaningful project that she hopes will touch lives in the Black and Brown community. Michele Lin is currently a student at Barnard College of Columbia University and a research assistant at the Neurorehabilitation Research Laboratory (NRL). She is grateful to be a part of this project and help share the PD Movers’ stories to make Parkinson’s disease care more accessible. She received her Masters in Applied Physiology at Teachers College, Columbia University, and is continuing in the program, pursuing her PhD in Kinesiology. Her interests include mental health, health care disparities, and training future social workers how to work within the field of movement disorders, and neurology.ĭanielle Kipnis, MA is a yoga instructor and dancer specializing in yoga, breathing, and movement for neurodegenerative disorders as well as emotional and physical traumas and pain. She is also the Social Work Manager for the Department of Neurology and a part-time psychotherapist within her own private practice. ![]() Doctors and researchers at CUIMC and Teachers College, Columbia UniversityĮrika Adelman, LCSW, SIFI joined the Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) Movement Disorders team as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Center of Excellence Coordinator for the Parkinson's Foundation, and CurePSP in August 2023. Through his faith and the help of a neurologist and psychologist, he finds the strength to continue doing what he loves. KERMIT SMITH, a enthusiastic football coach and avid traveler, had his life upturned when he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. He longs for the way his life used to be, but is grateful that he is able to share his journey and story with others, hoping to impact others and make it better for them. He was a musician in high school, served in the United States Air Force, was an employee of the United States Postal Service and is a dedicated athlete. He feels strongly that there is no excuse for his prolonged diagnosis just because he, a young Black male, does not fit the typical PD profile of an “old white male.”ĭON RANSOM is a man of many talents. After nine years of experiencing symptoms, several misdiagnoses, and even losing his job, he finally received a proper diagnosis. She admires her husband’s determination to fight this disease and is hopeful for the future.įor RICHARD HUCKABEE, it was a long journey to his diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. As she navigates her role, she learns the importance of being patient with her mom, forgiving herself when days don’t go as planned, and relying on her faith to help sustain her and practice gratitude.ĪNGELA HUCKABEE is the wife of Richard Huckabee, who has Parkinson’s disease. LORRAINE HAYE is a caregiver for her mom with Parkinson’s disease. Today, she counts her blessings, including her family, friends, doctors, and the PD community, all who have supported her through the rough days. After several years, she bravely mustered up the courage to ask for help. Due to a scary experience with medications, VICTORIA DILLARD tried to manage Parkinson’s disease on her own. ![]()
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