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The Western Neuropathy Association is led by a volunteer Board of Directors. 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

• Pam Hart, President
  Pam has served on the WNA Board for over 10 years. She was originally drawn to the organization because of its mission of support as her husband had diabetic neuropathy and she was anxious to find help for him, as well as understand the causes and relief agents. Pam stayed on the board because of Bev Anderson and her deep knowledge of the condition. With her background in Clinical Laboratories, Technology and Non-profit Organizations, Pam has been pleased to contribute to the development of the organization.

• Darrell O'Sullivan, Vice President, Treasurer
  Darrell joined the WNA to help provide support to those suffering from Peripheral Neuropathy by using his medical background in Microbiology and Clinical Laboratory Science and his experience in managing his own ongoing peripheral neuropathy.

• Glenn Ribotsky, Secretary
  Since his unusual acute onset body-wide neuropathy presentation in 2003, Glenn has made it his business to learn all that is learnable about neuropathy, the syndromes that cause it, the tests to determine these, and possible treatments and therapies. He has brought his knowledge to numerous neuropathy forums, conferences, magazine interviews, and podcasts. He has also been part of numerous support groups, both in-person and virtual, looking to help both the newly diagnosed and long-term patients gain the background and language needed to become their own advocates in medical offices, workplaces, and legislatures. He continues to use his vast databases and archives in the service of ending the status of neuropathy as 'the most common condition you've never heard of.'

• Katherine Stenzel, Director, Editor of Neuropathy Hope newsletter.
  Katherine was the leader of the existing Houston Support Group when the group joined WNA in February 2020. She transitioned the group to virtual and adding two more monthly virtual support groups. Bev nominated her as a Director in March 2021. When Bev retired, Katherine volunteered to be the Editor of Neuropathy Hope.

• John Phillips, Director, Membership Chairperson
  John joined WNA in June of 2020 seeking support and to help gain a better understanding of his SFPN and CIDP. He eventually transitioned to the leader for the newly developed virtual “Open Discussion” support group in 2021 and became a Director with the WNA in April of 2022.

• Samantha Fields, Director
  Samantha joined the Western Neuropathy Association (WNA) as an advocate and voice for those living with peripheral neuropathy. Diagnosed in 2017, she draws from her personal experience managing chronic illness and disability to empower others through education and support. Samantha is passionate about using and sharing information on assistive aids, devices, and technology to help people live safer, more independent lives. She was elected to the WNA board as a Director in October 2024 and is dedicated to raising awareness of neuropathy and fostering connections within the community.

• Erika McDannell, Director
  Erika joined the Western Neuropathy Association looking for information and support - and that's what she found. She joined the board in February 2024 and hopes to use her background in marketing, as well as her continuous study of social work and psychology, to further our mission of empowering those impacted by neuropathy.

• Shana Phelps, Director
  Shana was diagnosed in 2020 with neuropathy that affects her whole body. Using her experience in marketing and teaching, Shana hopes to foster connections, support others, and raise awareness of neuropathy. Shana joined the WNA board in July 2023.

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