About Us
WELCOME TO
Michigan Parkinson Foundation
Since 1983, we have been dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by Parkinson’s disease through compassionate care, trusted resources, and meaningful community connections. Today, our work is guided by four key pillars: Community, Exercise, Education, and Respite, helping individuals, care partners, and families find support, strength, and hope throughout every stage of the Parkinson’s journey.
Our Mission
We strive to empower and support individuals impacted by Parkinson’s and related movement disorders with their care partners, families & healthcare professionals.
We ensure that everyone with Parkinson’s or a related disorder has access to responsive, compassionate, and quality care. We are committed to fostering awareness and creating a supportive community so that those with Parkinson’s disease never feel alone. We encourage people to get involved through educational programs, movement activities, and events.
Four Pillars. One Mission.
Supporting Michigan’s Parkinson’s community through connection, education, movement, and care.
Community Programs
Creating meaningful connections that build community and inspire hope.
Exercise Programs
Building strength, balance, and confidence through accessible exercise.
Respite Programs
Volunteer Led
Through the support of our volunteers, we are able to create impactful programs and meaningful relationships statewide.
Donation Based
With the support of our donors and community partners, we provide programs, resources, and care to thousands of families statewide.
Support for All
Open to all individuals, families, and care partners impacted by Parkinson’s disease.
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Meet Our Team
Kristin Rossi
Chief Executive Officer
Kellee Johnson
Director of Operations
Julia Wall
Director of Education
Stephanie Woznak, LMSW
Director of Social Services
Katie Alexander, CMP
Special Events Manager
Deb Colling
Director of Fitness
Torrey Davenport, DPT
Northern Michigan Programs Manager
Jennifer Muscat, MSW
Program Outreach Manager
Lisa Anga
Philanthropic Advisor
Meri Sheen
Database Manager
Michigan Parkinsons Foundation Board of Directors
Jeff Laethem
Chairman
Aaron Ellenbogen, D.O., MPH
President
Lawrence Millman, CPA
Treasurer
Deanna Hatmaker, MSA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Vice Chair
Jeffrey Appel, Esquire
Vice Chair
Brian True
Vice Chair
Kristin Rossi
Chief Executive Officer
David Floore
Matthew Floore
Edwin B. George, M.D., Ph.D.
Brian True
Vice Chair
Kristin Rossi
Chief Executive Officer
David Floore
Matthew Floore
Edwin B. George, M.D., Ph.D.
Nate Jolliff, CSCP
Mary Sue Lanigan
Peter A. LeWitt, M.D.
Sheela Manyam
Gary Gavin
Randy Pagel
Honorable Sara Schimke
Danette Taylor, DO, MS
Richard Winkelman
Dan Jaroshewich
Professional Advisory Board
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Professional Advisory Board
President, Board of Directors
Movement Disorder Specialist
Michigan Institute of Neurological Disorders
Physical Therapist
CEO Blatt Rehabilitation Consultants
Geriatric Psychiatrist
Henry Ford Health
Neurosurgeon
Spectrum Health
Movement Disorder Specialist
Neurologist
Henry Ford Health
Movement Disorder Specialist
Associate Clinical Professor of Neurology, Director, Deep Brain Stimulation Clinic,
Co-Director, Movement Disorder Clinic, University of Michigan Medical Center
University of Michigan
MSU Neuroscience Program,
BioMolecular Science (Cell and Molecular Biology)
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Occupational Therapist
Residential Home Health
Chief of Neurology, Ascension Health Michigan
Geriatric Psychiatrist
Henry Ford Health System
Movement Disorder Specialist
Henry Ford Health System
Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology
University of Michigan
Neurology, Bronson Methodist & Children’s Hospital
Bronson Neuroscience Center
Assistant Professor of Neurology, Wayne State University School of Medicine,
Harper University Hospital and the John D. Dingell Veterans Administration
Hospital in Detroit and is Director of the Movement Disorders Center at
Wayne State University and the John D. Dingell Veterans Administration Hospital;
Detroit Medical Center of Neurology
Movement Disorder Specialist
Associate Professor, Department of Neurology and Ophthalmology
and Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology,
Michigan State University School of Human Medicine and
School of Osteopathic Medicine
MSU Department of Neurology & Ophthalmology
Movement Disorder Specialist
Henry Ford Health System; Assistant Professor of Neurology,
Wayne State University School of Medicine.
Henry Ford Health System
Movement Disorder Specialist
Henry Ford Health System; Assistant Professor of Neurology,
Wayne State University School of Medicine.
Henry Ford Health System
Movement Disorder Specialist
Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center, Henry Ford Hospital.
Professor of Neurology, Wayne State University School of Medicine
Physical Therapist
Director of Exercise, Michigan Parkinson Foundation
Movement Disorder Specialist
Associate Professor
Department of Neurological Sciences, Rush Medical College
Associate Professor of Neurosurgery, Neurology, Anesthesiology and Biomedical Engineering
Associate Chair, Clinical and Translational Research
Director, Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery Fellowship
University of Michigan
Movement Disorder Specialist
Michigan State University
Department of Neurology
Lead Physician, Functional Neurosurgery
Covenant Health Care
Movement Disorder Specialist
Neurologist
Mercy Health and Munson Healthcare
Movement Disorder Specialist
Michigan State University Movement Disorders
Assistant Professor
Michigan State University
Movement Disorder Specialist
Neurologist
Mercy Health and Munson Healthcare
Movement Disorder Specialist
Assistant Professor
Department of Neurology
University of Michigan
Clinical Social Worker
Movement Disorders Surgery Program
University of Michigan Health System
CONTACT US
More than 35,000 people in Michigan are living with Parkinson’s disease. You are not alone in your journey. Contact us today to access support, resources, and a community dedicated to helping you live well with Parkinson’s.
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