ABOUT THE NJ CHAPTER

The New Jersey Chapter sponsors the following programs:

Family Services: The Chapter supports a range of medical, mental health, genetic, and social-service programs through the HD Family Service Center at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.

Education: The Chapter utilizes a variety of media to explain HD and the daily problems facing HD families to the general public. The Chapter has a lending library and publishes a newsletter semi-annually. The Chapter also works to publicize HD in conjunction with its fund raising events.

Research: The Chapter supports HDSA’s national research program. The Chapter also disseminates the latest research findings to families and the public.

CHAPTER ORGANIZATION

Chapter Board of Trustees: The Board is composed of dedicated, hard-working individuals focused on providing HD families in New Jersey with the best care possible. The Board meets quarterly. Chapter Officers:


  • President: David Zwally, Esq.
  • Vice President: Tom Lankey

Trustees:


  • Susan Dromsky-Reed, Esq.
  • Forrest Skriletz
  • Asher Ailey, Esq.

Trustees Emeriti:


  • Joan Baily, Ph.D.
  • Sam Baily, Ph.D.
  • Florence Cofone
  • John Cofone
  • Rita Faden
  • Stuart A. Faden
  • Karen McMullen
  • Gloria Sherman
  • Valerie Smith
  • Leonard Weckstein
  • Maxine Weckstein
  • Karen Johnson
  • Maria Pardavila
  • Claire Pappas


Executive Director:

  • Christi Kobus Rokicki – crokicki@hdsa.org


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