Sharon Thorn

Ms. Thorn has worked with a variety of not-for-profit organizations including PBS and Serendipity House.

Joseph Valenzano

Mr. Valenzano founded the EP Foundation for Education Inc. 

David Zehren

Mr. Zehren is a partner in the Zehren-Friedman Firm, a professional communications consulting firm.

The Initiative for the Defeat of Stigma

Imagine a world that’s stigma-free!

The Initiative for the Defeat of Stigma

c/o The Simon Foundation

PO Box 815

Wilmette, IL 60091

info@defeatingstigma.org

Rick Rader, MD

Dr. Rader is Editor in Chief of Exceptional Parent Magazine and works with individuals with special needs.

Cheryle Gartley

Ms. Gartley has been fighting stigma for most of her life as the founder and president of the Simon Foundation.

Mary Radtke Klein

Ms. Klein has spent over two decades as an advocate, consultant, and trainer interested in long-term care.

David Morris

David Morris is the CEO of Habitat International Inc., a recognized leader in the disability hiring movement.

James Partridge

James Partridge is the Founder and Chief Executive of Changing Faces.

Charles Stocking

Chuck has been actively involved in the leadership of Principle Business Enterprises, Inc. for over 25 years.