Staff

These are the individuals who work daily to carry out PDF’s efforts to find the causes of and a cure for Parkinson's while supporting those living with the disease.

Robin Anthony Elliott
Executive Director

Research Programs

James Beck, Ph.D.
Director of Research Programs

Beth A. Vernaleo, Ph.D.
Research Grants Manager

National Programs

David Blomquist
Senior National Programs Coordinator

Karlin Schroeder
Advocacy Relations Manager

Ronnie Todaro
Director of National Programs

Communications

Melissa Barry
Communications Manager

Margaret DeJesus
Media Relations Assistant

Christiana Evers
Director of Communications

Jill McClure
Information Specialist

Melissa McWilliams
Digital Media Coordinator

Linda Pituch
Patient Services Manager

Special Initiatives

Eli Pollard
Director of Special Initiatives

Valerie Holt
Executive Assistant and Special Initiatives Coordinator

Administration

Yasnahia Cortorreal
Director of Administration

Casey Gallagher
Administrative Assistant

Priscilla Lopez
Receptionist

Jerry A. Terrill, Esq.
Legal and Policy Associate

Jeff Wallerstein
Controller

Development

Kelly Bresnahan
Senior Development Coordinator for Events

Alba Cortorreal
Donor Relations Assistant

Rob Dickar
Manager of Development Operations

Heather Guerrero
Donor Relations Coordinator

Ann Loeb
Prospect Research Consultant

Eddie Pelto
Director of Development