The Chapter Programs Committee (CPC) is comprised of professionals from a variety of fields, including individuals with MS, who work in partnership with the Programs staff. They assist the Chapter with strategic planning to support staff in decision making and implementation of programs and services. They ensure we provide the highest quality offerings to those affected by multiple sclerosis.
CPC Chair
Deanna Markley, RPT - Physical Therapist
Mary Ellen DeCoursey - Community Volunteer
Cara Freed - Social worker at Tallgrass Creek
Vicky Frenkel - Creative Director at Vicky Frenkel Studio
Cindy Keller - Community Volunteer
Candi Moss - Blue Cross & Blue Shield of KC
Nicole Nielsen - Social Security Administration Legal Assistant at Office of Adjudication & Review (ODAR)
Linda Redford, RN, PhD - Landon Center on Aging; daughter has MS
Cindy Shaffer - NMSS Volunteer leader
Darlene Thompson – Community Volunteer
The Clinical Advisory Committee (CAC) is comprised of healthcare professionals from the region who partner with the Programs staff to provide excellent programs and services to people with MS, their families and other healthcare professionals. This includes educational programs related to symptom management and wellness, research learning opportunities and professional education.
Sara Baker, SLP - MSAC Administrator at Rehabilitation Institute of Kansas City; Speech Therapist
Christine Boutwell, M.D. - Neurologist at St. Lukes Neurology
Jared Bruce, PhD - Neuropsychologist at University of Missouri – Kansas City
Janie Brunette, RN, MSN - KT Health Clinic
Pat Caffrey, PhD -Neuro-Psychologist
Linda Ladesich, M.D. - Physiatrist, Medical Director, Inpatient Rehab Unit; Asst Clinical Director
Sharon Lynch, M.D. - Neurologist; Professor; KU Neurology Foundation
Joan McMahon MSA BSN CRRN NC - Spinal Cord Program Coordinator, Rehab nurse
Dr. Stephen Miller -Retired surgeon
Atul Patel, M.D. -Physiatrist, Kansas City Bone and Joint Clinic
Rodney Quinn, M.D. (Wanda Spangler, RN) - Ferrell-Duncan Clinic
Dr. Galen Seymour - Primary Care Physician at Horton Rural Health Clinic
R.A. Youmans, M.D - Retired neurologist