Jeffrey Gingold - Wisconsin Chapter
Jeffrey Gingold is an advocate, ambassador, mentor and Walk MS team captain for the Society. He helped establish an income tax “check-off” for voluntary giving to MS programs in Wisconsin, and procured funding for an MS early diagnosis program for indigent women. As an internationally-acclaimed author, Jeffrey has been an outspoken advocate for addressing the cognitive challenges of MS. He has been featured on national television and radio shows, podcasts, webcasts, and international programs.

Fiona Hoey - New York City/Southern NY Chapter
Fiona Hoey has been a member of the New York City-Southern New York Chapter Government Relations Committee since 2004. In 2006, she became the Chair of the Committee. In this role she recruits, welcomes and aids in training new members. Fiona has attended each federal and state public policy conference since 2006. In 2008 she was selected to be a peer reviewer for the Peer Review Medical Research Program in the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs. She now also serves on the MS Program for the CDMRP.  

Jerry Hogenmiller, Esq. - Western Pennsylvania Chapter
Jerry Hogenmiller has been an advocacy volunteer for five years, serving as an exceptional advocate for those with multiple sclerosis. Jerry serves as an advocacy volunteer, and a Board member at the Western Pennsylvania Chapter, where he also offers his advice as he works as an employment attorney. He works with the Pennsylvania Advocacy Network on positively affecting policy for those living with MS in Washington DC and Harrisburg.

Bill MacNally - Minnesota Chapter
Bill MacNally has been a champion for people with MS for 18 years. He is a member of the national programs committee, local government relations and governance committees, serves on the Minnesota Chapter Board of Trustees and is a long-time supporter of programs and special events. MacNally received the Hope Award in 2007 — the Minnesota Chapter’s highest award for volunteers. He was also recognized with a Mpls/St. Paul Magazine volunteer award in 2008.

Doris Matchett - National Capital Chapter
Doris Matchett has been at the forefront of MS and disability activism efforts for 15 years. She lobbies for community-based long-term care options, disability rights, and accessibility on the local, state, and federal levels and improves D.C. area public transportation as co-chair and longtime member of the MetroAccess sub-committee. A passionate activist, Doris uses her story to personalize the experience of living with progressive MS and then relates her situation so others can understand and connect to it.

Elizabeth Page - Eastern North Carolina Chapter
Elizabeth Page is a dynamic volunteer leader whose advocacy on behalf of the Society’s priorities at the local, state and federal level has had a measurable impact on the lives of thousands of people living with MS. She has engaged others to become activists, educated the public, influenced legislators, and successfully advocated for North Carolina’s HRIP ensuring that people living with MS have access to quality health care that is financially accessible.