We are a community dedicated to supporting the physical, cognitive and emotional health of people with PD and their loved ones.
PD Active is a non-profit organization by and for people with Parkinson’s disease in Berkeley, Oakland, and the East Bay. It was founded by a small group of men and women with Parkinson’s a decade ago and has extended its work to a broader community by providing activities and programs to a growing population affected by PD.
- Fostering independence and dignity
- Energizing each other to stay informed, engaged, and ACTIVE
PD Active Board of Directors
Mary Pat Boersma; Board Member
Monique Buffler; Board Secretary
Suzanne Calpestri; Board Member
David Edelson; Board Member
Judi Ettlinger; Board Member, Past President
Norm Frankel; Board Treasurer
Kerrie Halmi; Board Member
Judith Lubman; Board Member
Todd Morrish; Board President
The Board of Directors operates as unpaid volunteers.
Staff
Jen Roitman, Executive Director
Jen is an experienced administrator and has managed non-profits, membership organizations, unions and political campaigns. She is also a meditation teacher, End of Life Doula and volunteer chaplain. When she’s not at PD Active, she volunteers to raise puppies for Guide Dogs for the Blind. She joined PD Active in May 2021.
She can be reached at administrator@pdactive.org.
Evangeline Poulos, Operations and Outreach Coordinator
Evangeline began her nonprofit career at an organization serving adults with disabilities, where she led inclusive art programing to make creativity accessible to everyone. She brings several years of experience in development, fundraising and program coordination to her role at PD Active. She is a working artist who creates with paper cutouts, embroidery, and paint, exploring themes of connection and belonging. Evangeline is passionate about building community and fostering spaces where everyone feels supported and inspired. Outside of work, you can usually find her hiking, rollerblading, or camping.
She can be reached at operations@pdactive.org
