A volunteer Board of Directors governs the NSDA. The Board approves the annual budget and determines program emphasis and strategies for implementation of the mission of the NSDA. The Board makes all decisions concerning the disbursement of funds for research projects based on the recommendations of our Medical Advisory Board. Johnny Bush Honorary Director Chip Hanauer Honorary Director Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Honorary Director Jean Newcomer Honorary Director Diane Rehm Honorary Director Jimmie Rodgers Honorary Director Daniel Truong, M.D. Honorary Director Charlie Reavis President Alpharetta, GA Marcia Sterling Treasurer Palo Alto, CA Mary Bifaro Support Services Director Matthews, NC David Barton Immediate Past President Auckland, New Zealand Laurie Cermak Director Maspeth, NY John Comer Director Roseville, MN Larry Kolasa Founding President/Director Birmingham, MI Stephanie Mendel Director Belvedere, CA Dot Sowerby Greensboro, NC Sherry Whitley Director Arlington, TX Charlie Womble Director Lebanon, TX Bruce Menk Legal Counsel Centennial, CO Kimberly Kuman Executive Director, ex officio Itasca, IL