Staff

Amy Comstock RickAmy Comstock Rick, J.D.
Chief Executive Officer  – Send Amy an e-mail.
 
Ms. Rick is the Chief Executive Officer of Parkinson’s Action Network.  Before joining PAN in 2003, she served as the Director of the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, having accepted the nomination to the Senate-confirmed position in 1999.  Prior to her appointment to the Office of Government Ethics, Ms. Rick was Associate Counsel to the President in the White House Counsel’s Office.  Ms. Rick began her federal service as an attorney at the U.S. Department of Education in 1988; she ended her tenure there in 1998 as Assistant General Counsel for Ethics.  Ms. Rick began her professional career at the law firm of Beveridge & Diamond.  She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bard College and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Michigan.

John Schall
Deputy CEO

John heads PAN’s government relations activities – leading PAN’s advocacy efforts with Congress and the Administration and coalition activities with other health care policy organizations.  Send John an e-mail.
 
Joining PAN as the Deputy CEO in December 2009, John Schall brings more than 25 years of experience in senior positions in a wide range of policy fields, including health care, labor, economic development, and budget policy.  He has been a health care lobbyist for a number of companies and patient advocacy associations.  He has also served as the President and CEO of the National Congress for Community and Economic Development and Executive Director of the National Business Coalition on E-Commerce and Privacy.  His extensive government service includes serving as Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole’s Chief Budget Advisor and Chief of Staff of the U.S. Department of Labor.  He was the Deputy of the White House Domestic Policy Council under President George H.W. Bush.  In 1994, he narrowly lost his bid for election to Congress in Michigan.  John earned a Master of Public Policy degree from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government and a B.A. with distinction and honors in political science from the University of Michigan.

Emilio Arocho
IT Manager

Emilio manages the day-to-day functioning of PAN's information technology.  His duties include design and deployment of Web site content and other digital communication, as well as hardware and software maintenance.  Send Emilio an e-mail.
 
Emilio is a graduate from Mount Saint Mary's University in Emmitsburg, Maryland, where he earned a philosophy degree and a minor in computer science.  He is delighted to be working with PAN in combating Parkinson's disease.

Hayley Carpenter
Director of Outreach

Hayley runs PAN’s national grassroots volunteer program, made up of approximately 160 State and Congressional Coordinators in over 40 states.  In addition, she plans PAN’s annual conference, the Research & Public Policy Forum.  Send Hayley an e-mail.
 
Hayley has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with a minor in Sociology from Virginia Tech.  Prior to joining PAN, she worked at the Campagna Center, a non-profit organization serving the children and families of Alexandria, Virginia.

Michelle Duelley
Manager, Administration and Executive Assistant to the CEO

Michelle assists the PAN CEO and oversees the accounting, administrative, and human resource functions.  Send Michelle an e-mail.
 
Michelle comes to PAN with 20 years of administrative experience.  She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and Political Science.  Knowing from personal experience the effects of Parkinson’s disease, Michelle was drawn to PAN’s mission and hard work in support of the Parkinson’s community. 

Craig Evans
Director of Development/Individual Giving

Craig is responsible for the development and implementation of PAN’s individual gifts program that includes major gifts, annual fund, donor services, stewardship and individual giving communications.  Send Craig an e-mail.
 
Joining PAN in October 2009, Craig brings with him over 15 years of experience in the non-profit sector with a broad range of experience in fund development, including individual, corporate, foundation and government philanthropy.  He previously worked as the Associate Director of National Membership and Donor Services at GLAAD (the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation).  He also worked in development for the Washington State University Museum of Art, the Washington Health Foundation, and Rainier Scholars.  Craig graduated with a Masters in Not-for-Profit Leadership from Seattle University.  He hopes to make a difference supporting the Parkinson's community and making sure that we are doing everything possible to find a cure.

Scott McDonald
Communications Manager

Scott oversees many of PAN’s publications both online and in hardcopy form.  He also works with the Grassroots Communications Committee to help formulate PAN’s message through the media, our Web site, and with grassroots advocates.  Send Scott an e-mail.
 
Scott joined the PAN team in the summer of 2007.  Prior to that, he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Political Science from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Brooks Scoville
Board Liaison

Brooks assists PAN’s Board of Directors in fulfilling its role as the governing body of the organization. She is responsible for coordinating meetings of the full Board of Directors and its various committees, as well as maintaining official board records, governance policies and PAN’s bylaws.  Send Brooks an e-mail.
 
Brooks joined PAN in October 2008 and is delighted to use her experience from Capitol Hill and the Clinton Administration working with PAN in combating Parkinson's Disease.  Most recently, she served as the Office Administrator for Senator E. Benjamin Nelson (D-Nebraska) providing advice on personnel, budget, facilities, equipment and other logistical matters. Prior to that, Brooks worked in the White House Office of Management and Administration as a Special Advisor and Deputy Director of Personnel.  Her career in Washington began as a Staff Assistant to Leon Panetta, the Chief of Staff to President Bill Clinton.  Brooks graduated from St. Mary’s College of Maryland with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Policy.

Jennifer Sheridan
Senior Government Relations Manager

Along with PAN’s Deputy CEO, Jennifer advocates for federal policies and government programs to benefit the Parkinson’s community.  In addition, she helps manage the national grassroots program with the Director of Outreach.  Send Jennifer an e-mail. 
 
Prior to joining PAN in 2007, Jennifer earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and a minor in women’s studies from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.  Jennifer is currently working towards her Masters Degree in Public Policy at George Mason University.

Gianna Tripodi-Bhise
Director of Development/Corporate & Foundation Giving

Gianna is responsible for developing and managing all aspects of corporate, foundation and institutional fundraising for PAN.  Gianna also manages PAN's annual fundraising event--the Morris K. Udall Awards Dinner.  Send Gianna an e-mail.
 
Gianna joined PAN in 2005.  She has 22 years of experience in leading the development efforts of a variety of health and human services organizations including six years with Easter Seals, five years with the World Game Institute, two years with the National Research Center for Women and Families (NRC), two years with the Metropolitan Center for Assault Prevention (MetroCap), and two years with Radio Bilingue, Inc.  She is passionate about PAN’s mission and enjoys working with PAN’s staff and Board of Directors to increase the organization’s funding from corporations, foundations, and individuals throughout the country. Gianna has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, PA and a Masters in Business Administration from Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA.