Staff

Amy Comstock RickAmy Comstock Rick, J.D.
Chief Executive Officer
 
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
 
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 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 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 joins PAN with over 17 years of administrative experience.  Prior to joining PAN, she worked at the Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association, a trade association supporting the personal care industry.  Michelle has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Political Science.  Knowing from personal experience the effects of Parkinson’s disease, she looks forward to working with PAN in the fight to find a cure.

Craig Evans
Deputy Director of Development
 
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.

Amanda MacDonald
Administrative Assistant
 
Amanda joined PAN in August of 2009.  She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in political science with a minor in theology from Providence College and is currently working towards her Master of Public Health degree, focusing in global health policy, at The George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services.  Prior to joining PAN, Amanda worked as a legislative aide in the Massachusetts House of Representatives and as an academic assistant for the Department of Orthopaedics at Children’s Hospital, Boston.

Scott McDonald
Communications Manager
 
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 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
 
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
 
Gianna joined PAN in 2005.  She has 20 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.