Chapter Leadership

Meet the volunteer leaders guiding Parkinson’s Foundation Carolinas Chapter strategy, impact, and community partnerships.

A close-up, photographic realism shot of a neatly arranged fundraising planning station on a matte gray desk, representing the Parkinson’s Foundation Carolinas Chapter board. A spiral-bound campaign strategy book with a teal Parkinson’s logo sits open beside color-coded bar charts and donor engagement maps printed on thick, textured paper. A glass jar labeled “Community Giving” is half-filled with folded pledge cards, and a small, silver desk plaque engraved with “Board Treasurer” rests nearby. Soft, warm office lighting from an overhead fixture creates delicate highlights on the glass and metal surfaces, while a dark, out-of-focus background keeps attention on the materials. The composition uses a shallow depth of field and a three-quarter angle to convey focused, professional financial stewardship.

Board Members

An inviting resource corner dedicated to Parkinson’s education within the Carolinas Chapter office, styled for photographic realism. Sturdy white shelving holds neatly aligned teal-and-white binders labeled “Caregiver Support,” “Research Updates,” and “Local Programs,” alongside stacks of Parkinson’s informational brochures with clean, modern layouts. A small table below displays an open binder with a visible section titled “Chapter Board Initiatives.” Cool, indirect daylight from a nearby window mixes with soft overhead lighting, producing a balanced, neutral tone with minimal shadows. Shot from a slightly elevated angle with sharp focus throughout, the composition emphasizes organization, accessibility, and professionalism, creating a calm, trustworthy atmosphere that highlights the board’s commitment to community education without any human presence.

Aarav Sharma

A modern nonprofit boardroom envisioned as the Carolinas Chapter hub, featuring a clean whiteboard wall filled with neatly hand-drawn strategic priorities, donation goals, and Parkinson’s research milestones in teal and charcoal markers. A sleek, light-ash conference table holds organized stacks of grant proposals, a tablet showing a Parkinson’s Foundation dashboard, and a single blue ribbon awareness pin resting beside a closed notebook. Diffused overcast light enters through tall windows, casting soft, even illumination and minimal shadows. Photographic realism from a wide-angle, slightly elevated perspective captures the entire collaborative environment, while a shallow depth of field keeps the foreground materials crisp and the far edges gently blurred, conveying a focused, purposeful, yet welcoming governance space.

Mateo García

A polished dark-wood conference table arranged in a neat oval, topped with crisp navy and white folders labeled “Parkinson’s Foundation Carolinas Chapter,” matching pens, and a single teal-accented glass water carafe at the center. Behind the table, a large frosted-glass wall subtly etched with an abstract neuron pattern faces a panoramic window looking out onto a green city park. Soft afternoon daylight filters in, creating gentle reflections on the table’s surface and a calm, professional atmosphere. Shot at eye level with photographic realism and moderate depth of field, the composition follows the rule of thirds, keeping the table in sharp focus while the park view falls into a tasteful blur, emphasizing organized, mission-driven board work without any people present.

Zuri Ndlovu

A close-up, photographic realism shot of a neatly arranged fundraising planning station on a matte gray desk, representing the Parkinson’s Foundation Carolinas Chapter board. A spiral-bound campaign strategy book with a teal Parkinson’s logo sits open beside color-coded bar charts and donor engagement maps printed on thick, textured paper. A glass jar labeled “Community Giving” is half-filled with folded pledge cards, and a small, silver desk plaque engraved with “Board Treasurer” rests nearby. Soft, warm office lighting from an overhead fixture creates delicate highlights on the glass and metal surfaces, while a dark, out-of-focus background keeps attention on the materials. The composition uses a shallow depth of field and a three-quarter angle to convey focused, professional financial stewardship.

Leila Haddad

An inviting resource corner dedicated to Parkinson’s education within the Carolinas Chapter office, styled for photographic realism. Sturdy white shelving holds neatly aligned teal-and-white binders labeled “Caregiver Support,” “Research Updates,” and “Local Programs,” alongside stacks of Parkinson’s informational brochures with clean, modern layouts. A small table below displays an open binder with a visible section titled “Chapter Board Initiatives.” Cool, indirect daylight from a nearby window mixes with soft overhead lighting, producing a balanced, neutral tone with minimal shadows. Shot from a slightly elevated angle with sharp focus throughout, the composition emphasizes organization, accessibility, and professionalism, creating a calm, trustworthy atmosphere that highlights the board’s commitment to community education without any human presence.

Hiroshi Tanaka

A modern nonprofit boardroom envisioned as the Carolinas Chapter hub, featuring a clean whiteboard wall filled with neatly hand-drawn strategic priorities, donation goals, and Parkinson’s research milestones in teal and charcoal markers. A sleek, light-ash conference table holds organized stacks of grant proposals, a tablet showing a Parkinson’s Foundation dashboard, and a single blue ribbon awareness pin resting beside a closed notebook. Diffused overcast light enters through tall windows, casting soft, even illumination and minimal shadows. Photographic realism from a wide-angle, slightly elevated perspective captures the entire collaborative environment, while a shallow depth of field keeps the foreground materials crisp and the far edges gently blurred, conveying a focused, purposeful, yet welcoming governance space.

Amara Okafor

A polished dark-wood conference table arranged in a neat oval, topped with crisp navy and white folders labeled “Parkinson’s Foundation Carolinas Chapter,” matching pens, and a single teal-accented glass water carafe at the center. Behind the table, a large frosted-glass wall subtly etched with an abstract neuron pattern faces a panoramic window looking out onto a green city park. Soft afternoon daylight filters in, creating gentle reflections on the table’s surface and a calm, professional atmosphere. Shot at eye level with photographic realism and moderate depth of field, the composition follows the rule of thirds, keeping the table in sharp focus while the park view falls into a tasteful blur, emphasizing organized, mission-driven board work without any people present.

Soren Jensen

A close-up, photographic realism shot of a neatly arranged fundraising planning station on a matte gray desk, representing the Parkinson’s Foundation Carolinas Chapter board. A spiral-bound campaign strategy book with a teal Parkinson’s logo sits open beside color-coded bar charts and donor engagement maps printed on thick, textured paper. A glass jar labeled “Community Giving” is half-filled with folded pledge cards, and a small, silver desk plaque engraved with “Board Treasurer” rests nearby. Soft, warm office lighting from an overhead fixture creates delicate highlights on the glass and metal surfaces, while a dark, out-of-focus background keeps attention on the materials. The composition uses a shallow depth of field and a three-quarter angle to convey focused, professional financial stewardship.

Nia Roberts

Board Responsibilities, Committees and Governance

Our Carolinas Chapter board stewards mission, fundraising, governance, and strategic planning through active committees, clear expectations, and accountable community-centered leadership.

An inviting resource corner dedicated to Parkinson’s education within the Carolinas Chapter office, styled for photographic realism. Sturdy white shelving holds neatly aligned teal-and-white binders labeled “Caregiver Support,” “Research Updates,” and “Local Programs,” alongside stacks of Parkinson’s informational brochures with clean, modern layouts. A small table below displays an open binder with a visible section titled “Chapter Board Initiatives.” Cool, indirect daylight from a nearby window mixes with soft overhead lighting, producing a balanced, neutral tone with minimal shadows. Shot from a slightly elevated angle with sharp focus throughout, the composition emphasizes organization, accessibility, and professionalism, creating a calm, trustworthy atmosphere that highlights the board’s commitment to community education without any human presence.
A modern nonprofit boardroom envisioned as the Carolinas Chapter hub, featuring a clean whiteboard wall filled with neatly hand-drawn strategic priorities, donation goals, and Parkinson’s research milestones in teal and charcoal markers. A sleek, light-ash conference table holds organized stacks of grant proposals, a tablet showing a Parkinson’s Foundation dashboard, and a single blue ribbon awareness pin resting beside a closed notebook. Diffused overcast light enters through tall windows, casting soft, even illumination and minimal shadows. Photographic realism from a wide-angle, slightly elevated perspective captures the entire collaborative environment, while a shallow depth of field keeps the foreground materials crisp and the far edges gently blurred, conveying a focused, purposeful, yet welcoming governance space.
A polished dark-wood conference table arranged in a neat oval, topped with crisp navy and white folders labeled “Parkinson’s Foundation Carolinas Chapter,” matching pens, and a single teal-accented glass water carafe at the center. Behind the table, a large frosted-glass wall subtly etched with an abstract neuron pattern faces a panoramic window looking out onto a green city park. Soft afternoon daylight filters in, creating gentle reflections on the table’s surface and a calm, professional atmosphere. Shot at eye level with photographic realism and moderate depth of field, the composition follows the rule of thirds, keeping the table in sharp focus while the park view falls into a tasteful blur, emphasizing organized, mission-driven board work without any people present.