Moira McCarthy Stanford lives in Plymouth, MA and has been affiliated

with JDRF’s New England Chapter for more than 15 years. Since Moira’s

daughter Lauren, now 22, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 6,

she has been a dedicated supporter of JDRF. She is currently a volunteer

on the Online Diabetes Support Team. In the past, she has been chair of

JDRF’s Children’s Congress 2005, national chair of JDRF Grassroots

Advocacy, national chair of Outreach, president of the New England

Chapter and has served on various national committees. Moira’s family

organized one of the nation’s top Walk teams for years, and she has

chaired her chapter’s million dollar-plus gala three times. She is now an

annual top fundraiser for the JDRF Ride to Cure Diabetes, and was awarded the Ride’s prestigious

“Rose Promise Jersey” in 2013.

Moira is a former national award-winning crime reporter and newspaper editor, and the author

of the best-selling books, The Everything Parents Guide to Diabetes and Raising Teens With

Diabetes: A Parent Survival Guide, which was released in June of 2013. Moira is also an avid skier,

and is a contributing editor at SKI Magazine as well as a weekly sports columnist for the Boston

Herald and a sports talk radio personality in Boston. Her advocacy and tireless support of type 1

diabetes research has landed her a spot as guest speaker on CNN Live and many other media

outlets. She is also the creator of the well-known blog despitediabetes.com.

Gary Scheiner, Owner and Clinical Director of Integrated Diabetes

Services (www.integrateddiabetes.com.) IDS is a practice located just

outside of Philadelphia specializing in intensive insulin therapy and

advanced education for children and adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D).

He and his staff have built a worldwide reputation for providing state-

of-the-art type 1 diabetes care on an individualized remote basis. Gary

has been a Certified Diabetes Educator for 20 years and was named the

2014 Diabetes Educator of the Year by the American Association of

Diabetes Educators. He has had type 1 diabetes for 30 years and makes

personal use of all the latest technology.

Gary has written six books, including the best-selling Think Like A Pancreas-A Practical Guide to

Managing Diabetes With Insulin, now in its second edition. He lectures nationally and

internationally for people with diabetes as well as healthcare providers and industry experts. In

addition to serving on the faculty of Children With Diabetes and the Board of Directors for JDRF,

Gary volunteers for the American Diabetes Association, Insulindependence, and Setebaid

Diabetes Camps. Gary has been happily married for 25 years and has four wonderful kids. A

fitness fanatic, Gary enjoys playing basketball, running, cycling, boxing and cheering on his

Philadelphia sports teams. [Gary Scheiner’s appearance sponsored by Dexcom]

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Kerri Sparling has been living with type 1 diabetes for over 28 years,

diagnosed in 1986. She manages her diabetes and lives her life by the

mantra “Diabetes doesn’t define me, but it helps explain me.”

Kerri is a passionate advocate for all-things diabetes. She is the creator and

author of Six Until Me, one of the first and most widely-read diabetes

patient blogs, reaching a global audience of patients, caregivers, and

industry. Well-versed in social media and its influence on patients, Kerri

presents regularly at conferences and works full-time as a writer and

consultant. Her first book, Balancing Diabetes (Spry Publishing), was

released in the Spring of 2014.

Kerri and her husband, Chris, live in Rhode Island, USA with their daughter.

Tobi Fishel, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry,

Psychology and Pediatrics at Vanderbilt University. At the Osher Center for

Integrative Medicine, she is the Director of Psychological Services and is

involved in integrative health research and medical education. Dr. Fishel

received her PhD from the University of Miami and completed her residency

at the University of Florida. She has extensive training in the areas of holistic

medicine, coping and adjusting to chronic illness and mindfulness based

practices. Additionally, Dr. Fishel is a nationally recognized speaker on issues

such as "Coping with Diabetes" and "Coping with Cystic Fibrosis."

At the Center, she provides mind-body therapy and integrative health

consultations for individuals and families. In addition, Dr. Fishel facilitates groups and seminars.

She works with patients twelve years and older who are struggling with chronic illness, trauma,

disordered eating, and emotional and physical pain. She teaches and incorporates mindfulness-

based practices, body-centered therapy and expressive arts into her clinical practice. The guiding

principle in her work is encouraging a deepening relationship with the innate gifts of one’s own

soul.

David Thomas, L.M.S.W., is the Director of Counseling for Men and Boys at

Daystar Counseling in Nashville, TN. He did his undergraduate and graduate

work at the University of Tennessee. He is the co-author of five books,

including the best-selling Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys (Tyndale

House Publishers), a frequent guest on national television and radio, and a

speaker on topics such as Nurturing Boys, Parenting Adolescents, and Raising

Kids of Character. He and his wife, Connie, have a daughter, two sons, one

with type 1 diabetes, and a feisty yellow lab named Owen.

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Alvin C. Powers, M.D., the Joe C. Davis Chair in Biologic Science and

Professor of Medicine, Molecular Physiology and Biophysics at

Vanderbilt University, is the Director of the Vanderbilt Diabetes Center,

the Chief of the Vanderbilt Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology, and

Metabolism, and the Director of the Vanderbilt Diabetes Research and

Training Center, a NIH-funded center that facilities the diabetes-related

research of more than 120 Vanderbilt scientists. He received his

undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia and his medical

degree from the University of Tennessee Center for the Health Sciences.

After training in internal medicine at Duke University Medical Center, Dr.

Powers trained in Endocrinology and Diabetes at the Joslin Diabetes Center, the Massachusetts

General Hospital, and Harvard Medical School. Dr. Powers is a physician-scientist whose research

on type 1 and type 2 diabetes focuses on pancreatic islet biology, development, and function. His

research is or has been supported by JDRF, the NIH, the VA Research Service, and the American

Diabetes Association (ADA). Dr. Powers is also the Director of the Vanderbilt Medical Student

Research Training Program in Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolism and the Coordinator for

the NIDDK Medical Student Research Program in Diabetes. Dr. Powers, a physician at Vanderbilt

University Medical Center and the VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, is listed by Castle

Connolly Medical Ltd as one of “America’s Top Doctors.” Dr. Powers is the author of the chapter

on Diabetes Mellitus in “Harrison’s Textbook of Medicine.” He is currently the Chair of the ADA’s

Research Policy Committee and on the ADA’s national Board of Directors. In 2011, he received

the David Rumbough Award for Scientific Excellence from the JDRF.

Dr. Bill Russell, Director of the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and

Diabetes, and a Professor of Pediatrics at Vanderbilt University in

Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Russell is a graduate of the University of

Michigan and of Harvard Medical School. He completed a residency in

Pediatrics and a fellowship in Pediatric Endocrinology at Massachusetts

General Hospital in Boston. Prior to arriving in Nashville, Dr. Russell was

on the faculty of the Harvard Medical School at the Massachusetts General

Hospital and at the Shriner's Burns Institute, Boston.

Dr. Russell is currently the principal investigator at Vanderbilt University

for Type 1 Diabetes TrialNet, a consortium of diabetes centers searching for ways to prevent or

ameliorate type 1 diabetes. He is active in research, teaching, and clinical care.

The Children’s Diabetes Program at Vanderbilt has an extensive laboratory research program into

the causes of T1D and provides state of the art care for over 2,700 children with diabetes as well

as extensive outreach to the diabetes community of the region. Dr. Russell serves on the board of

JDRF Middle TN and was recognized with the Living and Giving Award for support of people

diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the 2013 JDRF Promise Gala in Nashville. He and his wife

Barbara have a son, Alex.

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Dr. Daniel Moore, Assistant Professor Pediatrics, Pathology, Micro &

Immunology at Vanderbilt University. Dr. Moore was born and raised in

Memphis, TN. He received his undergraduate degree at Harvard University

graduating summa cum laude in biochemistry. He completed both his M.D.

and Ph.D. in immunology at the University of Pennsylvania. In addition to

his research focus on type 1 diabetes, Daniel also has his own personal

history with this disease, having had diabetes himself for almost 40 years.

As a pediatric endocrinologist and T1D researcher, he combines cutting

edge research in immunology with a personal understanding of this illness

to provide outstanding care for patients with diabetes in addition to training the next generation of

diabetes scholars. Dr. Moore’s research seeks to prevent and reverse autoimmune diabetes and to

enhance the success of islet transplantation. He has designed new therapies that prevent and

reverse T1D and has advanced our understanding of how to induce permanent islet transplant

survival without the need for immunosuppression. Dr. Moore has been funded by the American

Diabetes Association, the NIH, the Endocrine Fellows Foundation, the Helmsley Trust and was

recently selected as this year’s recipient of the presigious JDRF Career Development Award. He has

published more than 100 scientific research articles and abstracts, and his research in T1D has been

recognized with numerous awards including House Officer Research Award presented by the Society

for Pediatric Research, the Vanderbilt Diabetes Scholar Award, and the Focus on the Cure Award from

the JDRF Middle TN.

David A. Jacobson, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Molecular Physiology and

Biophysics at Vanderbilt University. Dr. Jacobson completed his Ph.D. in

Molecular and Medical Genetics at Oregon Health and Sciences University,

and a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Chicago. Before coming to

Vanderbilt he was Research Associate and Assistant Professor at the

University of Chicago. Dr. Jacobson has published over 50 research articles

and abstracts, and served as reviewer for many professional publications

including Diabetologia, Journal of Biological Chemistry, Endocrine, Journal of

Physiology, Islets, Scientific Reports, Endocrinology, Journal of Biological

Chemistry, and Molecular Endocrinology. His research focuses on

investigating pancreatic islet hormone secretion in the context of ion channels, and their therapeutic

potential for treating diabetes.

Jack Virostko, Ph.D., is a Research Assistant Professor in the Vanderbilt

University Institute of Imaging Science. Jack is a biomedical engineer who

applies his training in engineering to solve problems in diabetes. He is

currently performing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies in patients

with new-onset T1D to investigate changes that occur in the pancreas. Jack

received his Ph.D. and M.S. from Vanderbilt University and his B.S. from

Georgia Institute of Technology. He is currently completing a Masters of

Science in Clinical Investigation at Vanderbilt.

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Patsy Trimble-Yarbrough, Nurse Practitioner, Vanderbilt Eskind Diabetes

Clinic. Patsy has a BSN from Vanderbilt University and an MSN from the

University of Tennessee-Knoxville. She has been involved with JDRF since

her days as a Diabetes Educator in Knoxville, TN, and was instrumental in

the formation of the JDRF Middle TN chapter. She frequently speaks at

local and national conferences on the topic of diabetes care. In addition to

Vanderbilt, Patsy has worked at NE Florida Pediatric Diabetes Center of the

Baptist Health System of Jacksonville, UT-Knoxville College of Nursing, East

TN Children’s Hospital in Knoxville, and Halifax Medical Center of Daytona Beach, FL. Her 38

years in nursing started in 1975 before BG testing, before pumps, and before physiological insulin

- she feels there’s much to be very thankful for in the world of type 1 diabetes.

Kathleen Powers, RN, Nashville Metro Health Department. Kathleen has

a BSN from University of Virginia and has worked in several areas of

nursing including adult and pediatric intensive care and home health. She

has been a school nurse for 20 years, and for the past 13 years at

Nashville Metro Schools, where she developed the curriculum for

orienting nurses in the care of students with diabetes. Kathleen has

participated as a speaker and panelist at JDRF Middle TN Outreach

events for several years, and she also regularly speaks about promoting

good health at a variety of other community meetings.

Lisa M. Nistler, BSN, RN, NCSN, Director of School Health, Metro Public

Health Department. Immediate Past-president of the Tennessee

Association of School Nurses. Lisa earned her BSN from State University of

New York at Buffalo. She has worked in the world of school health for 20

years accumulating experience in different types, sizes and demographics

of school health programs. Lisa first started as an elementary school

nurse employed by a suburban district in New York State. She is

committed to reducing barriers in order to keep students in school,

healthy and ready to learn.

Robin Cacopardo, Founder, www.projectbluenovember.com. Married to

Joe and mom to Nick (age 17) and Kate (age 14). Kate was diagnosed

with type 1 diabetes in December 2010, and her family participated in

their first JDRF Walk in April, 2011. In August 2013, Kate took part in the

Artificial Pancreas with Remote Monitoring clinical trial at the University

of Virginia. Robin also writes about the highs and lows of raising two

kids, one with T1D and another with food allergies, on her blog KC & Co.

(Keep Calm and Carry On.)

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Chassidy Golden, Teacher, White County Schools, and parent of T1 child.

Chassidy Golden is a second grade teacher at Woodland Park Elementary in

Sparta, TN. She graduated from Tennessee Tech with a bachelor's degree in

multidisciplinary studies and also a Master's degree in instructional

leadership. Her daughter, Lexie was diagnosed a T1D in December 2012. She

leads the TID connection group in White County. Chassidy lives in Sparta with

her husband and two daughters Lexie and Lenzie.

Jennifer Fleischer, Registered Dietitian and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist.

Jennifer holds a Bachelor’s of Science in dietetics from Middle Tennessee

State University and a Master’s in Exercise and Nutrition Science from

Lipscomb University. Jennifer is also a Certified Health and Wellness Coach

and a Certified OmniPod pump trainer. In addition to her professional

experience in health and wellness, she brings the knowledge of 22 years of

living with T1D to her accomplished skill set. As a T1D athlete and coach,

Jennifer enjoys participating in trail and road running races, strength

competitions, as well as the JDRF Ride to Cure Diabetes program. She is the

owner of the Nashville-based Real Approach Wellness where she works with clients to help them

achieve their personal fitness and wellness goals, especially those with T1D. Jennifer resides in

Nashville with her husband Braden and their son, Jakob.

Emily Harris, M.S., fitness entrepreneur, Nashville TN. Emily grew up in a very

healthy, active home and played Division 1 tennis in college. Even though her

father is T1, it was not until she was 23 that she was diagnosed. After her

diagnosis her fitness career became more focused on preventative health and

education. Emily started her career in cooperate wellness and then

transitioned into being the Director of Campus Recreation at Lipscomb

University. Since the birth of her son in July 2013 she now runs her own

wellness company, Life Training (harrislifetraining.com). Emily has degrees in

Health and Physical Education and a Masters in Exercise Science and Nutrition.

She is a NSCA-Certificated Personal Trainer with a variety of group fitness certifications. Her passion is

to build healthy communities and equip them to LIVE FIT!

Pam White, JDRF Middle TN Board Member. Married to Malcolm, and mom

to 8 year old son, Jackson, Pam was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as a child,

and has a 5 year old niece who was diagnosed with T1D in 2012. She has

been a longtime supporter of JDRF through her service as board member,

nominating committee chair, walk team supporter, and Promise Gala Chair

for three separate years. She is now a stay at home mom, and in the past

served as Director of Operations at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, and

held various positions at Xerox Corporation.

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Zach Clayton, Director of Corporate Accounting Disbursement Operations, HCA.

Zach has been involved with JDRF ever since his youngest son, Kyle, was

diagnosed with T1D at 18 months old in January 2000. He has been involved

with all aspects of JDRF at the local level including the Walk, Gala, golf,

advocacy, and serving on the local chapter board for 4 years, the last two as

President. He continues to be involved nationally with the organization serving

on the Volunteer Engagement Group and as cyber-volunteer with the Online

Diabetes Support team. Zach and his wife Lori live in Kingston Springs, TN with

Kyle who is a high school sophomore and Will who is a freshman at UT-Knoxville

majoring in bio-med engineering.

Aaron Jaffe, freelance graphic artist, owner, Flyral.com. Aaron is a husband,

father, businessman, endurance athlete and diabetes advocate. Diagnosed with

type 1 diabetes at the age of three, Aaron has lived with type 1 diabetes for 30+

years. He believes that those with T1D can live happy, healthy and progressive

lives by being responsible and aware. He fights to spread the word against

"doom & gloom" within the diabetes community by acting locally with JDRF,

nationally with Insulindependence, as well as online via the Diabetic Social Media

(DSM) community. He’s the author of the blog www.repthebetes.com

(Adventures of a Diabetic Athlete), and can also be followed on Twitter @aaronjaffe.

Farley Reardon, Vice President, LifePoint Hospitals. Farley was diagnosed with

type 1 diabetes at age nine and is successfully managing his disease through a

healthy and active lifestyle, with lots of trial and error. Throughout his life, he

has participated in both team and individual sports, including soccer, tennis,

skiing, hiking and running. Within the past three years, he has competed in

several endurance sports, including half marathons and triathlons. In 2014,

Farley achieved a PR in the Country Music Half Marathon, completed his first

Half Ironman, and rode 100 miles at his first JDRF Ride to Cure Diabetes, with

more to come in 2015. Formerly Director of Strategic Growth & Development at

LifePoint, he has also held positions at Robert W. Baird & Co., Wells Fargo, Regions Financial/Morgan

Keegan & Co. and PaineWebber/J.C. Bradford & Co. Farley received a Master of Business

Administration from Vanderbilt University’s Owen Graduate School of Management and a Bachelor of

Arts degree from the University of Tennessee. Farley has been married to Jamie Reardon since 2002

and they have three children (9, 6 and 3), also living a constantly active lifestyle, and keeping Farley

running.

Victoria Cumbow, blogger, diabetes advocate, and Marketing Manager at

Abingdon Press. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 19 years ago, Victoria quickly

learned that having a network of support contributes beyond all imagination to

her diabetes management and control. She writes about her life with diabetes

at victoriacumbow.com. Victoria is an advocate for her local diabetes

community in Nashville TN, is an outreach volunteer with JDRF, and an annual

participant in the JDRF Ride to Cure Diabetes program. She has a background in

print journalism, and is an Auburn University alumna.

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Cara Richardson is a blogger and diabetes advocate who has been living with

type 1 diabetes for 28 years. When Cara stumbled across the Diabetes Online

Community, she found what she didn’t even realize she was missing: support

and understanding. Cara can be found on twitter @cerichards21 and on

facebook at http://www.facebook.com/EveryDayEveryMinuteEveryHour. She

also blogs (occasionally) at countrygirldiabetic.blogspot.com

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Janet Herman, Medical Staff at Texas Lions Camp. Janet has been in the

medical staff at Texas Lions Camp’s Diabetic Sessions (ages 5-15) for five years.

She and the rest of the medical team help children learn to control their

diabetes by monitoring blood sugar, eating properly, giving their own insulin

injections, and through educational sessions. Janet’s nephew and two nieces

are type 1, so they along with friends, inspire her as they face diabetic

challenges with courage, not letting the disease hinder achieving personal

goals. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for Farragut Lions Club,

volunteers for JDRF and ADA events, and served on the Board for Make-A-Wish

Foundation of Iowa. She teaches math and reading, is married with two grown

children, is an avid tennis player, and enjoys international travel.

Rhonda Aldridge, married to David Aldridge, former JDRF Board Member,

and mom to daughter Reese (age 11). Reese was diagnosed with type 1

diabetes at the age of 3 and then at the age of 4 she was diagnosed with

celiac disease. So this is a family that not only counts carbs but also

adheres to a strict gluten-free diet. The Aldridge family has been involved

with JDRF since 2006. Their favorite JDRF event is the Walk to Cure

Diabetes. Rhonda works as an accountant in the entertainment business

while also being an active Room Mom at Reese's school.

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