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Jeff Hitchcock is the creator, editor, webmaster and president of Children with Diabetes. After earning a degree in computational mathematics in 1981, Jeff worked in high tech and traveled the world, meeting Brenda, who would become his wife, in Africa. He worked in defense related industries until 1995, when he started a small Internet company and launched Children with Diabetes. He subsequently worked at LEXIS-NEXIS and Pearson plc on Internet initiatives, and now works full time bringing Children with Diabetes to you.
A finicky connoisseur of hotel meeting space, cappuccino, and kid-friendly cheese and fruit platters, Laura Billetdeaux is CWD's VP of Education and Programs. Since 2000, Laura has organized every single CWD conference, always keeping in mind the true purpose of CWD - education and support of families with type 1, and always keeping in mind why it all works – the efforts of so many dedicated individuals. Laura lives in Manchester, Michigan with husband Neal, who graciously and energetically assists with the conference teen programs. They are parents of Sam and Carolyn who both attend universities and serve as youth faculty at CWD conferences as time allows.
Mike Schurig, MS, RD, LD, CDE, serves as Conferences and Content Manager for Children With Diabetes. As a diabetes educator, registered dietitian and person with type 1 diabetes since the age of 12, Mike has had extensive experience in diabetes education with kids and parents. Mike is active with local ADA activities, regional diabetes educator groups, and the CWD website. His interests are insulin pump education and technical advances in diabetes. Mike enjoys visiting the nearby theme parks and enjoying Central Florida with his wife Gayle and his daughter Allyson.
Victor Miranda, MD, MS, MBA, serves as the Director of New Media for Children With Diabetes. As a medical doctor with both a psychology and business degrees he has held roles in the clinical and marketing fields. He has extensive domestic and international physician relationships in the field of Diabetes. Victor is active with the ADA and EASD. His main interest lie in getting people with diabetes extremely familiar with carbohydrate counting and fitness. Victor enjoys traveling, history, the movies and visiting theme parks (always looking for the best rollercoaster!).
Dana Dignard, RD, CDE, has had type 1 diabetes for 24 years. She has 16 years of experience as a dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator working as a paediatric and adult educator at Centenary Health Centre in Toronto, Ontario. Two years ago, Dana had the exciting opportunity to begin working with Animas Canada as a Territory Manager in Ontario Central. She loves her new role with Animas and is looking forward to being part of the CWD family. Dana is also a busy mom to her two children Mathieu and Cassia and has all the help in the world from her husband Dan.
Jill Karlya is a mom with three children, two with diabetes. She has been active in virtually every diabetes organization there is either helping to organize an event or implement a neighborhood letter writing campaign. She has consulted with families and implemented numerous endeavors helping children with diabetes across the United States acclimate themselves within the school district. She has also has been instrumental in her local PTA chairing many events, offices, and fund raising events to help the district. She was the Administrative Assistant to a New York State Senator for years and presently works in the Administration Office of the Patchogue-Medford School District. She resides on Long Island.
Julia Mattingly is mom to 13 year old Hannah and 11 year old Ethan, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 10 months and who started pumping when he was 3. Julia, Ed, and the kids have been to every single Friends for Life conference and most of the regionals as well! Julia coordinates registration at each conference, and you can always find her when you need a smile and a "Hi Y'All!" Julia loves being in charge of the registration area because she gets to meet everyone who walks in the door. Her best CWD memory is from 2001 when she met all of her CWD email buddies in Orlando for the first time. She also loves to see the smiles on her kids' faces when they re-connect with their CWD friends each summer.
Mary Podjasek is the mom of Richie and Kara. Kara was diagnosed with diabetes at age 8 1/2 and Mary's husband Mike was diagnosed at the age of 30. She enjoys watching Richie play soccer (he is playing for DePaul University) and Kara play LaCrosse on her high school team. She and her family have been involved with CWD conferences since 2003 and have been volunteering at the conferences since 2004. Mary is also the President of the Diabetes Scholars Foundation, which provides scholarships for CWD conferences as well as college scholarships.
Joanne Stroud, MHA, FACHE, is first and foremost a CWD Mom. Her son Ben was diagnosed in 1998 at the age of ten and CWD quickly became their lifeline. She attended her first conference in 2003 and instantly became hooked, telling Laura she'd do anything (within reason of course!) she could to assist CWD. Ben, now age 21, is an official volunteer for Sports Central and is looking forward to making the conference a family affair once again in 2009. Joanne is married to Jim, a CRNA and they have two other sons, Kyle (23), a student currently pursuing a degree in Secondary Education and James (18), a newly minted high school graduate heading off to Chico State University in the fall where he will play for the Wildcats Men's Soccer team and pursue a degree in business. In her spare time, Joanne is the Administrative Manager for Student Health Services at San Diego State University.
Friends for Life 2009 Conference and Expo Introduction - Partners & Sponsors - Exhibitors - Convention Center Map Faculty - Youth Faculty - Grandparent Faculty - CWD Staff - Special Guests Registration - FAQs - Kids' Voices Schedule: Parents & Adults - Youth - Young Adults - Focus Groups FFL Reports from 2008 - 2007 - 2006 - 2005 - 2004 - 2003 - 2002 - 2001
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