Erin E. Andrews, PsyD, ABPP, is a board-certified rehabilitation psychologist. She is an associate affiliated clinical professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Andrews' areas of clinical and research interest include disability identity and cultural competence, disability inclusion in psychology training, sexual and reproductive rights of people with disabilities, disabled parenting and reducing bias in disability language. She is the author of Disability as Diversity: Developing Cultural Competence, published by Oxford University Press. She is married with two grown stepchildren and two school-aged children; they live near Austin, Texas.

Dante A. Bacani moved to Los Angeles in 2016 after more than 30 years of living in Chicago, including his time at the University of Chicago, where he studied English language and literature. He is an avid reader, movie buff and listens to a wide variety of musical genres. Bacani also plays a bit of guitar and piano. He’s a self-described dog person who likes cats, too. A writer and editor, Bacani consults with clients on communications and marketing. In May 2021, he experienced an ischemic stroke which severely weakened his left side. He is currently recovering from the stroke with the goal of independence. He currently resides in assisted living. Regardless of the extent of his recovery, going forward he intends to engage his talents as an advocate for disability rights and disability issue awareness.

Timothy “Tim” K. Behrens, Ph.D., CHES, RFSA, FACSM is a husband and father of two boys. In 2020, he contracted COVID and experienced subsequent strokes and brain injuries that left him with disability. Before COVID, Behrens was dean of the College of Health Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Currently, Tim is a professor in the School of Rehabilitation Sciences and Technology at UWM, though he works remotely from Albuquerque, New Mexico, because of disability related difficulties. His work is focused on community health, specifically with communities experiencing disability since his experiences. He has expertise in physical activity, public health and evaluation of community programs.

Dr. Scott Crawford was a practicing neuropsychologist in Miami, where he enjoyed cycling and sailing until he developed a rapidly progressive form of multiple sclerosis and had to give up his career in 2000. Crawford uses a power wheelchair for mobility and manages severe fatigue, spasticity, and dysphonia. A passionate advocate for people with disabilities, Crawford specializes in the areas of transportation and public access to streets, sidewalks, and buildings. He sits on multiple boards and committees and engages local, state, and national decisionmakers to improve access for people with disabilities. He lives in Jackson, Mississippi, where he enjoys taking care of his cats, watching classic science fiction movies, and attending symphony concerts and other cultural events.

Sherita Etheridge is the specialty track coordinator for the primary-care pediatric nurse practitioner program and an instructor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing. She has over 20 years of combined pediatric nursing and pediatric nurse practitioner experience and eight years of teaching experience with various academic leadership roles. In 2007, she had a baby girl and noted developmental delays around three months old. She was evaluated and began receiving early intervention. At about nine months old, she was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Madison is now 15, in the 9th grade, and enjoys playing wheelchair basketball. She wants to attend college to play wheelchair basketball and major in interior design. Etheridge is delighted to serve on the Stakeholder Advisory Board to play a role in moving initiatives forward in disability health research.

Jill Everette has advocated for children with disabilities and their families for nearly 20 years. During this time, she has successfully developed, implemented, and coordinated projects based on education and support for families. Her involvement in advocacy began when one of her children was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and hydrocephalus in 2006. Currently, Everette works at Samford University. Previously she held the position of family support coordinator at the March of Dimes for families in UAB’s RNICU. Additionally, her background includes 12 years in pharmaceuticals and non-profit work. She attended the University of Alabama where she received her Bachelor of Arts, and she is currently working on her Master of Studies in Law at Cumberland University. Organizations she has supported include the Bell Center, the March of Dimes and the Regional Neo-natal Intensive Care Unit at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Everette lives in Birmingham, Alabama with her husband and four sons.

Emma Taylor, native of Charleston, South Carolina, is a recent psychology graduate who has a form of cerebral palsy called hemiplegia, which affects the right side of the body. Growing up with supportive doctors and nurses throughout her life, Taylor has a passion for helping children living with disabilities, promoting inclusion and quality of life. Her interests of study include human development, mental health, and exercise sciences. Taylor recently started working for the National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability, with the Growing Resilience Out of Wellness and Thoughtful Habits, GROWTH, mental wellness program where she assists with content research for mental health practices, and manages social media engagement. Before coming to NCHPAD, she spent eight summers working as a camp counselor and eventually in camp leadership in North Carolina.

Dr. Chad Winthrop majored in philosophy at the University of Miami, and graduated from the University of Florida College of Dentistry in 2000. He practiced in Arizona and then Alaska until 2019, when he experienced a spinal cord injury in a paragliding accident. He is a past president of the Alaska Dental Society, editor of their newsletter, and active in leadership with the American Dental Association. Dr. Winthrop aspires to improve the rights and well-being of people with disabilities through advocacy and communication, drawing from his experiences as an adaptive athlete and a health care provider.

Cynthia L. Wozow, D.O. is a pediatric rehabilitation medicine physician practicing in Birmingham, Alabama. She completed her residency training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at UT Health San Antonio in 2018 and her Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Fellowship at Texas Children’s/ Baylor College of Medicine in 2020. As a physician treating individuals with disabilities as well as someone with lived experience, she strives to improved equitable care for those with disabilities. She is also active at both the local and national level to improve discrimination against those with disabilities in medicine.