Todd Stewart is owner and operator of Envision Orlando, a commercial sign company in Winter Park, Florida. Prior to starting his business, Todd spent 14 years in the Orlando Sentinel newsroom in a variety of senior leadership roles. In 2017 Todd won the Orlando Sentinel's first Emmy Award, in the Community Service category, for leading the Sentinel's ongoing video coverage of the Pulse nightclub attack. Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2013, Todd publicly shared his diagnosis in 2018 in the pages of the Orlando Sentinel newspaper and an accompanying video on OrlandoSentinel.com. He joined the PACF Board of Directors later that year and was elected president in 2021.

Scott is the Chief Financial Officer at Florida Citrus Sports and is the Treasurer of the PACF Board of Directors. His hobbies are playing and watching sports, especially the Steelers, Penguins and the Pirates. Scott heard about the Parkinson’s Association through a close friend and current board member, John Gabriel. John encouraged Scott to join the board and assume the position as Treasurer. Scott wants to help those living with Parkinson’s, their caregivers and families so everyone can live life to the fullest.

Chuck received a B.S.B.A. in Accounting from the University of Florida in 1966. His post graduate work includes a J.D. from the University of Florida in 1969 and an L.L.M. in Taxation from the University of Miami in 1971. Chuck’s areas of practice are Estate Planning, Probate and Guardianship Administration and Probate and Trust Litigation.

Chuck became interested in Parkinson programs and research after his brother-in-law was diagnosed several years ago. Chuck serves on the Board of Directors for PACF as the General Counsel

Debbie grew up in Tidewater Virginia completely unaware of Parkinson’s disease. She met and married Howie Apple while at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, and later raised their son in Florida as Howie’s career moves took them south. When he retired, they started Apple Medical Incubator, Inc, a consulting firm dedicated to helping entrepreneurs bring new medical devices to market.

After Howie’s PD diagnosis in 2010, they researched activities to combat the progression of the disease, and together they brought the indoor cycling program, Pedaling for Parkinson’s, to Orlando. With Howie’s death in 2022, Debbie wants to expand her commitment to improving resources for those whose lives are affected by PD.

Kanwar served as President of Tupperware North America, as well as President of Avon Phillippines and President, Asia Pacific, Africa & The Middle East for Jeunesse Global. He has demonstrated a proven history of leadership. He brings a wealth of experience and professional acumen to our Board.

Kanwar was diagnosed with Early Onset Parkinson’s at the age of 39 and has lived with it for over 20 years. He has focused his considerable, positive energy on personally fighting the advance of Parkinsons symptoms through diet, exercise and clinical trials. He now spends his time sharing with others who are impacted by the disease to provide hope and improve their quality of life.

Jack is a retired USAF military veteran, musician, photographer, and a former Coach/Trainer and NCAA & USA Volleyball sports official. He is also a certified 'Critical Thinking' Instructor and Public Speaker. Jack was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2018.

Anissa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who currently serves as Chief Program Officer at PMD Alliance, a national non-profit for Parkinson's and related movement disorders, where she helps to develop programs and resources for people with Parkinson's and their family members across the US. Anissa has a passion for supporting care partners and the family network. Not long after starting her work with Parkinson's, her own mother was diagnosed. Through the years Anissa has developed and facilitated a variety of support and educational programs and resources both for people with Parkinson's and their family members. As one of the original founding members of PACF, She served on the advisory board for several years before joining the formal board in 2022.

Marti is a native of Winter Park, Florida, and owned her own insurance agency. She is the mother of two, grandmother to five, great-grandmother of five, and was life partner to David who had Parkinson's. As his care partner, Marti dedicated herself to ensuring David had every chance to socialize and stay active in all the programs offered in their area. Marti has served on several non-profits as Board President in previous years. Former PACF Board President, she continues to remain active at PACF as a member of the Advisory Board and plans to continue her efforts to teach the community about Parkinson's as well as raise money to grow the organization.

Executive Advisor for the Orlando Magic. During his time with the Magic, they reached the NBA Playoffs 5 times. John was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2012 and understands the many challenges it can have on an individual and their family. He plans to raise awareness and funds to help provide more programs and research to ensure the best care possible.

Dr. Fitzherbert “Fitz” Harry, a native to St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, has always been passionate about helping others since a young age. After earning his doctorate in Physical Therapy he became disappointed in the current healthcare model. He believes that patients should be treated like family, not just as a typical patient. It was because of his desire to get away from the more common “physical therapy mill” approach that he started his own business, Harry Physical Therapy and Wellness.

Mitesh Lotia, M.D. is a fellowship trained Movement Disorder Neurologist with an impressive educational and training background. After completing a two-year Movement Disorders Fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine under the guidance of Dr. Joseph Jankovic, where he also served as a chief fellow, Dr. Lotia joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as an Assistant Professor. At UAMS, Dr. Lotia served as the neurology residency Program Director and worked in multiple leadership roles. He is widely published and an accomplished speaker. Dr. Lotia now serves as Medical Director for Movement Disorders at Advent Health Neuroscience Institute.

Dr. Rodriguez is a neurologist and movement disorders specialist in private practice in Orlando, FL, with a strong focus on improving the quality of life for patients with PD. Before opening his practice Neurology One, he was the Chief of Neurology at the Orlando Veterans Administration Medical Center and is a professor of neurology at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine.