Diana Rodriguez
Research Participant
Participating in the Parkinson’ s Progression Markers Initiative( PPMI) was the best decision I’ ve made on my journey. I know that my little contribution is one of the many puzzle pieces that add up to a bigger picture. Getting involved can be the most freeing and purpose-filled thing you do. It changes the narrative from fear to action.
Diana, 39( kneeling), is a mother, business coach and PPMI participant. She lives in Toronto, Canada.
Susana Olague
A New Face at the Foundation
I’ m a writer who finds joy in sharing with supporters how they make an impact; it’ s so rewarding to do this every day. The connections, commitments and values driving the urgency and passion of the MJFF community are ones I share. Each day at MJFF is a strengthening and celebration of those values. It’ s an honor to add my own energy to pursuing a cure and better treatments for Parkinson’ s.
Susana joined the Foundation as a senior communications writer in August 2025. She lives in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Keerthika Subramanian
Longtime Foundation Supporter
My mother was diagnosed with PD at 50 while my sister and I were still in school. I support MJFF to help accelerate research for a cure. I also want to raise awareness of the impact that Parkinson’ s has on families.
Keerthika, 39, is a partner at Winston & Strawn, LLP, in Chicago, Illinois.