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Cindy Coney, M.Ed. |
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Mary Ann O'Neil, M.Ed. |
Scleroderma Foundation National Conference Keynote Speakers
Opening Speaker: Cindy Coney, M.Ed.
Closing Speaker: Mary Ann O'Neil, M.Ed.
Cindy Coney, MEd, returns as our opening Keynote Speaker. At our 2008 conference, she opened with a message titled, "Things Will Be Okay." Cindy spoke about life-altering changes in our lives—specifically those that force us to adapt quickly—and the ways in which we can handle such changes with strength, hope, and optimism. Everyone was uplifted!
Coney is a nationally recognized speaker and educator, and is the secretary of the Board of Directors for the Lupus Foundation of America. She was diagnosed with lupus in 1980, and is the author of "The Wild Woman's Guide to Living with Chronic Illness." Cindy is a compelling speaker who combines knowledge, humor, and the ability to laugh at herself. She is the president of Monarch Training and Consulting in Tampa, Florida.
Mary Ann O’Neil, M.Ed., is a person living with scleroderma and a member of the Scleroderma Foundation Board of Directors. A former early education teacher, O’Neil subsequently owned and operated a school for children through Grade 3. In 1983, O’Neil became a management consultant and leadership development trainer, designing workshops designed to be both fun and valuable. Among her clients were Texaco, McDonald’s and Xerox. O’Neil now works with one of her children in an executive coaching firm while continuing to design and deliver workshops.
- Accessing Patient Assistance Programs – Richard Sagall, M.D.
- Adult Light Weight Training – Heather Hawk
- Clinical Trials: Are They Right for You?" – Richard Brasington, M.D.
- Dental Issues – David Leader, D.M.D.
- For Caregivers Only – Gary Barg
- For Male Patients Only – Edward Lally, M.D.
- Juvenile Fitness – Heather Hawk
- Juvenile Scleroderma – Medical Aspects – Thomas J. A. Lehman, M.D.
- Living with PH – Maribeth Duncan
- Managing GI Involvement in Scleroderma – Charlene Prather, M.D.
- Nutrition and Your Immune System – Mary Ann Nirdlinger, M.D.
- Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy – Janet Poole, Ph.D. and Jane Brandenstein, P.T.
- Public Health and Preventive Screening’s – We Still Have to Do Them" – Susan A. Nyanzi, Dr.PH, M.P.H., C.H.E.S., A.C.S.M.
- Pulmonary Fibrosis – Robert Lafyatis, M.D.
- Scleroderma 101 – Maureen Mayes, M.D.
- Scleroderma and Cancer – Thomas A. Medsger, Jr., M.D.
- "Talk to who? About what?!? Discussing your traditional and complementary care with your primary care provider" – Dr. Simon Mittal, M.D. New
- Yoga for Scleroderma and Assisted Yoga for Scleroderma – Kathleen Randolph
We will be adding new workshops each week until one week before the Conference, so check back often! |
