The members of the NV-RDAC volunteer council represent every sector in the rare disease world.
The Nevada Rare Disease Advisory Council consists of physicians who practice in the area of cardiology, emergency care, neurology, oncology, orthopedics, pediatrics, or primary care and provide care to patients with rare diseases; nurses who provide care to these patients; hospital administrators; clinics that provide care to patients with rare diseases; organizations that provide services to these patients; and individuals (aged 18 years or older) living with a rare disease or parents who have cared for a child with a rare disease.
Annette Logan-Parker
Board Chair
Gina Glass
Vice Chair
Amber Federizo
APRN, FNP-BC
Dr. Sumit Gupta
MD
Melissa Bart-Plange
Member
Paul Niedermeyer
Member
Valerie Porter
DNP, BSN, MBA
Jennifer Millet
RN, DNP, LNC, LSSGB
Dr. Ihsan Azzam
MD, PhD
Naja Bagner
Member
Dr. Craig Vincze
MD, PhD
Christina Thielst
LFACHE
Pamela White
Member
Kimberly Anderson
Member
Brigette Cole
Member
Dr. Varena Samara
MD
Dr. Devraj Chavda
MD
Dr. William Evans
MD
Madison Bowe
Member
Mallory Carvalho
MSWWant to join the Council?
The following NV-RDAC member positions are currently vacant:
Physician
A physician who practices in the area of cardiology, emergency care, neurology, oncology, orthopedics, pediatrics, or primary care and provides care to patients with rare diseases
Division representative
A division representative who provides education concerning rare diseases or the management of chronic conditions
Lived experience
A person over 18 years of age who has lived with or who currently lives with a rare disease
Please submit a letter of interest and a resume or curriculum vitae. Materials submitted will be forwarded to the DHHS director for consideration for possible appointment. Please address your materials to Julia Peek, Deputy Administrator, whom you can contact by phone at 775-684-5902, by email at jpeed@health.nv.gov, or by mail at 4150 Technology Way, Ste. 300, Carson City, NV 89706.