Board of Directors

Our board is composed of a diverse group whose lives have been touched by LBD, as well as professionals with a deep dedication to our mission.

	Sarah Sung JD, President Sarah has a personal understanding of LBD through her father who had LBD with Parkinson’s. For her, joining the board is an opportunity to help other families and raise awareness for early diagnosis. She brings a background in content marketing and brand strategy along with her experience working in startups and global brands like Gap, Inc. and Under Armour. She lives in San Francisco and spends most of her weekends outside riding bikes and enjoying the great outdoors.
	Dr. Carla Abdelnour, Vice President Dr. Abdelnour is a Postdoctoral Scholar at the Neurology and Neurological Sciences Department of Stanford University. She obtained her medical degree in Venezuela, and completed her neurology residency training in Spain. Because of her special interest in neurodegenerative diseases, Dr. Abdelnour conducted her PhD in dementia with Lewy body disease research, and was member of the steering committee of the European dementia with Lewy bodies consortium (E-DLB). She aims to understand the biological underpinnings of the disease to develop diagnostic tools and therapeutic targets, with a patient-centered approach.
	Jeffrey S. Jacob, Treasurer Jeff brings over 25 years of strategic, financial, operational, and legal experience to the LBDA Board of Directors. Jeff is currently the Senior Vice President, Finance and Administration for the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) where in addition to overseeing the finances of the organization, he is responsible for Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal/Risk, and General Administration. He has a balance of both for-profit orientation and not-for-profit experience throughout his career. Jeff recently lost his father, who suffered with both Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson’s Disease. He also serves on the boards of Orot: Center for Jewish Learning, and Sutton Place Synagogue where he is the Immediate Past-President. Jeff resides with his family in New York City.
	Genell Greenberg, Secretary Genell is a volunteer in the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center Quality of Life programs at the University of California San Diego (UCSD).  She facilitates support groups for people with various dementias and their caregivers. Since 2022, she has volunteered with LBDA, including facilitating a support group in conjunction with UCSD for those caring for someone with LBD and related movement disorders. Genell brings lived experience to the Board, having cared for her husband throughout his journey with LBD.  She is an avid yoga practitioner & teacher. Prior to retirement, Genell was a social worker & attorney, specializing in family law mediation.
	Mary Kay Boler, Director at Large Mary-Kay is a multifaceted executive with private, nonprofit and higher education experience. Her specialties include helping entrepreneurial ventures and nonprofit organizations craft sustainable growth strategies and obtain funding to achieve their goals. Mary-Kay currently is the Chief Development Officer responsible for fundraising, communications and partnerships at Communities In Schools of Atlanta, a dropout prevention program which helps under-resourced students overcome academic, behavioral and financial barriers to success. Mary-Kay is honored to contribute her skills to support LBDA, especially since she lost her father to Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson’s Disease. She lives with her family in Georgia.
	Dr. Jennifer Goldman, Director at Large Dr. Jennifer Goldman is a Movement Disorders neurologist with certification in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry. She is an internationally recognized clinician, researcher, and educator who has focused her career on Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia (LBD), working to better understand their cognitive and neuropsychiatric symptoms and improve treatments, outcomes, and care models. Dr. Goldman has served in various roles for the Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA) over the years, including Chair of the LBDA’s Scientific Advisory Council and Industry Council and director of two Research Center of Excellence programs, among others. She has held numerous leadership roles in national and international organizations and is currently the Secretary-Elect for the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society. Dr. Goldman is passionate about supporting and empowering people living with LBD and their families so they can have better lives and outcomes through advances in clinical care, research, and education. She is delighted to bring the many facets of her professional expertise to the LBDA Board of Directors to further LBDA’s mission.
	Angela Lunde, Director at Large Angela Lunde MA. is an Associate in Neurology at the Mayo Clinic. Her interests and focus are in the emotional and quality of life factors experienced in those living with dementia and caregivers. She is involved in numerous partnerships focused on reducing stigma, improving wellbeing, and supporting the inclusion of persons living with dementia into everyday community life. Ms. Lunde has professional training in mindfulness-based therapies, grief and loss, Dignity Therapy, wellness coaching, and yoga. She was the co-creator of HABIT- Healthy Actions to Benefit Independence and Thinking ®, a multi-component program that builds on existing strengths and the empowerment that comes from supportive relationships.
	Dr. Anitha Rao, Director at Large Anitha Rao, MD is a board-certified cognitive neurologist and Forbes magazine recognized physician entrepreneur. She serves as the Chair of the American Academy of Neurology’s Geriatric Section, and she sits on the Board of Trustees at ThedaCare HealthSystem in Wisconsin. Her globally recognized research has been highlighted by the Washington Post, American Health Insurance Plans, and the Alzheimer’s Association. Dr. Rao is one among 600 dementia experts in the nation with subspecialty training in Alzheimer’s disease and neurodegenerative disorders. Lewy Body Dementia is a disease near and dear to Dr Rao. She sees many undiagnosed patients with this disease in her clinical practice, and advocates for LBD by raising disease awareness through industry consulting, conference presentations, and peer reviewed research to highlight the cost of care and mortality associated with LBD.
	Rodney Witcher, II, Director at Large Rodney F Witcher, II is a tech professional and executive with unique experience and skills for thriving in both technical and non-technical capacities. He is currently a Product Solutions Engineer at Google and serves as an Angel Investor for Black Angel Group, providing capital to start ups building ethical, high-growth technology companies. Rodney strives to ensure that individuals from all backgrounds and experiences get exposure and on the ground participation in the creation, implementation and usage of digital platforms. He currently lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his family.