Breakout speakers
DIABETES TECHNOLOGY: ENDLESS CHOICES FOR HEALTHY MANAGEMENT
Jennifer Smith, RD, LC, CDE
Directorof Lifestyle and Nutrition for Integrated Diabetes
Jennifer holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Nutrition and Biology from the University of Wisconsin. She is a Registered (and Licensed) Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator, and Certified Trainer on most makes/models of insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring systems. She is an active member of the American Diabetes Association, American Association of Diabetes Educators and was a coach and athlete with Team WILD (We Inspire Life with Diabetes). She is a contributing author for Diabetes Sisters, Diabetes Daily, Insulin Nation and for Byram Health system's Diabetes Newsletter. She is also writer and editor for Integrated Diabetes Services blog - "Thinking Like a Pancreas" at their home website.
Jennifer has lived with type 1 diabetes (T1D) since she was a child, and thus has first-hand knowledge of the day-to-day events that affect diabetes management. She has been active with a love for biking since she was young and attended a diabetes-specific sports training camp in 2008 where she discovered her passion for achieving fitness goals while living healthfully with diabetes. In 2009 she successfully completed her first 70.3 Half Iroman triathlon. This brought a deeper understanding of athletic training requirements and the importance of nutrition to realize athletic goals. In 2012 she navigated pregnancy with type 1 diabetes which added a deeper understanding to women's health and diabetes management. She works with many athletes and women with diabetes to help guide them to successful management.
Jennifer and her husband Nathan, share their home with their son Oskar (12/20/12), their dog Franklin and two cats - Buster and Lucille. In her free time, Jennifer enjoys running, cycling, swimming, yoga, and kayaking. She also loves hiking with Nathan, Oskar and Franklin. A culinary “experimenter”, she is fond of cooking and baking, with an eye for specialized diets. She also loves to travel and learn how diabetes management differs around the world. As a talented dietitian, diabetes educator, Mom, athlete and person with diabetes, Jennifer is in a unique position to educate and provide assistance to those seeking education for self-management.
MANAGING THE EMOTIONAL ASPECTS OF T1D ANXIETY
Ellen Wood, MSW, LSW
Ellen worked in an alcohol and drug treatment program for 12 years. Not only does she work with the substance abuser, but has been involved in helping affected family members recover and heal, as well.
Ellen has been practicing in the field for 26 years. She believes that therapy is an interactive process that focuses on the client’s strengths. She helps them create new ways to see their issues, revealing new options and opportunities for growth. Her areas of clinical interest/specialized practice include alcohol and drug-related issues, relapse prevention, depression and anxiety, grief and loss, women’s issues, diabetic-related issues, families, couples and adolescents, and stress management.
MANAGING T1D BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL: KEEPING IT REAL
PANELISTS:
Dr Rosanna Fiallo-Scharer
Program Director, Diabetes, CHW &, Associate Professor; MCW
Over the past 16 years, Dr. Fiallo-Scharer has focused most of her clinical practice and research efforts in the area of type 1 diabetes. Her research has been focused mostly on the application of continuous glucose monitoring technology to improve glycemic control in youth with insulin-requiring diabetes, as well as in developing strategies to prevent hypoglycemia. Dr. Fiallo has also been involved in studies looking at the genetic and environmental determinants of type 1 diabetes autoimmunity, prevention and reversal of type 1 diabetes and tracking the natural history of the disease. Dr. Fiallo’s current research is looking at a tailored approach for allocating clinic resources to individual families’ needs.
Dr. Fiallo’s philosophy in patient care is to establish a partnership with patients and their families in order to develop the best possible treatment plan for each individual child.
MANAGING T1D BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL: KEEPING IT REAL
PANELISTS:
Loretta L Bush, APNP, CDE
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Diabetes Clinic, Transition TeamLead
Lori has been caring for children for over 30 years. She has worked in general and critical care hospital units, previously was a nurse practitioner in primary care, and presently in Endocrinology and Diabetes programs for 11 years. Lori’s undergraduate degree was at Ball State University and her graduate degree is from University of Wisconsin - Madison.
MANAGING T1D BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL: KEEPING IT REAL
PANELISTS:
Maggie Frederick, CHW CDE
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Diabetes Clinic, Transition Team
Maggie Frederick has been a Registered Nurse working at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin for 8 years. She brings a unique perspective to the Diabetes Clinic, since being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) at the age of 2 years old. Both her father and uncle were diagnosed with T1D at 25 years old. Maggie’s passion for nursing started as she grew up going to Children’s Hospital Diabetes Clinic. She graduated from St. Louis University Nursing School in St. Louis, Missouri in 2010 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. She currently works at her dream job in Diabetes at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin.
MANAGING T1D BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL: KEEPING IT REAL
PANELISTS:
Julie Adkins
Resident Director of Regents & Wartburg, Concordia University
Julie Adkins has served as Resident Director at Concordia University Wisconsin for three years. This summer, she will be moving into the role as Assistant Director of Residence Life, which will be working with other departments on campus and outside organizations. Julie received her bachelor’s degree from Spring Arbor University in Psychology and Business Administration. In 2015, Julie completed her master’s degree in Student Personnel Administration in Higher Education at CUW. Her passion is to build, equip, and encourage individuals to use their talents to lead and serve others with grace and integrity as servant leaders.
Tanner Barton
JDRF Speaker
Since diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) at eight years old, Tanner has been committed to JDRF. Despite living with T1D, Tanner refuses to be defined by the disease. He is in his junior year at Ball State University, where he is an Honors College student with a double-major in Health Science and Spanish. He has hopes of becoming a Community Health Education Specialist (CHES) and Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE). While Tanner is a successful 4.0 student, he also takes great pride in being a NCAA Division/Varsity Swimmer and conference finalist in the 200 Butterfly. Through meticulous diabetes management, Tanner is a former state of Ohio champion, and he continues to compete at the national level. Since diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) at eight years old, Tanner has been committed to JDRF. Despite living with T1D, Tanner refuses to be defined by the disease. He is in his junior year at Ball State University, where he is an Honors College student with a double-major in Health Science.
MANAGING T1D BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL: KEEPING IT REAL
PANELISTS:
Laurie Lichte
Mom of T1D Student
Laurie lives in the Lake Country area and has three daughters, Mia (22), Elle, (20) and Claire (23). Claire was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) at the age of 3. Claire presently attends the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee and will be graduating this spring with a degree in JAMS (Journalism Advertising and Marketing). Mia is attending the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire and will be graduating this spring as well with a degree in Business and Marketing; and Elle is a sophomore at Bellarmine University in Louisville, KY, and plays on the College Girls Field Hockey team and majoring in Communications. Laurie’s passions include spending lots of time with family and friends, and she is a huge Packer, Badger and Brewer fan!
TAKING T1D TO SCHOOL
Jeffrey Perzan
Jeff is an attorney specializing in international business transactions, technology, intellectual property, and diabetes-related matters.
Academically, Jeff received his BA in International Relations from Yale, his JD from Columbia Law School, and a Certificate from the Parker School of Foreign and Comparative Law. He's admitted to the State Bars of New York, North Carolina, and Wisconsin. Currently, he is Chair of the Wisconsin State Bar's International Practice Section and has served on its Professionalism Committee. Still in the international realm, Jeff is also involved with inter-cultural student exchange programs with AFS and currently serves as the regional Coordinator for the State Department's Sponsored Programs.
In the diabetes world, he's on the Board of American Diabetes Association here in Wisconsin and is currently it’s Advocacy Chair, working both in Madison and Washington in the fight to Stop Diabetes. He also coordinates the state's Volunteer Attorney Network, which helps to ensure that people with diabetes are treated fairly in schools, employment, and prisons. He was named as the first Consumer Legal Advocate on the state's Diabetes Advisory Group and is currently its Co-Chair. In that role he was an editor of “Children with Diabetes: A Resource Guide for Wisconsin Schools and Families” and authored the Section on Student Rights. He also serves on WISHeS, the Wisconsin School Health Services Advisory Committee and speaks frequently on healthcare and diabetes topics to groups. You can follow Jeff on Twitter @DiabetesAvocat.
TAKING T1D TO SCHOOL
Anita O’Brien, RN, BSN, CPNP
Anita graduated from nursing school with a BSN in 1993 andfrom graduate school in 1998as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Most recently, she now works at the Sharon Community School as a school nurse and has been there for 7 years. Anita lives in Williams Bay, WI with her husband and two teenaged children.
TAKING T1D TO SCHOOL
Katie Gerstmeier
Katie Gerstmeier: Parent of Jack, who was diagnosed in 2013 at the age of 10 1/2 and will be 14 in a few weeks. Katie has had a lot of experience with managing diabetes in 2 different school environments, both private and public. She has also had experience with setting up a 504 and an IEP for both health and other education obstacles. Katie has been the co-chair for the JDRF One Walk Family Teams for the last 2 years and is part of the JDRF Mentor program.
research Update Speaker
Ken Kurek
Ken Kurek is President & CEO of Waukesha Foundry, a manufacturer of specialized metal castings with operations in Waukesha and Menomonee Falls. His previous experience includes positions as Vice President & General Manager at Eclipse Manufacturing (Sheboygan, WI), Alcoa (Medina, OH) and Senior Flexonics (Bartlett, IL). He has been involved with JDRF as a volunteer since 2005, including roles as Board President, Vice President of Government Relations, Vice President of Nominating & Board Development and Research Information Volunteer. Mr. Kurek has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois and an MBA from the University of Chicago.
Ken will be providing an easy to understand overview of the latest research that JDRF is involved with such as the Artificial Pancreas: Systems that can m automatically deliver more effective and precise insulin and multi-hormone therapy. Encapsulation: Cell replacement therapies in a protective device than can provide ling-term relief from insulin therapy without the need for intensive immune suppression. Complications: Therapies that prevent or better treat T1D-related damage such as eye and kidney disease. Smart Insulin: Novel insulins that can turn on and off in response to changing blood-glucose levels. Glucose Control: Treatments that will improve the body’s glycemic balance through innovative and personalized therapies beyond the use of insulin alone. Restoration: Restoring the body’s ability to produce insulin, which would represent a biological cure for T1D. Prevention: Therapies that will keep individuals, especially those at higher risk, from ever developing T1D.