For more information contact:
Sally Sheperdson, Executive Director, ADA-WI
ssheperdson@diabetes.org
414.778.5500
Amanda K. Reese Named to ADA-Wisconsin Leadership Board
Madison, WI (June 2, 2014) – The American Diabetes Association-Wisconsin announced that Amanda K. Reese, an attorney and partner with the Madison office of Michael, Best & Friedrich LLP, has joined the Leadership Board for the American Diabetes Association-Wisconsin.
Reese’s area of expertise is in Healthcare – specifically HIPPAA/HITECH and Wisconsin Privacy Laws, Regulatory Compliance and Contract Review. Reese previously served as the Associate Counsel & Privacy Officer for the University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation, Inc. Prior to beginning her health law career she set her sights on becoming a veterinarian, and earned her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, but was later inspired to earn her law degree from Northern Illinois University. She resides in Fitchburg.
“We are delighted to have Amanda join the Leadership Board for the American Diabetes Association in Wisconsin,” said Sally Sheperdson, Executive Director, American Diabetes Association-WI. “Her leadership and passion will help us further our movement to Stop Diabetes®.”
The American Diabetes Association is leading the fight to Stop Diabetes and its deadly consequences and fighting for those affected by diabetes. The Association funds research to prevent cure and manage diabetes; delivers services to hundreds of communities; provides objective and credible information; and gives voice to those denied their rights because of diabetes. Founded in 1940, our mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. For more information please call the American Diabetes Association at 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383) or visit www.diabetes.org. Information from both these sources is available in English and Spanish.
