Board of Directors

NAAF was established in 1981 with one clear goal; to offer support to individuals affected by alopecia areata. Though the mission has expanded over the past two decades, the importance of providing a substantial support program to people of all ages and interests has not diminished. NAAF’s various support programs and resources offer different ways to create a sense of community amongst individuals with alopecia areata and their families.

Front, L to R: Shamsha Damani, Maureen McGettigan, Ann Hollins, Deirdre Nero, Ann S. Hedges, Tyrone Folliard-Olson. Back Row, L to R: Jonelle Massey, Dr. Brett King, Jim O’Connell, Wendy Yu, Simon Rubenstein, Ron Saca (Not shown: Bonnie Chong and Salman Hussain).

Ann Hollins Chair Westfield NJ

Bonnie Chong Vice Chair Bryn Mawr PA

Jim O'Connell CFO Cincinnati OH

Simon Rubenstein Secretary Brooklyn NY

Shamsha Damani Member Houston TX

Tyrone Folliard-Olson Member Minneapolis MN

Ann Hedges Member San Francisco CA

Salman Hussain Member Chestnut Hill MA

Brett King, MD, PhD Member Fairfield CT

Jonelle Massey Member Toledo OH

Maureen McGettigan Member Flourtown PA

Deirdre Nero Member Miami FL

Ron Saca Member Alamo CA

Wendy Yu Member Los Altos CA

Nicole Friedland President & CEO Novato CA