Meet our Advisory Board
Career Highlights
– Former scholar athlete at Southern CT State University
– Started MS4MS in 2011
– 10+ professional sales experience
– Current Team Leader at LEAP
“As MS4MS grows, our impact grows with it. Our dedication to support MS research, while assisting families affected by MS will always be our top priority and I can’t wait to say we helped #endMS!”
Charles Robinson
Career Highlights
– Private Wealth Advisor for Advocus Private Wealth
– Former Scholar athlete at ECU
– B.S. in Exercise Physiology/Pre-Med
– M.S. in Financial Planning from University of Georgia
– Married with 3 daughters
“I grew up seeing the impact of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) on families, including my own. Knowing firsthand how beneficial support from the MS community can be, it was important to me to be part of the movement and continue to stand alongside these ‘MS Warriors’.”
Leona Bedrossian
Career Highlights
– 14 years of service in government
– Licensed Realtor with Stewart Real Estate, LLC
– Portfolio of non-profit experience as an Ambassador with Be the Match coordinating bone marrow registry drives
– Former board member of the DC Asian Pacific Marrow Network, and held dozens of blood drives in partnership with the American Red Cross
“I personally wanted to learn more about MS and how to be a better supporter of a disease I was not as familiar with, while offering knowledge and experience I’ve gained with other non-profit organizations I had been involved in. If there’s one thing I’ve learned, doing a little here and there to support a great cause can mean a whole lot to someone fighting to survive”
Matt Liston
Career Highlights
– Known for writing, producing, and directing sports documentaries
– Many of his projects take on positive themes and messaging
– He has collaborated with ESPN, LeBron James’ Uninterrupted & most recently hosted the uplifting NFL series, Huddle for 100
“I’m honored and excited to be on the MS4MS Advisory Board. I have friends who are MS Warriors and others who work alongside those warriors. I’m eager to use my professional skills in media and my experience with non-profits to help this wonderful organization. #spreadingorange #endMS”
Dr. Ellen Mowry
Career Highlights
Ellen M. Mowry, M.D., M.C.R.
-Professor of Neurology and Epidemiology
-Co-Director, Multiple Sclerosis Precision Medicine Center of Excellence
-Chief Medical Officer, Johns Hopkins inHealth, Johns Hopkins University
-Career in MS Neurology since age 18
“Inspired by the vision of MS4MS to leverage physically striving to be our best while promoting work to raise the bar in MS research”
Mark Miller
Career Highlights
– A career characterized by successful assignments as CEO and member of the Board of Directors of several publicly traded and investor-owned mid-size service businesses
– Has served as Chairman or on the board of two national and one global non-profit
“My goal is to help guide a very talented and dedicated group of executives, staff and volunteers toward accomplishing the organization’s goal of finding a cure for Multiple Sclerosis”
Michael Weiss (MS Warrior)
Career Highlights
– Vice President, Business Development – Andrena
– Patient Advisory Board Member – North American Registry for Care and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (NARCRMS)
– Past Board Member – National Multiple Sclerosis Society, New Jersey Metro Chapter
“I’m extremely excited to be a member of the MS4MS Advisory Board. I know that our efforts are benefitting families impacted by MS, and the advancement of research at the Johns Hopkins Project Restore MS Research Center in hopes of finding a cure. We are all in this together, and together we are #spreadingORANGE!”
Ana Arnet
Career Highlights
– UCLA Alumna – Go Bruins!
– 10+ Years of Agency Experience in PR and Digital Marketing
– Has been supporting MS events, fundraisers, and more since she met her husband back in 2012
“From attending Walk MS to the first ever Dunk MS back in 2018 – it’s been a privilege to support raising awareness and funds towards MS research in memory of Blake’s mom, Brigitte. Couldn’t be more excited to be a part of the MS4MS family and work with a stellar team to help find a cure for all MS warriors.”
Blake Arnet
Career Highlights
– 10+ Years of Startup Experience
– Hulu, Ring and UCLA Basketball Alum
– Founder of Heart of Hope & Dunk MS Fundraiser
“I started Dunk MS in honor of my late mom, Brigitte and it has grown into something special that has exceeded my wildest expectations. My life mission is to help find a cure in her honor and help those affected. The Dunk MS and MS4MS merger will supercharge our joint mission and I’m honored to be a part of this dedicated team!”
