The founding board consists of several people who are currently living with RA.

Barbara Cloues – is a clinical psychologist in private practice. She is a very enthusiastic fan of the Washington Redskins. She is devoted to music, the space program where her husband works, and playing with her two Maltese dogs.
Barbara was diagnosed with JRA when she was only 12 years old. She overcomes obstacles and inspires others with her tenacious spirit and patience. You can contact Barbara by emailing Barbara@rheum4us.org.

Dan Nelson – is an author, journalist, and photographer featuring the glorious U.S. Pacific Northwest. His website is AdventuresNorthwest.net In addition to loving to walk the wild country, Dan is an avid fly fisher, canoeist, snowshoer, telemark skier and paraglider pilot. If he’s not out enjoying the backcountry, he’s indoors writing about it. Dan has served several non-profit organizations.
Dan was diagnosed with RA six years ago and he’s battled to continue his northwest adventures. Dan brings the same bravery and enthusiasm of his outdoor feats to an RA awareness campaign. You can contact Dan by emailing Dan@rheum4us.org.

Jay Sprinkel – worked as a marine biologist for 30 years at the non-profit Mote Marine Laboratory in southwest Florida. He has studied everything from oysters to manatees and whales. He has worked on and in the water all over the southeast US and published Red tide indicator fatty acids in hepatic tissue of manatees; however, his primary skill is statistics.
Jay was diagnosed with RA in 2006. He often combines his legendary math mind and sense of humor to lift up others in the RA community. You can contact Jay by emailing Jay@rheum4us.org.

Kelly Young – began the Rheumatoid Arthritis Warrior community in 2009. She is the author of RA Warrior, the most comprehensive website about RA with over 500 pages of information and encouragement about RA. She is passionate about finding ways to make life better for people with RA.
Kelly was diagnosed with RA in 2006 after many years of periodic flares. The focus of her life is being mother to five children and helping others to know the hope of God’s love. You can contact Kelly by emailing Kelly@rheum4us.org.

Nancy Murphy – is a teacher of deaf and hard of hearing children and has been teaching for 23 years. She is a Christian who enjoys people of all ages and having fun. She loves laughter, entertaining, travel and being involved in programs for outreach to those in need.
Nancy has battled RA since she was 14 years old and she has twice beaten lymphoma. She is passionate to see progress for RA treatment the way we have seen for cancer in our generation. You can contact Nancy by emailing Nancy@rheum4us.org.

• To learn about the Rheumatoid Patient Foundation, please visit our About page or FAQ page.
• See our list of Advisory Board members.
• If you have any questions or comments please contact KatieBeth Young by emailing katieb@rheum4us.org