Representative, Osteoarthritis Action Alliance (OAAA)
Associate Director, OA Action Alliance
Our leadership is comprised of a multidisciplinary coalition of experts—including clinicians, researchers, and patient advocates—dedicated to eliminating health disparities and promoting health equity for vulnerable populations.
Our Board of Directors, leadership team, steering committees, advisors, volunteers, and partners each play a vital role in advancing our mission. Together, they bring diverse perspectives, professional expertise, lived experiences, and a shared belief that lasting change happens when we work together.
Founded through the vision of healthcare professionals, researchers, advocates, and the generous support of Zimmer Biomet, Movement is Life has grown into a national movement dedicated to empowering women through the power of movement. Today, our leaders represent healthcare, philanthropy, research, business, public policy, education, and community organizations—all united by a common purpose: to remove barriers, inspire innovation, and create healthier futures for women and the communities they serve.
The National Staff manages the daily operations and core programs of Movement is Life, working behind the scenes to translate our mission into tangible community impact and sustainable health equity.
The Board of Directors provides strategic oversight and governance, ensuring our initiatives remain aligned with our core mission of improving musculoskeletal health and mobility for African American, Latina, and rural women.
Our Steering Committee represents a diverse range of partner organizations and medical specialties, working collaboratively to design and implement community-based programs that drive measurable change.
President, EBU Productions
Retired Nurse Educator, Hospital for Special Surgery
Adjunct Nursing Faculty, Adelphi University
Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Representative, National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (NAON)
Director of Quality and Patient Safety, OrthoVirginia
Vice President of Social Marketing, VyStar Credit Union
President and CEO, W. Montague Cobb/NMA Health Institute
Practicing Orthopedic Surgeon, Sarasota, FL
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Yale University School of Medicine
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Yale University School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
The next chapter of Movement is Life will be written by leaders who are passionate about making a difference.
Whether you’re interested in serving on our Board of Directors, joining a steering committee, supporting the Annual Summit, sharing your expertise, or partnering to expand our impact, we welcome individuals who are ready to lead with purpose and collaborate for lasting change.
Together, we can build stronger communities, inspire healthier lives, and create opportunities for generations to come.