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NORD advances practical, meaningful, and enduring change so people with rare diseases can live their fullest and best lives. Every day, they elevate care, advance research, and drive policy in a purposeful and holistic manner to lift up the rare disease community. Join us to learn how NORD can work with the Ataxia community on our goal of accelerating treatment development and improving the lives of those living with Ataxia.

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Speaker Information 

Jill Pollander, RN, MSN
Vice President of Patient Services
National Organization of Rare Disorders (NORD)

Jill Pollander is the Vice President of Patient Services at the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD). As a member of NORD’s leadership team, she oversees NORD’s Patient Services Department including Patient Assistance Programs, Information & Resource Services and Clinical Trial Support. In this role she collaborates with many stakeholders in the rare disease space including patients, families, caregivers, advocacy & research groups, pharma and biotech. As a registered nurse, she has over 30 years of diverse professional healthcare experience, from the emergency department to long-term care with a specialty in pain management and palliative care, as well as work in academia and risk management and mitigation. Always a nurse regardless of role, Jill is a fierce advocate for patients and their access to appropriate care, treatment, and resources.

Other Webinars 

NAF hosts educational webinars about Ataxia presented by industry experts. Learn about important topics related to living with Ataxia. Webinars are complimentary for NAF members, with new sessions offered each month. Join NAF to receive invitations to upcoming Ataxia webinars. Visit www.ataxia.org/webinars to explore past webinars on a variety of topics.