CHAPTER ADVISORY BOARD
The CHADD chapter advisory board (CAB), a subcommittee of the CHADD board of directors, collaborates with CHADD management to foster the formation, growth, and sustained success of CHADD chapters. In partnership with CHADD chapters, regional centers, and the chapter services manager, the CAB facilitates idea exchange, identifies common needs, and provides oversight for chapter services processes. Committed to supporting CHADD chapters and regional centers, the CAB offers annual training and mentorship opportunities as well as acknowledges and celebrates outstanding contributions to the CHADD mission by chapters and individual volunteers.
Beth Bardeen, Co-Chair
Seattle CHADD
Beth Bardeen has been co-chair of the chapter advisory board since January 2024. In 2018, she was diagnosed with ADHD after thirty-seven years as a tech industry executive and consultant in marketing, ecosystem design, and change management. The growth she experienced after her diagnosis led to helping others experience a similar growth. In 2021, she presented on rejection sensitivity at the Annual International Conference on ADHD and was introduced to the CHADD chapter system. She wanted to bring that kind of support to Seattle, and six months later, she founded Seattle CHADD in 2022. Responding to the demand in the Pacific Northwest led to winning Chapter of the Year in 2023. Building a chapter from scratch showed Bardeen firsthand the twists and turns of being an inexperienced leader. She hopes to share these lessons and her business experience to help others save time and work to grow the chapter system into new areas. When she isn’t thinking about CHADD or hanging out with her CHADD friends, she’s busy being an advocate and consultant for the newly diagnosed. She also serves as a board member on the King County Board for Developmental Disabilities on initiative strategies. She holds a BA in management, marketing, and organizational behavior from the University of Puget Sound.
Suzanne Sophos, CMPSS, Co-Chair
CHADD of Greater Los Angeles
Suzanne Sophos is a neuro-inclusivity advocate who has been engaged in family and child work since 2010. She is the executive director of CHADD of Greater Los Angeles and the manager of the ADHD Empowerment Community™. She previously directed CHADD of San Fernando Valley, twice recognized as Chapter of the Year. Sophos serves as co-chair of CHADD’s chapter advisory board and is a member of the planning committee for the Annual International Conference on ADHD. She received the CHADD Volunteer of the Year award in 2022. Sophos grew up in Texas and received her communications degree from Texas Christian University before moving to Los Angeles with her husband. Her background includes serving as a social-emotional learning specialist, peer support specialist, ADHD educator, writer, and family coach. She has also been trained, certified, and previously served as a foster parent through the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services. Her work is informed by her education, professional experience, and life experience as an ADHD/2e individual and the parent of an ADHD/2e child.
Jami Demuth, Regional Center Coordinator
Midwest Regional Center
Jami Demuth serves as CHADD’s Midwest regional coordinator and health information team manager. She supports CHADD chapters in the Midwest region and provides evidence-based health information about ADHD to callers on the National Resource Center’s helpline. She coordinates and facilitates regional events, workshops, and training for members, volunteers, and partners, and liaises with local and national media outlets to raise awareness and visibility of ADHD issues. She is passionate about empowering people with ADHD to thrive in all aspects of life and is committed to advancing CHADD's mission of improving the lives of people affected by ADHD through education, advocacy, and support. Since 2017, she has volunteered with CHADD of Iowa and serves on their executive board. She has more than eighteen years of experience in writing, communication, and education, and uses her skills to create engaging and informative content for websites, newsletters, and social media platforms. Her writing has been featured in the HuffPost, Des Moines Register, Scary Mommy, Motherly, The Mighty, and Attention magazine.
Claire Noyes, Regional Center Co-Coordinator
Northeast Regional Center
Claire Noyes has been the founding member and coordinator of BuxMont CHADD in the suburban Philadelphia area since 2009. She is the mother of two sons who were diagnosed with ADHD as young children and are now young adults. Her drive to help families and individuals with ADHD comes from her own experiences with the educational and emotional challenges of raising her children. Through her work with CHADD, she has seen the impact of ADHD from childhood to adulthood and uses that knowledge to help others find their own strengths to live well with ADHD. Since 2021, Noyes has been co-coordinator of CHADD’s Northeast Regional Center. Drawing on her personal experience as chapter coordinator, she supports chapter coordinators, provides training and mentorship to new coordinators, and has created a community of chapters and a bridge to the national office. She also works to provide information about ADHD and awareness of the support that CHADD provides.
Naline Walker, Regional Center Co-Coordinator
Southern Regional Center
Naline Walker has over fifteen years of experience working with neurodiversity and neurodivergent individuals as a residential counselor in human behavior and a case manager in Virginia and Maryland. She earned a bachelor’s degree in social science from the University of University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland, and holds dual Master of Science degrees in business administration and management/criminal justice at University of Maryland University College. Walker is a Howard University associate investigator/research assistant and has served as a liaison in the DC metropolitan area for recruitment suites in a five-year research study titled An Examination of the Relationship Between Sleep and Parental Distress in Children with ADHD Who Differ in Their Medication Status. She worked at Joint Base Andrews, a military facility in Prince George County, Maryland, for the past ten years. Walker serves as a volunteer facilitator/coordinator for Prince George County CHADD parent support group and as regional coordinator for the CHADD Southern Regional Center. She also volunteers with a domestic violence nonprofit organization advocating against human trafficking.
Jeremy Didier, LSCSW, LMAC, Chapter Coordinator
ADHDKC / Kansas City CHADD
Jeremy Didier, LSCSW, LMAC, has over fifteen years of extensive experience working with children, parents, and adults with ADHD in both her personal life and as an ICF/JST/ADDCA-certified ADHD coach with ImpactParents. She currently provides assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic services for adults with ADHD in her private practice at the Jordan Psychological Center in Kansas City. She is also the group founder and co-coordinator of Kansas City’s award-winning CHADD chapter, ADHDKC, twice recognized as the organization’s chapter of the year. Prior to being elected president of CHADD’s board of directors, Didier served on the board in many capacities: as secretary, as co-chair of both the chapter advisory board and the governance committee, and as a volunteer leadership trainer and chapter mentor. She is a nationally recognized speaker and a frequent contributor to national media outlets such as the Washington Post and NBC Nightly News. A passionate advocate for justice-involved individuals with ADHD, she specializes in the underdiagnosis of girls and women with ADHD and the intersection of ADHD and addiction. Diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, she was honored to be selected for Chris Zeigler Dendy’s inaugural advocacy training program at “Camp Dendy.” Didier holds a master of social work from Fordham University and a bachelor of science in journalism from the University of Kansas. Her favorite job is being mom to five fabulous kids, four of whom also have ADHD among other neurodiversities.
Angela Green, Chapter Coordinator
Philadelphia CHADD
Angela Green, MEd, is a passionate voice for children with ADHD, leveraging her roles as both a parent and educator to address the unique challenges they face in academic settings. Drawing from firsthand experiences within her own family and classroom, Green’s work is deeply rooted in empathy and understanding. As the coordinator of Philadelphia CHADD, she engages with the community to address the pressing needs of individuals with ADHD. Green recognizes the importance of implementing evidence-based approaches to support caregivers and educators in fostering the success of children with ADHD. To achieve this goal, she works as an education consultant for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and as an ADHD and executive function professional trainer. She is also a licensed provider of Managing ADHD, Executive Function, and Behavior in the Classroom, created by Cindy Goldrich of PTS Coaching LLC. Furthermore, Green's journey includes a late diagnosis of ADHD in her forties, shattering misconceptions and underscoring her advocacy efforts. She has a bachelor's degree in journalism and mass communication from Point Park University and completed graduate studies at St. Joseph’s University. Green's greatest joy lies in her family, including her husband Edward Green III, and their four children.
Eva O’Malley, Chapter Coordinator
TRI CHADD NJ
Eva O’Malley is a dedicated advocate and coordinator of TRI CHADD NJ, a chapter she founded in 2007 to address the needs of her community through ADHD education, support, and advocacy. With seventeen years of experience, she emphasizes the importance of community ADHD education for families, teachers, and healthcare professionals to navigate the complexities of ADHD. O’Malley aims to help families understand and access the resources needed for safety and health. She is committed to ensuring that everyone working with children has access to accurate information on ADHD. Her involvement with the NJ Children’s System of Care and the Children’s Interagency Coordinating Council since 2009 has given her a comprehensive understanding of mental health, developmental disabilities, and addiction services for youth. Her dedication to improving ADHD treatment led her to collaborate on the development of the clinical practice guideline for the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with complex ADHD published by the Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics in 2020. Her passion for empowering parents and advocating for children's needs has been a driving force in her work. O’Malley believes in the power of parents as advocates and is dedicated to supporting families in advocating for their children's well-being and success.
Christine Kotik, Chapter Coordinator
CHADD of Ohio
Christine Kotik, PCC, NBC-HWC, has over fifteen years of dedicated experience supporting individuals and families affected by ADHD, both personally and professionally. Certified as both a professional coach (International Coach Federation) and a health and wellness coach (National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching), she specializes in helping clients navigate the unique challenges of ADHD by offering customized strategies and skill-building techniques. Her twelve-year involvement with CHADD has been a cornerstone of her work. She is a professional member, a Parent to Parent facilitator, and has delivered webinars and podcasts that have provided vital education and support to the ADHD community. She also serves as the coordinator for CHADD of Ohio, where she plays a pivotal role in expanding the organization’s reach and impact.
Victoria Reyna, Chapter Coordinator
CHADD El Paso
Victoria Reyna is a licensed professional counselor in Texas and New Mexico. She is the founder of Rising Perspective Counseling, which specializes in helping adults who are dealing with ADHD, anxiety, and low self-esteem. She also serves as the coordinator of CHADD in El Paso, Texas, where she supports the vibrant Latinx community. While pursuing her master's degree, she noticed ADHD symptoms in her own child. This sparked her deep dive into understanding the neurodiverse mind, which presented quite a challenge. She is deeply committed to bridging the knowledge gap about ADHD within the community and providing valuable resources to help individuals progress from frustration to fulfillment. Recently, she herself received a diagnosis of inattentive ADHD, further strengthening her dedication to promoting ADHD education through initiatives like CHADD.
Jeanne Hoffman, CAE, Chapter Services Manager
CHADD National Office
Jeanne Hoffman has more than twelve years of experience working in association management, including serving as a chapter manager for a regional Society for Human Resource Management chapter. She has also served as an executive director for two statewide associations, and most recently as the director of membership and programming for the Ohio Society of Association Professionals. Jeanne and her husband of more than thirty years have two adult children, a Boston terrier, Hazel, and are avid birdwatchers. She has several neurodivergent family members, and embraces CHADD’s vision of a world that recognizes, incorporates, and celebrates the strengths of those with ADHD.