Governance Committee
The Governance Committee establishes policies and monitors their implementation with the goal of leading the organization towards prosperity and sustainability. The Governance Committee provides regular review of CHADD bylaws, policies, and leadership best practices. The committee also manages the annual nominations process for the CHADD Board of Directors and committees and the annual Board of Directors’ orientation.
Jeremy Didier, LSCSW, LMAC, Co-Chair
Jeremy Didier, LSCSW, LMAC, ADHD-CCSP, is the immediate past president of CHADD’s board of directors and has more than fifteen years of experience supporting individuals and families affected by ADHD. Grounded in CHADD’s mission of evidence-based information, support, and advocacy, she is the founder and co-coordinator of Kansas City’s CHADD chapter, ADHDKC, twice named CHADD Chapter of the Year. Didier provides assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic services for adults with ADHD through her private practice, TreehouseADHD, in the Kansas City, Missouri, area. A nationally recognized speaker and contributor to the Washington Post and NBC Nightly News, her professional focus includes the underdiagnosis of ADHD in girls and women, the intersection of ADHD and addiction, and improving outcomes for justice-involved individuals. Diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, she holds a master’s degree in social work from Fordham University and a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Kansas. Didier is most proud to be the mother of five children, four of whom are also neurodivergent.
Shirelle F. Pearson, MBA, GBA, Co-Chair
Shirelle F. Pearson is an account manager with Marsh & McLennan Agency (MMA) in their New York City employee health and benefits office, with over thirty years of experience in insurance carrier, human resources, and group benefits consulting. She also extends her knowledge to her graduate students as an adjunct professor at the New York Institute of Technology. She sought resources to support her newly diagnosed son and found CHADD quite valuable in her ADHD educational pursuits, for herself and family. In 2014, she accepted the role of treasurer for the Nassau County chapter and accepted the additional role of coordinator in 2018. Having recently assumed membership on CHADD’s diversity, equity, and inclusion committee, she is currently pursuing an ADHD parent coaching certification. Her career has allowed her the opportunity to effectively communicate across organizations and implement thoughtful benefits and wellness recommendations, positively affecting the lives of thousands of employees and their families. She is a published essayist who enjoys helping clients empower employees through emotionally intelligent strategies, which foster better health, employee satisfaction, higher productivity, and loyalty. A member of MMA’s diversity, equity, and inclusion council she participated in its Aspire mentorship program. She also volunteers as the director of programs with the New York Metro Area chapter of the International Society of Certified Employee Benefits Specialists (ISCEBS) and its chapter working group. She is a lifelong learner and critical thinker who believes that collaboration is the best way to build a strong village that elevates everyone. She earned her BBA from Adelphi University, her MBA from Dowling College and Group Benefits Associate Certificate from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans in partnership with Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Her crowning achievements are her marriage of twenty-five years and the role of doting mother to her two sons.
Stephen Chen
Stephen Chen is a board-tested operational leader and CFO who connects people and initiatives that can improve business and societal outcomes at the intersection of technology and business transformation. Chen was educated at Texas A&M Corpus Christi, New York University, and Brown University. He is a public and private board member of several companies, including Phunware, Kent Moore Capital, BioIntegrate, and formerly Anchor Fundings. He was previously the chief investment officer for a UHNW commodities-based family office and started an alternative asset fund that was collateralized by assets in excess of $2B. Chen brings twenty years of executive experience in financial services and technology, where he has built up particular expertise in sales, capital markets, strategic partnerships and investments, as well as growing and scaling business operations in the United States and Asia. He is a member of the US Chamber of Commerce in New York City, the Urban Land Institute, New York Investment Network, and Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship. His philanthropic work has been covered by the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Washington Post, Fox News, ABC, and NBC. He has spoken at Yale, Brown, NYU, and Columbia University and is the recipient of the Orphans International Global Citizenship Award, the Dragon 100 Fellowship, and the C.V. Starr Fellowship. He has been profiled in two books, Luck Does Not Exist by Mario Calabresi and Inspired! by Vik Venkatraman.
Cindy Goldrich, EdM, ADHD-CCSP
Cindy Goldrich, EdM, ADHD-CCSP, is a mental health counselor, certified ADHD clinical services provider, and an internationally recognized expert in ADHD and executive function support. She is the founder of PTS Coaching, a leading provider of training and coaching services for parents, educators, and allied professionals. Through her signature programs—the ADHD Parent Coach Academy and the ADHD Teacher Training Academy—she has trained professionals worldwide to support children with ADHD and executive function challenges. Her approach emphasizes empathy, collaboration, and practical strategies grounded in the latest research. Goldrich is the author of 8 Keys to Parenting Children with ADHD, a compassionate guide for caregivers, and coauthor of ADHD, Executive Function & Behavioral Challenges in the Classroom, a resource for educators seeking to create supportive learning environments. In addition to her training programs, she and her staff provide direct coaching to parents, students, and adults, helping them navigate the complexities of ADHD with confidence and resilience. Her work is characterized by a deep commitment to empowering individuals and families to thrive. Goldrich holds a master’s degree in education in counseling psychology from Columbia University, Teachers College. She is a contributing author to CHADD’s Attention magazine and to ADDitude magazine. Her dedication to the ADHD community is further demonstrated through her involvement with CHADD, where she contributes her expertise to various initiatives. With a blend of professional insight and heartfelt dedication, Goldrich continues to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those affected by ADHD.
Tanya Murphy, MBSRP, CBTAC
Tanya Murphy has more than two decades of diverse experience spanning knowledge management, advocacy, and corporate wellness. With a strong background in public policy and corporate wellness, she specializes in creating effective workplace accommodations for neurodivergent employees, particularly those with ADHD, to enhance productivity and well-being. As the chief knowledge officer at Harris Nibor International, Murphy developed and implemented knowledge management strategies aligned with organizational goals, fostering innovation and operational efficiency. Her expertise extends to project and program management, content research, database management, and advocacy. Murphy has been published in Thrive Global, Meditation Magazine, and Voyager Magazine. She is the creator of Rest for Women with ADHD, helping women with ADHD embrace rest as the foundation for their overall wellbeing.
Suzanne Sophos, CMPSS
Suzanne Sophos, CMPSS, is president of CHADD’s board of directors, where she provides strategic and governance leadership in support of CHADD’s mission to empower and improve the lives of people affected by ADHD. She also serves as director of CHADD of California, overseeing one of the nation’s largest and most active ADHD communities, including a robust online presence and more than thirty monthly peer support groups, educational meetings, and social gatherings across the state. Sophos represents CHADD on the leadership steering team for the International Conference on ADHD and serves on the editorial advisory board of Attention magazine. She was honored with the CHADD Volunteer of the Year Award in 2022, and she has twice led chapters recognized as CHADD Chapter of the Year. An adult with both autism and ADHD (AuDHD), as well as a twice-exceptional (2e) individual and parent of a neurodivergent child, Sophos brings lived experience to her work as a certified peer support specialist, ADHD/AuDHD coach, and support group facilitator. She is also the founder of Brave Spaces, a peer support and coaching practice. Sophos speaks to the national ADHD and AuDHD community—individuals, families, clinicians, and leaders—on the role of community infrastructure in supporting follow-through and sustainable change. Prior to this work, she spent two decades as a business strategy consultant for Fortune 100 and global brands, including AT&T, Toyota, Honda, and Nintendo. She is a graduate of Texas Christian University and is based in Los Angeles.
