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.
Alita-Geri Carter, DNP, RN, CPNP-PC, BCPA, PMP
Alita-Geri Carter, DNP, RN, CPNP-PC, BCPA, PMP, is a dynamic healthcare leader, quality improvement strategist, and policy advocate dedicated to improving patient- and family-centered outcomes across the health and education sectors. Having recently achieved her doctor of nursing practice degree in nursing leadership, she brings clinical insight, executive leadership, and systemic expertise to the CHADD board of directors. Throughout her career, Dr. Carter has been a driving force for healthcare transformation. As a seasoned leader, she specializes in design thinking, training and development, and building organizational capacity. Her work as a quality improvement strategist focuses on breaking down institutional silos, optimizing clinical workflows, and deploying sustainable, data-driven solutions that directly elevate the family experience. She is a staunch policy advocate and disability rights champion. She leverages her public health background to influence systemic change, ensuring that educational and healthcare policies align to support families as they navigate the challenges of the healthcare and educational systems. As both a board-certified patient advocate and a project management professional, she possesses a rare skill to translate complex policy into structured, real-world execution. Dr. Carter’s unique intersection of healthcare leadership, transformation strategy, and grassroots advocacy perfectly positions her to support CHADD’s mission. She is deeply committed to leveraging her diverse skill set to dismantle barriers to care, advance education, and empower families nationwide.
Patricia M. Hudak, PCC, BCC
Patricia Hudak, PCC, BCC, is the founder and owner of PathFinder Coaching & Tutoring LLC. With more than 20 years of experience, she specializes in neurodiversity-affirming coaching for individuals with ADHD and/or autism who experience executive function challenges.
As a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and Board Certified Coach (BCC), Hudak partners with students, parents, and adults to create actionable goals, foster accountability, and support personal growth. Her strengths-based approach empowers clients to recognize their abilities, unlock their potential, and build fulfilling lives
Hudak previously served as CHADD’s board president and as the coordinator of CHADD’s Northern Virginia/DC chapter. She remains deeply committed to advancing ADHD awareness, education, and support. Through public speaking, training, and individualized coaching, Hudak provides practical strategies to help individuals navigate ADHD and executive function challenges. Her mission is to empower people to achieve meaningful outcomes by building on their unique strengths and abilities.
Christine Kotik, PCC, NBC-HWC
Christine Kotik, PCC, NBC-HWC, is an ADHD coach, speaker, and consultant with more than fourteen years of involvement with CHADD and a career dedicated to supporting individuals, families, educators, and organizations affected by ADHD and neurodiversity. She is the founder of CK ADHD Coaching & Consulting, where she works with adults, college students, professionals, and families to better understand how their brains work and develop practical, individualized strategies for success. She is a professional certified coach through the International Coaching Federation and a national board certified health and wellness coach. In addition to coaching, she provides speaking programs and interactive training experiences for schools, businesses, and organizations, including her immersive In Their Shoes ADHD simulation and training program designed to build empathy, awareness, and practical understanding of neurodivergent experiences in educational and workplace settings. Her long-standing involvement with CHADD has been a cornerstone of her professional journey. She serves as the coordinator for CHADD of Ohio and co-chair of CHADD’s chapter advisory board, helping support and strengthen local chapters across the country. Kotik has also contributed to the ADHD community through webinars, podcasts, presentations, and educational programming focused on ADHD, executive functioning, wellness, and neurodiversity-informed support strategies.
Suzanne Sophos, CMPSS
Suzanne Sophos, CMPSS, is president of the CHADD board of directors, providing strategic and governance leadership in support of CHADD’s mission to empower people with ADHD and improve their lives. She also serves as director of CHADD of California, leading one of the largest and most active CHADD chapters in the nation. Sophos represents CHADD on the leadership steering team for the International Conference on ADHD and serves on the editorial advisory board of CHADD’s Attention magazine. She has received CHADD’s Volunteer of the Year award, and the chapter she leads has twice been named Chapter of the Year. As a twice-exceptional (2e) autistic adult with ADHD (AuDHD) and the parent of a neurodivergent child, Sophos brings both lived and professional experience to her work as a certified peer support specialist, ADHD/AuDHD coach, support group facilitator, and story consultant specializing in neurodivergent representation. She is also the founder of Brave Spaces, a peer support and coaching practice. Sophos speaks nationally to individuals, families, clinicians, and leaders in the ADHD and AuDHD communities about the role of community in supporting follow-through and sustainable change. Earlier in her career, she spent two decades as a business strategy consultant for Fortune 100 and global brands, including AT&T, Toyota, Honda, and Nintendo.
John Willson, MS, LRT/CTRS
John Willson, MS, LRT/CTRS, is the executive director for SOAR, a nonprofit residential boarding school, adventure summer camp, and GAP program serving youth with learning and attention challenges. This is his second stint supporting the CHADD on the national board of directors. Willson holds an undergraduate degree in sociology from Texas State University and a master’s degree in outdoor therapeutic recreation administration from Aurora University. He is licensed in the state of North Carolina as a recreation therapist and holds a national certification from NCTRC to practice therapeutic recreation. He serves on the national board of the Learning Disability Foundation Association and has been a state president of the Learning Disabilities Association of North Carolina. He is a certified wilderness first responder, lifeguard, and rescue SCUBA diver. He can be found canoeing class 3/4 whitewater in his free time. He has led hundreds of adventure courses with youth diagnosed with LD and ADHD. He actively presents to parents and professionals at local, state, and national conferences. Finally, he is the parent of two magnificent adult children living with ADHD.
Laurie Kulikosky, FASAE, CAE, CEO
Jeanne Hoffman, CAE, Staff Liaison
