Your local JDRF chapter serves as the hub of JDRF information and events in your area. We’re here to help. Connect with your chapter to find support, community and ways to join the fight to end type 1 diabetes (T1D).
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Do you Need T1D Support?
School 504 plans? Insurance questions? Toddlers with T1D? Our dedicated volunteers have firsthand experience of life with T1D. Submit your questions here, and we’ll connect you with someone who has been there, learned that, and is happy to help.
General Inquiries
For local and regional questions, contact your nearest chapter through the “Local Contact” button below. They can provide information about local resources and events, volunteer inquiries, and can help healthcare providers who need to order newly diagnosed resources. Questions for JDRF National Staff and Departments can be submitted here.
Media Inquiries
For all general media inquiries and subject matter expert interview requests, please contact media@jdrf.org
Donating Unused Supplies
JDRF does not collect unused medical supply donations. You may visit Insulin for Life to obtain information on types of supplies that are accepted and how to mail them.
Office
Staff
| Name & Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|
| Nancy Bowman Senior Development Manager, Corporate Partnership | (708) 505-6795 | nbowman@jdrf.org |
| Megyn Byrnes Director, Peer to Peer Programs | 312-423-7194 | mbyrnes@jdrf.org |
| Heather Chamberlain Director, Donor Relations | 312-528-7958 | hchamberlain@jdrf.org |
| Jack Collins Development Assistant | 312-423-7198 | jcollins@jdrf.org |
| Kacie Herbst Senior Development Manager, Signature Events | 312-447-7959 | kherbst@jdrf.org |
| Kathryn Macabobby Community Engagement Manager | 312-447-7954 | kmacabobby@jdrf.org |
| Michael Mayberry Executive Director | 312-416-5088 | mmayberry@jdrf.org |
| Jennifer McDonald Senior Development Manager, Peer to Peer Programs | 309-229-0558 | jemcdonald@jdrf.org |
| Melissa North Development Manager, Signature Events | 312-416-5072 | mnorth@jdrf.org |
| Marisa Perino Development Manager, Peer to Peer Programs | 708-505-6788 | mperino@jdrf.org |
| Alyssa Recoon Development Manager, Signature Events | 312-447-2325 | arecoon@jdrf.org |
| Lindsey Riley-McCarthy Senior Development Manager, Outreach & Peer to Peer Programs | 312-423-7197 | lriley@jdrf.org |
| Stefi Rodriguez Development Coordinator | 312-447-2324 | erodriguez@jdf.org |
| Libby Winter Senior Development Manager, Signature Events | 312-447-7953 | lwinter@jdrf.org |