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Kim Hughes
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Kim Hughes worked as Director of Care Services for the ALS Association Arizona Chapter from 2004 to 2016. She worked directly with hundreds of people with ALS as well as their caregivers and loved ones. For 12 years, Kim conducted home visits, facilitated support groups, served as a team member for multidisciplinary ALS Clinics, managed the loan closet, attended fundraisers and conferences, traveled to Capitol Hill ten years in a row to advocate for ALS, and much more.
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Kim is known throughout the ALS community for her extensive knowledge, candid advice, big heart, and sense of humor. Prior to her time at The ALS Association, Kim worked for a durable medical equipment company for four years. Kim has lived in Arizona since 1999, though her Long Island roots—and accent—are on full display when she gets fired up about her beloved New York Giants. Kim lives in Mesa, Arizona, with her wonderful boyfriend, Dan, and their adorable son, Connor. In her spare time, Kim loves to work out and enjoy the outdoors in the cooler climate of northern Arizona.
David Meissner
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David Meissner is a writer, educator, and consultant who has developed numerous websites, outreach programs, and educational materials for organizations such as The American Federation of Teachers, National Center for Learning Disabilities, and WETA Public Television. David has a master’s degree in education from New York University and has taught students from kindergarten through twelfth grade at public and private schools. David lives with his wife, daughter, and black lab in Boulder, Colorado, where they enjoy hiking and camping in the beautiful Rocky Mountains.
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Tom Meissner
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Tom Meissner is a real estate investor and developer, entrepreneur, and recovering lawyer. During his 30 years practicing law, Tom started a number of small businesses and side ventures. He currently owns and manages a handful of industrial buildings in the Phoenix area. An avid outdoorsman and world traveler, Tom has been organizing annual hiking adventures with friends for four decades to destinations such as Peru, Iceland, Chile, and Turkey. His interests include running, hiking, reading, photography, and spending time with family and friends. Tom and his wife, Carol, have hosted and mentored numerous international students over the years.
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