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Jo Rosen Founder & President of Parkinson’s Resource Organization

Jo is the founder and President of Parkinson’s Resource Organization (PRO) established in 1990. The motivation, her late mother and late husband were both diagnosed with Parkinson’s. Each day, PRO reaches thousands of people affected by Parkinson’s, accomplished through a monthly newsletter, an interactive website, one-on-one Coaching, support groups, symposia, and public speaking. Ms. Rosen is always at the forefront of what matters in Parkinson’s from services, products, and research, to the potential cure.

PRO is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) that “works so no one is isolated because of Parkinson’s disease.” It is an emotional and educational support organization.
PRO is considered the “Go-To” Organization for Parkinson’s resources through its Wellness Village on its website. The Wellness Village is a continual work-in-progress, virtual, vetted, video-driven resource directory.

Jo Rosen is an outstanding speaker and communicator that brings passion and compassion with her each time she speaks,
Points of Interest: Prior to starting Parkinson’s Resource Organization, Jo had her own Financial Management firm in West Los Angeles, CA. “Since I was 27 years old, I’ve made my own jobs, and they’ve always been very rewarding. Whether I was helping the, over or under, privileged I’ve always been of service. It’s my nature to say, ‘How can I help.’”

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