Advisory Committees

Having a committee of parents and medical advisers, helps us keep our content up to date with real world advice and information.

The Spondylitis Association of America’s JSpA Advisory Committee is comprised of parents and pediatric rheumatologists that have devoted their time and expertise to improving the lives of children affected by juvenile spondyloarthritis.

Parental Advisory Board

Emily Neu

Daughter with JSpA

Cindy Christy

Daughter with JSpA

Belen Diaz de Leon-Gonzalez

Teen Son with JSpA

Karon Long

Son with JSpA

Laura Miller

Parent with AS

Mary Ann Poladian

SAA Board of Directors Member, Son & Daughter with AS

Medical Advisory Board

Judith A. Smith, MD, PhD

American Family Children's Hospital University of Wisconsin

Pamela Weiss, MD MSCE

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia