Lived experience is at the heart of U.S. Pain Foundation. Many members of our team and Board live with chronic pain themselves or have supported a loved one with pain. Together, we bring lived experience, professional expertise, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of people affected by pain.
U.S. Pain Foundation Team
Nicole Hemmenway
Chief Executive Officer
Donna Gilbert
Chief Financial Officer
Casey Cashman
Director, Pediatric Pain Warrior Program
Rebecca McKinsey
Director, INvisible Project & Lead Communications Specialist
Cindy Steinberg
Director, Policy & Advocacy
Rachel Zentner
Director, Mental Health & Support
Grant Rupert
Development & Engagement Manager
Samantha Noriega
Operations & Program Support Manager
Michele Rice
Community Engagement Lead
Janet Jay
Content Editor & Advocate
Ellen Lenox Smith & Stu Smith
Co-Directors, Medical Cannabis Advocacy
Board of Directors
Shawn Dickens
Chair
Jessica Begley
Secretary
Edward Bilsky, PhD
Treasurer
Ellen Lenox Smith
Board Member
Karen Duffy
Board Member
Debora Pellicano
Board Member
Nicole Hemmenway serves as an ex officio member of the Board of Directors.
Clinical & Medical Review Network
The U.S. Pain Foundation is committed to providing accurate, trustworthy, and accessible educational information. We work with health care professionals, researchers, and other subject-matter experts who provide expertise and review educational content within their areas of specialization. This collaboration helps us translate complex health information into practical, understandable resources for people living with pain.