Board of Directors Elected on January 19, 2004:

President: Tammie Penta - email: p.penta@comcast.net
Vice President: John Ewish - email: jewish@azstarnet.com
Secretary: Sue Haeger - email: haeger5@msn.com
Treasurer: Louise Walls email: nanawezz@aol.com

Phoenix Contact for Adults: Kymberlei Putz (623) 780-9676 email: Gscarcofaz@aol.com
Tucson Contact for Younger Families: Tammie Penta (520) 297-7025 email: p.penta@comcast.net
Adults Contact: Louise Walls (520) 721-8801 email: nanawezz@aol.com
Group Home Placement Contact: John Cunningham (520) 790-9144 email: j_cunningham@qwest.net

Prader-Willi Syndrome Arizona Association is a non-profit corporation organized and incorporated pursuant to the laws of the State of Arizona. The current board of directors consist of parents and professionals who have understanding, education, and experience in assisting persons with PWS to achieve the highest quality of life possible with existing resources.

Membership in PWSAA is open to all persons, institutions, and organizations regardless of location, race, creed, nationality or age. It is the intent of PWSAA to serve persons of all races, creeds and nationalities throughout the state of Arizona.

Our Board of Directors: Tammie and Sue in front
In back: John, Mike, Teresa (founder), and Louise

This board has accomplished the following during their present term:

Opened two additional group homes just for Prader-Willi Syndrome

Trained case managers and agency staff in Pima County

Hosted a statewide conference on nutrition with Gail Thune of NM

Sponsored a self-advocacy group of young adults with PWS in Tucson

Participated in Best Practices Fair in Tucson

Sponsored support group and family activities in Phoenix area

Procured Tucson city employee donations through United Way

Sponsored yet another successful Walk-Along in Tucson

Encouraged expansion of eligibility criteria for persons with PWS

Met with the Governor’s Council and the Dept. of DD regarding PWS

Expanded the PWSAA web page on the internet

Advocated for children and adults in procuring needed services

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