The Centers for Multiple Sclerosis in Estero announce new Board Members

Chief Executive Officer Kay Jasso (FEATURED PHOTO) at The Centers for Multiple Sclerosis in Estero is pleased to announce the addition of two distinguished professionals to their esteemed Board of Directors:

Natalie Carbeau

Natalie Carbeau, MBA, CPA, Director at Martin Brown CPAs & Advisors, brings over a decade of extensive experience in public accounting, operations, and nonprofit financial compliance. Her expertise will be invaluable in guiding the organization’s financial stewardship.

Margo Ceresney

Margo Ceresny, an attorney at Porter Wright Naples, joins the board as a member of the firm’s Corporate  Department and Trust, Estate Planning and Personal Wealth Practice Group. Her legal acumen will provide crucial support in governance and strategic planning.

The Centers for Multiple Sclerosis welcome these new board members and look forward to their contributions in advancing the center’s mission to serve the local community.

WHAT IS MS?

Multiple sclerosis is a chronic, autoimmune disease that attacks the central nervous system (CNS). The disease causes inflammation that damages myelin — the substance that covers and insulates the nerve fibers. When myelin or nerve fibers are damaged or destroyed messages within the CNS are altered or stopped completely. As a result, the patient can suffer from a wide range of symptoms depending on where the damage (or scarring) occurs in the body. Symptoms can range from optic neuritis to the loss of the ability to walk. Severity can also vary widely from person to person.

The disease affects women 3 times more often than men. Most people are diagnosed between ages 20 and 50. An estimated 5000 people are living with MS in Southwest Florida. Over the last 5 years, the Center has attracted an average of 45 new clients each year.

MS Center of SWFL Board of Directors

Centers for Multiple Sclerosis is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that has served the community since 2000. Centers for Multiple Sclerosis provide accessibility, consistency, and an opportunity to connect with others – connection that allows for vital social support and a reduction in isolation. Consistency means clients can plan their schedule and arrange transportation in advance, knowing that their Center meets on the same day, every week, right in their neighborhood. 

The MS Community Centers are for “registered” clients of the MS Center of Southwest Florida. The center is not affiliated with the MS Society. Membership with the MS Society does not apply. If you have MS and would like to become a client of the Centers for Multiple Sclerosis, please send an email to ClientInfo@centers4ms.org or call 239-319-0904.

Community Centers provide:

• On-site Mental Health Counseling
• Social and Support Group meeting
• Yoga or Exercise
• Catered Lunch
• Art Class
• Periodic Seminars

Social and Support Time is facilitated by a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO LEARN ABOUT MEETING LOCATIONS CONTACT: Kay@centers4ms.org

Multiple Sclerosis Center of Southwest Florida, Inc Office  239-319-0904
DBA Centers for Multiple Sclerosis
8200 Health Center Blvd.
Suite104
Estero, FL 34135

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