All Things PG
Our Mission
All Things PG is dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by Pyoderma Gangrenosum (PG) by connecting them with trusted resources and organizations for help. We strive to empower patients, caregivers and medical professionals through knowledge, advocacy, and raising PG awareness.
Living with PG can mean navigating pain, costly treatments, wound care, reduced mobility, employment challenges, and changes to relationships and daily life. PG complications extend well beyond the skin, affecting a person’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being, and their caregivers and family members as well.
People affected by PG have expressed the need for a reliable place to find vetted information about this condition, emerging treatments, expert providers, clinical trial, knowledge about PG, physical, mental, and emotional support in coping with the illness. PG affects every aspect of a person’s life and the lives of their families and close relationsihps, as well as their employment. Many patients become permanently disabled.
All Things PG aims to meet those needs by bringing together all the information, resources and connections available to help patients caregivers, medical professionals pharmacy reps and more. The name of the organization indicates we want to be ALL the things we can be, as a central hub for for anything relating to Pyoderma Gangrenosum. Phase 2 is a major step towards that objective.
Our goals
We aim to:
- Create a Knowledge Base of trusted PG information and resources and make it easier to find.
- Raise awareness of PG and support timely recognition.
- Help patients and caregivers connect with support and each other.
- Share information about providers, research, and treatment developments.
- Advocate for people affected by PG.
- Encourage collaboration around research and patient needs.
- Expose all kinds of information including articles, video, published research, collaborations etc
Our goal is for All Things PG to serve as a hub for resources, peer connection, and accurate current information, amplifying the reach and impact of PG awareness efforts.
Board of Directors
| Name | Primary role | Additional duties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Alex Ortega | Co-Founder | Medical Director |
| Corlis Watkins-Nass | President and Co-Founder | Marketing Director |
| Dave DePottie | Board Chair | Technology Director |
| LeGail Odoms | Secretary | Legal Director |
| Lasaunia Thompson | Treasurer | Fundraising Director |
| Gina Castelli | Board Member | Caregiver Representative |
| Katie Hobbs | Executive Director (OHSU) | Non-voting participant |
| Kellen Strickland | Senior Administrator (OHSU) | Non-voting participant |