TIM DISTLER
FOXY GALA CHAIR
Tim joined the Team Fox Young Professionals in 2018 and is currently the Foxy Gala Co-Chair and Finance Chair. He graduated from The State University of New York at Oneonta with a degree in Business Economics. He currently works as an Investment Specialist at the JP Morgan Private Bank. He is grew up in Amityville with lots of extended family all living within close proximity of each other (and yes it’s the Amityville you are thinking of). Tim enjoys traveling, spending time with his family on Long Island and playing tennis.
RYAN COLELLA
FOXY GALA CHAIR
Ryan joined Team Fox in 2023 and is currently the Foxy Gala Co-Chair. He graduated from Elon University with a degree in Accounting. He currently works in Capital Formation at Blue Owl Capital. He grew up in New York City and is a diehard Yankees fan. Aside from rooting for the best team ever, Ryan enjoys skiing, golf, and being on the water.
LINDSEY PATTERSON
EVENTS CHAIR
Lindsey is a dedicated advocate for Parkinson’s research, inspired by her father’s diagnosis in 2012. Lindsey is passionate about supporting the foundation’s mission to find a cure and improve the lives of those affected by Parkinson’s. Professionally, Lindsey is a Digital Account Manager at a boutique PR and marketing firm, where she specializes in developing creative, impactful strategies for her clients. A proud graduate of Fordham University, Class of 2021, she brings a blend of creativity, strategy, and heart to her work. An avid runner, Lindsey has participated in the TCS New York City Marathon on behalf of MJFF in both 2023 and 2024, using the races as an opportunity to raise funds and awareness for Parkinson’s research. Lindsey serves as the Co-Chair of Small Events for the Young Professionals of NYC for MJFF. In this role, she coordinates small-scale fundraising and social activities aimed at building community within the group and advancing the foundation’s mission. Through her professional work, advocacy, and volunteerism, Lindsey is driven to honor her father and make a lasting impact in the fight against Parkinson’s disease.
ALLIE DIBIASO
EVENTS CHAIR
Allie has been a committed member of the Team Fox community since 2015, when her father was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s disease. Coming from a family of R&D professionals, Allie and her family have actively volunteered with Team Fox to raise awareness and support The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s mission to find a cure. Allie’s father currently sits on the MJFF Patient Council, which has inspired her to deepen her involvement with the foundation through her work with the Young Professionals group. A 2022 graduate of Fordham University, Allie grew up in Connecticut and now divides her time between Paris, Florida, and New York City. Professionally, she works in Client Services across public and private equity markets. In her role with the MJFF Young Professionals, Allie organizes small-scale fundraising events and social activities designed to foster community engagement and further the foundation’s goals. Motivated by a strong sense of purpose, Allie is deeply committed to giving back to her community and inspired by the opportunity to raise both funds and awareness for Parkinson’s disease.