MICHAEL DISTLER

POLICY & ADVOCACY CHAIR

Michael is excited to join the policy and advocacy fight this year after being involved with team fox since 2023. Michael graduated from SUNY Oneonta where he received a degree in Political science. Now he is a student at The George Washington University Law School, hoping to use his legal education to further guide the DC policy efforts towards finding a cure for Parkinsons! In his free time Michael enjoys reading, exercise, and spending time with his large extended family.

MICHAEL SAZONOV

POLICY & ADVOCACY CHAIR

Michael is honored to join the Executive Board as Policy and Advocacy Chair.  Since his first Sunday Funday in 2018 he’s found support through the YP’s and motivation to become a fundraiser for Team Fox. Since graduating from American University’s School of International Service, Michael’s passion for service, community, and creativity have taken him from the halls of Congress to the off-Broadway stages.  Michael is currently a bilingual teaching artist with Dance for PD® through the Mark Morris Dance Group, as well as Dance for Parkinson’s with the American Repertory Ballet. When Michael worked as a professional staff member for Chairman Tom Davis, of The Government Reform Committee, he learned the importance of bipartisan teamwork to move legislation forward, and the dedication it took to shine the light of transparency where it was needed most.  From artistic engagement to grassroots advocacy, Michael is always dreaming up new ways to serve the Parkinson’s community.  His Dad, who has been living with Parkinson’s for 15 years, remains his rock and inspiration.