Hypersomnia Foundation
Lindsay Jesteadt, Ph.D., currently serves as Chief Operating Officer at the Hypersomnia Foundation and Co-Founder/CEO of Sleep Consortium, Inc., while also holding the position of Program Coordinator with the World Sleep Society. An experienced educator, Lindsay teaches graduate level courses in Special Education at National University and Florida Atlantic University, where Lindsay also contributes as Associate Graduate Faculty. Previous roles include Director of Development at Wake Up Narcolepsy and Assistant Principal at Franklin Academy. Lindsay's background in special education includes compliance management and program implementation within the Martin County School District. Educational credentials encompass a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Administration and two Master's degrees in Educational Leadership and Exceptional Student Education from Florida Atlantic University.
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Hypersomnia Foundation
Our Mission The Hypersomnia Foundation engages, informs and champions our global community to improve the lives of people with idiopathic hypersomnia and related sleep disorders. #hypersomnia #Beyondsleepy #narcolepsy #KLS Our Values PASSION: We give voice to the significant unmet needs of the hypersomnia community, continuously striving to realize our dream of a cure. VALIDATION: We understand what it is like to live with an invisible disease. When you share your story, we believe you. INCLUSIVENESS: We believe all people with hypersomnias deserve timely diagnosis and effective treatment in order to live a healthier, more fulfilling life. PARTNERING: We strive to connect our patient community to multiple stakeholders who are critical to improving the lives of people with central hypersomnias. Clinicians, researchers, pharmaceutical companies, educators, regulators and legislators benefit from strong ties to each other and the patient community. TRUST: We are a trusted source of medical information for people with hypersomnia, their physicians and the general public. Your donations and shared medical information are fully protected and used only in accordance with your wishes. DEDICATION: Our team of volunteers and employees devote their time and professional skills—with unwavering focus—to the best interests of the hypersomnia community.