United Spinal Association
Justina Plowden is currently serving as Miss Wheelchair Louisiana and holds the position of Chief Executive Officer at WeMatter, an organization focused on disability advocacy. As the Founder of WeMatter and a Global Diva Ambassador for The Divas With Disabilities Project, Justina has been active in promoting disability rights since 2018. In addition to these roles, Justina is recognized as a Louisiana Regional Champion Advocate for the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation and a Spinal Cord Injury Grassroots Advocate for the United Spinal Association. Justina has previously worked as a Solutions Specialist at Cox Communications and a Sales Specialist at AT&T. Justina's educational background includes an Associate's degree in Legal Assistant/Paralegal from South University and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Political Science and Government from McNeese State University.
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United Spinal Association
United Spinal Association is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization formed in 1946 by paralyzed veterans who pioneered the disability rights movement. The core belief of United Spinal is that, despite living with a disability or mobility impairment, a full, pro-active, and rewarding life is not only possible, it is within thereach of anyone with the strength to believe it and the courage to make it happen. For over 60 years, we have been an active voice in the disability community and a leading provider of outstanding programs and services for individuals with disabilities. United Spinal Association's mission is to improve the quality of life of all Americans living with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D), including multiple sclerosis, spina bifida, Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS), and post polio. United Spinal Association’s Leaders are dedicated to advancing the organization’s principles and goals and to achieving the highest level of service to the spinal cord injury community.