About the Author

Debbie Petrina is a Community Advocate for multiplesclerosis.net. During the past four decades that Debbie lived with MS, she has spoken to thousands of persons affected by it—in social media, as a trained peer counselor, and as a participant in numerous events for the NMSS, MS community and other institutions. She earned her B.S. in B.A. degree (‘76) from Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA. Skills used from her early banking career in finance/research, sales and management have been invaluable as she engaged herself with MS and its community.

She enjoys traveling, reading, volunteering, and swimming. She lives in Glendale, Arizona, with her husband, Dennis.

Learn more about Debbie Petrina at www.debbiems.com “Meet Debbie”