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About Us

Our Mission

The Alopecia Justice League’s mission is to raise awareness for alopecia areata, empower our community, and advocate for empowering hair loss legislation. 

The Alopecia Justice League's mission is to spread awareness for alopecia areata (AA) and dismantle society's stigma around baldness. Our founders are all closely tied to alopecia, Whether we have, treat, or love someone with AA. With these experiences, we are determined to achieve tangible change for the community. This mission starts with educating those on the hair loss experience, especially on the inaccessibility of wigs.

 

High-quality wigs intended for hair loss cost hundreds to thousands of dollars. Not only are insurance companies not required to cover the costs, but most salons require out-of-pocket payments. Thus, for a majority of the seven million people in the US with alopecia, something imperative to boosting their sense of self remains out of reach. With bills H.R. 4034 and S. 1922, this financial barrier will be removed with the insurance-mandated coverage of wigs. 

 

In addition to raising awareness for the Bills, the Alopecia Justice League aims to empower those interested in becoming advocates for the bill. We provide resources for all stages of the advocacy process and updates relating to political or social alopecia-related current events. We hope you will further your advocacy efforts with us or follow our journey via social media or this website. 

Team

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

Meet AJL's team of doctors, medical students, and passionate teen advocates. 

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Co-Founder 

Maddy Lee

Headshot of Alison Lee, Co-Founder of AJL, wearing a black blazer and a light blue head covering

Co-Founder 

Alison Lee

Black and white headshot of Dr. Kristen Lo Sicco, Co-Founder of AJL, smiling and wearing a dark blazer with statement earrings

Co-Founder

Dr. Kristen Lo Sicco

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Co-Founder

Lindsey Sullivan

Headshot of Julie Yoo, Co-Founder of AJL, wearing a dark blazer, with short dark hair

Co-Founder

Julie Yoo

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Pen Pal Lead

Grace Duhs

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Pen Pal Mentor

Maggie Brown

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Advocacy & Pen Pal Mentor

Téa Contronis

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Pen Pal Mentor

Erynn Delane

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Pen Pal Mentor

Lynlee Dimitry

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Pen Pal Mentor

Maddy Funkhouser

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Pen Pal Mentor

Xavier Garriques

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Pen Pal Mentor

Selah Gitatis

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Pen Pal Mentor

Kallan Malabad

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Pen Pal Mentor

Melissa McClintock

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Pen Pal Mentor

Simone Witort

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Pen Pal Mentor

Kara Krupski 

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Advocacy

Dr. Mike Natter

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Advisory Board Member

Deesha Desai

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Medical Advisory Board Medical Student Lead 

Carli Needle

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Medical Advisory Board Member

Dr. Marisa Garshick

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Medical Advisory Board Member

Dr. Neda Mehr

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Advisory Board Member

Ambika Nohria

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Medical Advisory Board Member

Dr. Maryanne Senna

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Advisory Board Member

Dr. Jerry Shapiro

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Advisory Board Member

Dr. Katerina Svigos

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Advisory Board Member

Dr. Elizabeth Klein

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Advocacy Ambassador

Ashima Agrwal

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Advocacy Ambassador

Nana Anyanwu 

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Advocacy Ambassador

Ella Frankel

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